RecipeMuncher

So many foodies grew up with food being a big part of their lives. Childhood memories often center around food — grandma’s pie, mom’s special soup she made when you were sick, memories of dad at the grill. Then there are those of us who became foodies anyway…maybe even became foodies because we learned as adults that food can be just so wonderful. Darling chef grew up with food as a big part of his life, and I didn’t. When I had my children, I learned how to cook, for them, and started making my own food-centered memories.

Still, there are gaping holes in my food experience. Until I met my darling chef, I’d never had duck, or lamb, or gravlax. Lots more, too, but those spring immediately to mind. This morning, during that sweet hazy in and out of sleep time before we got up, he started talking about German pancakes. How about a German pancake for breakfast? Even though my paternal lineage is straight from Germany, I&#821…