Chocolate-Covered Katie

So said that ever-sagacious Mark Twain.

 

What do chocolate-chip cookies, Coca Cola, Penicillin, and Velcro have in common?
Turns out that all of these inventions were discovered by accident.

 

And now I can add one more invention to the list: Crepe Cakes. Definition: something between a pancake and a crepe.

 

One day, as I was making pancakes, my little chocolate-covered fingers slipped, causing me to add extra water to the whole-wheat-pastry flour batter. But it has oft been said that accidents are the #1 source of inventions. And I am definitely enjoying this particular little accident.

Crepe-Cakes, Apple Pie Pudding, and lotsa cinnamon. Perfect breakfast.

Crepe-Cakes and… roasted asparagus? Hey, why not?

Smile! How could you not, with such scrumptious victuals? (Crepe-cakes and apple pie pudding again)

So good they’re scary!

Crepe-Cakes, roasted butternut squash (best stuff ever!), and Whole Foods unsweetened ricemilk (I was turned off of ricemilk years ago, after trying a sickly-sweet version. But this stuff is so refreshing, with just a slight hint of sweetness. You’ll be seeing more of it in future posts for sure!)

Good food. Good news. ‘Nuff said.

(That’s pear puree in the little dish.)

 

 

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Chocolate-Covered Words of the Day:

1. EDIT: the Crepe Cake recipe is now up; it can be found here: Click me  

2. My mom informed me that my Three-Ingredient “Alfredo” Sauce, because it lacks cheese, is not Alfredo but Bechamel. Eh, but the sauce is vegan, so any “cheese” I’d put in wouldn’t be real cheese anyway! I’ll continue calling it Alfredo ;o). Sorry to my Italian heritage!

 

 

THE COMMENTS YOU LEAVE HER AND FEELS SUPER-BADLY THAT SHE CAN’T COMMENT ON EVERY SINGLE POST OF EVERY SINGLE ONE OF HER FRIENDS!!!!

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1. on November 24, 2008 at 1:33 am Simple and Divine

   Is that it? ww pastry flour and water? CCV… NO CHOCOLATE CHIPS!??!!!?

   -PS- I adore the 365 unsweetened rice milk… And it’s calorie count and fiber is Amazing! Only 45 kcals and 6 grams of fiber =]

   
   
2. on November 24, 2008 at 1:36 am loveofoats.com

   yummy – i looooooove crepes

   
   
3. on November 24, 2008 at 1:41 am Katy

   Congrats on the award!
   And I totally understand how busy you are! Don’t professors understand how important blog reading and commenting is??? No? Yeah, I didn’t think so.

   
   
4. on November 24, 2008 at 1:42 am imadedinner

   Those look yummy!!

   
   
5. on November 24, 2008 at 1:42 am shelby

   What a great idea!!! And you could prolly do that with any pancake recipe. Which one did you use?

   My mom used to buy rice milk and I hated it!!! Maybe I will try that brand and see how I like it.

   
   
6. on November 24, 2008 at 2:14 am Meg

   Love your crepe cakes! Congrats on your awards!

   
   
7. on November 24, 2008 at 2:47 am Katie

   Mmm crepe-cakes sound really good. Two of my favorites!

   
   
8. on November 24, 2008 at 2:54 am Andrea

   i loooove rice milk! especially Rice Dreams brand. almost as much as hemp and soy milk can’t wait for the theme weeks!!!

   ps that smiley face bowl is so cute! i want it

   
   
9. on November 24, 2008 at 3:11 am megan

   those crepe cakes look yummy good accidental creation!
   have a good night!

   
   
10. on November 24, 2008 at 3:22 am ConsiderEatz!

    Your so cute , what a fun accident indeed Looks like they were quite the success!
    I had the same experience with rice milk, I drink the 365 brand now too- greatness!!
    Thanks for the shoutout, I can’t wait for the upcoming posts! sounds exciting:)
    -C

    
    
11. on November 24, 2008 at 3:59 am Lily Girl

    I love crepes. More than pancakes actually. I especially love them with just lemon juice and sugar – very French, very delicious!

    
    
12. on November 24, 2008 at 4:26 am eatingbender

    These sound AWESOME!! I’m a big fan of crepes )

    
    
13. on November 24, 2008 at 4:31 am magpie

    I make crepe-cakes too! I never knew what to call them but that is perfect. I always just thought of them as skinny floppy pancakes

    
    
14. on November 24, 2008 at 5:05 am tofufreak

    ooh super awesome! crepe cakes!

    
    
15. on November 24, 2008 at 11:00 am MizFit

    *woo hoo* theme weeks~~
    funfunINOWWANNASTEALTHATIDEAfun!

    
    
16. on November 24, 2008 at 11:17 am CeciLiA

    Geez, I was perfectly content with my dinner (stir fried noodles, mind you!) until I see your crepe cakes … boo!

    Oh yea, I second what Julz said, NO CHOCOLATE CHIPS …. sorry my friend, you just LOST your title, hehe!!

    
    
17. on November 24, 2008 at 12:23 pm shellyfish

    Did you know that Ginger ale, chocolate chip cookies and tarte tartin were also mistakes? Hey, my husband was also a mistake, oops, I mean, surprise! Hey, lots of good things are surprises!

    
    
18. on November 24, 2008 at 1:18 pm Virginia

    those are too cute! i have added extra water to pancake batter by mistake but i always tried to correct it instead of rolling with it. good job!

    
    
19. on November 24, 2008 at 1:41 pm Foodie (Fab and Delicious Food)

    Those crepe cakes sound good!

    Can’t wait for theme week to start!

    
    
20. on November 24, 2008 at 4:43 pm Erin of Care to Eat

    I’m impressed. Those are hard to make!

    
    
21. on November 24, 2008 at 5:17 pm Brooke

    i love crepes! i have never attempted to make them myself, i always let my mother

    and your roasted butternut squash!!! recipe!? i also cannot wait for your banana brulee oatmeal!

    
    
22. on November 24, 2008 at 6:16 pm Catherine

    Yum to the Crepe Cakes!! Ugh, I’ve had the same exerience with overly sweet vanilla rice milk (and almond milk)… now I stick to the brands I know.

    
    
23. on November 24, 2008 at 6:28 pm Aimee

    So glad that you are going to post that Mushroom Stroganoff recipe soon…I was going to remind you!

    
    
24. on November 24, 2008 at 6:43 pm Jen

    i like to call mistakes ‘happy accidents’. btw, i gave you a butterfly award. see my blog for details. i haven’t had a crepe in years.

    
    
25. on November 24, 2008 at 7:23 pm Joanna

    should i even ask how many days in a row you ate crepe cakes?? haha they look delicious!! whenever i find something that i love to eat, i eat it like crazy, too.

    i’d still call it alfredo, too!! it looks just like it anyways.

    have you decided what you’re makin for thanksgiving yet??? hopefully, tons of cupcakes with little turkeys and pilgrims on them!! haha

    
    
26. on November 24, 2008 at 8:15 pm River

    Congrats on the awards! I love the crepe-cakes and your spider plate!

    
    
27. on November 24, 2008 at 9:33 pm Rika

    add Post-It to the accident list!

    
    
28. on November 24, 2008 at 11:23 pm Vaala

    Oh man, I adore that spiderweb plate! The crepe cakes are delicious-looking too.

    
    
29. on November 25, 2008 at 12:35 am Becca

    Those crepe cakes look fantastic!

    
    
30. on November 25, 2008 at 1:49 am Ricki

    Congrats on all your awards! Are those chocolate crepe-cakes? Or is it just the whole-wheat flour giving them a dark, rich look? Either way, they sound lovely!

    
    
31. on November 25, 2008 at 4:32 am aTxVegn

    Crepe cakes are better than pancakes because you can eat lots more of them!

    
    
32. on November 25, 2008 at 3:13 pm TavoLini

    Good food and good news, indeed Happy Thanksgiving!!

    
    
33. on November 25, 2008 at 5:13 pm Amanda

    Your pancakes look delicious..we take thin pancakes and smother them with cinnamon or peach applesauce and roll them up (supposedly this is a german way of eating pancakes my german hubby tells me)..thought you might like the idea!

    
    
34. on November 25, 2008 at 5:42 pm Bianca

    Neat! I can’t ever get crepes to work in my stupid pans. But maybe crepe cakes would work for me since they seem a tad bit thicker.

    
    
35. on November 25, 2008 at 9:26 pm DJ

    Katie, I’ve nominated you for an award – check out my blog for details!

    
    
36. on November 25, 2008 at 10:33 pm Anonymous

    Recipe please!

    
    
37. on November 25, 2008 at 11:10 pm happyherbivore.com

    congrats girl!

    
    
38. on November 26, 2008 at 12:44 am ChocolateCoveredVegan

    Andrea—
    I found the smiley bowls at the dollar store!

    
    
39. on November 26, 2008 at 12:55 am Halie

    I love the way they look! They must be delicious! And I love crepes, but I haven’t vegan crepes since returning to the vegan lifestyle. I must try them soon!

    
    
40. on November 29, 2008 at 5:18 am Bethany

    you have the coolest plates and smiley bowl.

    those crepecakes look awesome. makes me hungry just looking at them.

    
    
41. on November 30, 2008 at 10:13 pm Veg-a-Nut

    I Love your smiley bowl. I collect happy faces cuz they make me smile!

    
    
42. on March 26, 2009 at 9:10 pm You Lie, Weather.com « Chocolate-Covered Katie

    [...] zucchini stir-fried with lots of garlic, tomato “soup”, and and a refreshing glass of my favorite ricemilk to wash it all [...]

    
    
43. on March 27, 2009 at 1:23 am Sarah

    I’m so sloooow on the uptake… did you give the recipe for the crepecakes? They look so awesome!

    
    
44. on April 17, 2009 at 2:54 pm Everybody Loves Grains « Chocolate-Covered Katie

    [...] Pumpkin Pie Stir Fry, my fave ricemilk, and two 24-Carrot Cake Muffins.  No, I did not eat the [...]

    
    
45. on April 21, 2009 at 11:15 pm Pumpkin Pie Stir Fry « Chocolate-Covered Katie

    [...] the pan, but I like to fridge it for a few hours and eat it cold.  I also drizzle on just a bit of my beloved ricemilk right before eating—it really jazzes up the [...]

    
    
46. on May 17, 2009 at 2:59 pm My name is Katie, and I’m a Dish-a-holic « Chocolate-Covered Katie

    [...] Crepe Cakes!!  I love these guys.  On the side, I made a quick scramble consisting of zucchini, Muir Glen diced tomatoes (with garlic and Italian seasonings), kale, and a pinch of paprika, just for fun [...]

    
    
47. on June 5, 2009 at 6:30 pm Marie

    My favorite homemade breakfast is your Cookie Dough Oatmeal recipe. It is absolutely fantastic!

    
    
48. on June 5, 2009 at 6:31 pm brandi

    favorite homemade breakfast….some crazy oatmeal concoction

    
    
49. on June 5, 2009 at 6:49 pm meghan

    my favorite breakfast is definitely oatbran with berries, maple syrup, and naturally nutty vanilla almond butter!

    
    
50. on June 5, 2009 at 7:08 pm Keegan

    My favorite breakfast is pumpkin waffles! I just use oatmeal, pumpkin and egg whites, plus some wonderful spices. And always topped with PB!

    
    
51. on June 5, 2009 at 7:18 pm lora

    fav breakfast? pancakes or oatmeal sooo filling!

    
    
52. on June 5, 2009 at 8:18 pm Marie M

    My favorite breakfast is always a steaming bowl of oats with flax seeds on top and a banana on the side. Even in hot weather, it’s absolutely my go-to breakfast food.

    
    
53. on June 5, 2009 at 8:55 pm Kimberly

    My favorite breakfast is waffles w/ barney butter & fruit spread on top. YUM!!

    
    
54. on June 5, 2009 at 9:05 pm veggie365

    My favorite breakfast – when I have the extra time to make them – is vegan pancakes – of any kind!

    
    
55. on June 5, 2009 at 9:25 pm Kate

    I’m embarassed. I have two favorite breakfasts, neither of which I eat anymore.

    1. Peanut Butter Cap’n Crunch
    2. Sausage (gasp) and cheese omlette with hash browns from Bob Evans…with a side of biscuits with honey on them.

    For real favorite breakfast, I eat banana pancakes and I’m happy as a clam!

    
    
56. on June 5, 2009 at 10:03 pm Karell

    I’m lame. All I ever eat for breakfast is peanut butter toast, milk and some fruit. I also like frittattas once in a while- usually with sauteed bellpepper, onion, zucchini, and whatever other vegetables I have lying around, plus some leftover meat and cheese. Yummy.

    
    
57. on June 5, 2009 at 10:11 pm Whitney

    I am not the biggest breakfast fan. I know, lame. I also end up eating my oatmeal/granola as an afternoon snack! But if I do eat breakfast it’s typically super light, like fruit or a small bowl of cereal…

    
    
58. on June 6, 2009 at 1:11 am Kiersten

    Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day! I can’t wait to eat breakfast every morning. I usually eat oatmeal made with soy or rice milk. I always add cinnamon, some kind of fruit (fresh or dried), and top it off with a spoonful of nut butter. I usually eat a banana on the side. Mmm.

    
    
59. on June 6, 2009 at 1:27 am necesseaties

    My favey fave breakfast would have to be my soy yogurt parfait with crunchy oat granola bar crumbles, raspberries, vanilla brown rice protein powder, and flaxseeeeed
    Although it’s all protein rich and such, it leaves me WANTIN MORE! Not in the unsatisfied, pit in my stomach feeling. But like Hot damn that was some good ass parfait

    
    
60. on June 6, 2009 at 3:14 am Katrina (gluten free gidget)

    My favorite breakfast is gluten free oatmeal with cinnamon and fresh blackberries! or Greek yogurt with fresh blackberries! or Rice Chex!

    
    
61. on June 6, 2009 at 3:43 am Mara

    My favorite breakfast is a tie between:

    -a slice of my personal recipe buckwheat bread with home-made cashew cream “cheese” and a wedge of crunchy green pepper.

    and

    -a slice of millet bread with chocolate soynut butter!

    Oooooh, now I’m hungry!

    
    
62. on June 6, 2009 at 4:03 am Crystal

    My favorite breakfast would have to be either cereal( I swear, with all the different varienties, I will never get bored of it.) and smoothies. Nummy.

    
    
63. on June 6, 2009 at 5:03 am Claire

    My fave breakfast is blended banana/date icecream with a big teaspoon of spirulina and a sprinkling of kapai puku!! Mmmmm

    
    
64. on June 6, 2009 at 12:43 pm Alex

    oh gosh, it’s so hard to choose a favorite breakfast. the one i’m enjoying right now is pretty good: banana microwaved for a minute, TJ’s Fiber Os, soymilk. A little sweet and delicious!

    
    
65. on June 6, 2009 at 7:14 pm Myrte

    Favorite breakfast…
    I hate to be boring but along with half of the blog world I’d have to say oatmeal. I’m not big on the toppings but the best I ever had was with home-made blueberry/cinnamon sauce on top. Now you’ve made me hungry;)

    
    
66. on June 6, 2009 at 7:25 pm Claire

    Favorite breakfast?
    Granola!! and raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries to top it off.

    
    
67. on June 8, 2009 at 11:03 am Willa

    is this where we comment again for the granola giveaway?

    
    
68. on June 8, 2009 at 11:03 am Willa

    oops didn’t do my fav breakfast- EGGS

    
    
69. on June 9, 2009 at 12:48 am carly

    my favorite breakfast is vegan banana bread/muffin

    
    
70. on June 9, 2009 at 1:23 am sshoemaker

    My favorite breakfast is definitely a nice bowl of steel cut oats with blueberries and pecans, doused in plain soymilk… but only after a really long, cold, hard row on the Hudson… otherwise the oats just don’t taste the same!

    
    
71. on June 10, 2009 at 12:54 am Michelle

    my favorite breakfast is ezekial bread w/ peanut butter and bananas.

    
    
72. on June 11, 2009 at 5:32 pm Amanda

    My favorite breakfast is a green monster smoothie!!

    
    
73. on June 12, 2009 at 2:55 pm Allie Katie

    Haha found it!! Oatmeal with vanilla soymilk and Trader Joe’s peanut butter!!

    
    
74. on June 12, 2009 at 5:10 pm jvegegirl

    My fave breakfast: a sprouted grain bagel with overripe pear slices and sunflower seed butter. Yum

    
    
75. on June 13, 2009 at 1:24 am Mallory

    breakfast is seriously the best meal of the day, so delish!

    my favorite is oats + almond milk + riiipe banana + barney butter. mmmmm.

    
    
76. on June 15, 2009 at 2:28 pm in a fever hotter than a pepper sprout « Chocolate-Covered Katie

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77. on June 19, 2009 at 1:50 pm n « Chocolate-Covered Katie

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78. on June 22, 2009 at 3:28 am Kabocha Mousse, the recipe « Chocolate-Covered Katie

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79. on July 14, 2009 at 2:48 pm How to use “brownie batter” and “vegetable serving” in the same sentence « Chocolate-Covered Katie

    [...] (Above, with ripe strawberries and ricemilk) [...]

    
    
80. on November 11, 2009 at 3:33 pm Nutella Perfected « Heather Eats Almond Butter

    [...] It was so yummy but a little a difficult to spread. Enter Katie’s favorite rice milk… [...]