Community Meals
Quarterly we host a meal that is open to the whole community. This is a chance for us to reach out to Des Moines, and to gather round the table with all sorts of folks. Great conversations and lots of fun occur as well as some great eating! Some of the best time is enjoyed by those on the kitchen crew.
If you want to come join us talk to Nora Douglas or e-mail the church. Our next event is a community dinner February 10th from 5-7PM. Come for a simple meal and icecream social.
Here are photos from the Flapjack Feast on November 5th and from Winter Warmth Soup Saturday on January 21st as well as the recipe for those outstanding oatmeal pancakes!
Mary's Oatmeal Pancakes
2 cups rolled oats
3 cups buttermilk
1/2 cup flour
1 t. baking soda
1 t. baking powder
1/4 t. salt
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup vegetable oil
Maple syrup (topping)
Low-fat sour cream (topping)
Yoghurt (topping)
Chunky applesauce
Night before: In a large bowl, stir together oats and buttermilk. Cover and
refrigerate overnight.
To make pancakes: In a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder
and salt. Set aside. In a small bowl, stir together eggs and oil. Add egg
mixture to flour mixture, followed by oatmeal mixture. Stir gently until thoroughly
combined.
Cook pancakes on lightly oiled, hot griddle or skillet until golden brown,
about 2 minutes per side. Serve hot, topped with maple syrup, low-fat sour
cream and yoghurt, and with chunky applesauce on the side.
Makes about 20 (4-inch) pancakes
From:Washington State Bed and Breakfast Cookbook
Carol Faino and Doreen Hazeldine, authors
