Nana Bakes

I jumped onto the sourdough bandwagon for the first time about two years ago. I compare the time and effort of sourdough to that of babysitting a hyper-active toddler…they both must be watched constantly.

So I gave it up for about a year and decided to try it again. So far it’s much better.

I’ve had more successes than failures. There are two recipes that turn out amazing each time so I stick with those.

Trying other items like sourdough crackers, scones, cookies, and muffins has had some successes and failures also.

The one thing that I personally think is amazing is my sourdough pancake mix.

My oldest granddaughter, who has successfully set up a sourdough ‘bread shed’ at her home, actually developed the recipe for the pancake mix.

The first time I tried it I announced to everyone around me that it makes the best pancakes I have ever eaten.

My husband, without prompting, said the same thing.

I think we have a winner here.

So I decided to make several batches of the pancake mix, designed labels and purchased Kraft bags from Amazon with windows for the packaging.

I chose about twenty different friends and family to be my guinea pigs. All I asked was that they make the pancakes as directed and to let me know one way or the other how they liked them. I wanted honest feedback.

It’s been crickets ever since.

Maybe three friends got back to me with feedback and they absolutely loved them.

Not a word from the rest. I’ve texted, emailed, called, and when pushed they have responded with ‘it’s good’.

AND?

And nothing.

If someone, anyone, gave me something for free, with a simple request for feedback, they’d have that feedback within twenty-four hours.

First, I don’t procrastinate. I’m one of those that when I receive an invitation in the mail for an event and it requires a RSVP, I do it immediately before opening any other mail.

Second, I believe in helping out anyone who’s trying a new venture. Remember, word of mouth is the best advertising.

So now I’m second guessing my new pancake venture. I’ve got a small investment in this project so I wouldn’t be out a ton of money if I shut Nana Bakes down.

Please try to support any one and every one who’s trying to make a difference.