It's no mystery

why pancakes are a memorable start for this special day. They are a favorite

comfort food moms have served families for centuries. Certain to warm

her heart, pancakes are a classic dish that shows just how much you care.

Mother's Day,

which falls on Sunday, May 12, has been a United States tradition since

1908. But long before that, during the 1600s, the English celebrated a

day called "Mothering Sunday." Families would bring pancakes

and sweets to their mom. This custom is called "going-a-mothering."

Each mother would receive a simnelcake (Latin for "fine flour")

and mothers would say a blessing to their children.

It doesn't

get any easier than this: Mother's Day serving suggestions and a recipe

for hot, steaming Chocolate Brownie Waffles made with Aunt Jemima Buttermilk

Complete pancake mix, plus the flowers, gifts and other accessories you'll

need to pamper mom on her special day. Use the following tips and serving

suggestions to make mom flip over her pancake breakfast in bed this Mother's

Day.

A "hearty"

breakfast - Make pancakes by placing a large heart-shaped cookie cutter

on the griddle and pouring in the pancake batter. Consider using a few

drops of red food coloring in the batter. When pancakes are ready to flip,

remove the cookie cutter. Drizzle the pancake batter onto the griddle

so it forms an "I" and a "U." Decorate with fresh

strawberries, sliced fromtop to bottom so they resemble small hearts.

Top pancakes with whipped cream and add a sprinkle of ground cinnamon.

When you serve to mom, place the pancakes on the plate so they read "I

(Heart) U."

Make mom an

edible Mother's Day card - After you prepare some pancakes, decorate using

syrup, sprinkles, icing, candies and other tasty treats. Be creative and

wow mom with your Mother's Day art.

Delicious additions

- Make Mother's Day breakfast even more memorable with these pancake batter

additions:

· Chunky

pecans - Add 1/4 cup chopped pecans

· Blueberries

- Add 1/4 cup fresh or frozen (thawed and drained) blueberries

· Cinnamon

and brown sugar - Add 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and 2 tablespoons brown sugar

· Apples

and cinnamon - Add 1/4 cup applesauce and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Chocolate Brownie

Waffles

Makes eight

four-inch waffles and only takes ten minutes to prepare.

Ingredients:

13/4 cups Aunt

Jemima Buttermilk Complete Pancake Mix

1/3 cup chopped

walnuts

1/4 cup semi-sweet

chocolate morsels

3 tbsp unsweetened

cocoa

2 tbsp sugar

3 tbsp vegetable

oil

11/3 cups water

Directions:

Heat waffle

iron. Combine pancake mix, walnuts, chocolate morsels, cocoa and sugar.

Add vegetable oil and water; mix with wire whisk just until large lumps

disappear. Let batter rest for 5 minutes. Pour desired amount of batter

into well-greased waffle iron. Bake until steam stops.

Aunt Jemima

pancake mixes and syrup have earned the reputation of offering quality,

warmth, nourishment and trust to moms and dads who take pride in preparing

hot, delicious breakfasts for their families. This Mother's Day, take

the opportunity to show mom the love she shows every morning by making

her a delicious pancake breakfast in bed. For more information, recipe

ideas and serving suggestions, log on to www.auntjemima.com .

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