Post Update – The Random Number Generator winner of The Hip Hostess Apron giveaway is…. Melissa from Baking for the Boys. Congrats, Melissa! I hope you love your apron as much as I love mine!
When I was little, my parents called my Grubby Gert. I came by that nickname quite honestly, from what I’ve been told. My mom would get me bathed, all dressed up, and clean from head to toe and within a few minutes I would be a complete mess. I was a dirt magnet and loved to be grubby. You could have probably placed me in a white, clean, sterile room and I would come out covered in something from head to toe.
Over time, not a whole lot has changed. I honestly try to stay clean most of the time, but when I am in the kitchen, staying pristine is not my forte. Remember, I’m a “licker”, so I’ll often have the evidence of some kind of batter dripped on my shirt. I’ve been known to walk up to school to pick up the kids, only to get back home, look in the mirror, and discover I had flour all over me. What can I say? I get caught up in the cooking moment and work with wild abandon when I am in the kitchen.
Lucky for me, I won a gorgeous apron a few weeks ago from The Hip Hostess and now I am able to keep at least my clothes fairly clean when I am in the kitchen. My new apron is taking a bit of a beating, but that’s ok…. it looks great on, it cleans up well, and it is no worse for wear after I’m done with it for the day. The Hip Hostess Aprons are beautiful, quality sewn, and made with a lot of pride (if you don’t believe me, just look at how much care is put into the packaging and shipment of your apron to you!)
I’m excited to let you know that The Hip Hostess has offered one of Dine & Dish’s readers the chance to stay a little cleaner in the kitchen by winning one of the their Demi Style Aprons. I’m going to make it so simple for you to enter. All you have to do is head over to The Hip Hostess website, check out their Demi Style aprons, and then come back to this post and leave a comment letting me know which apron you like the best. Easy peasy.
All entries must be submitted by 11pm CST on Saturday, June 5th. I will use the random number generator to select the winning comment. You must include your email address in the form so that I can notify you if you are the winner.
I had these ingredients all over my Hip Hostess apron by the time we sat down to breakfast this morning. Peanut Butter Pancakes. Another one of those “almost too good to call breakfast” breakfast dishes! (Imagine alternating the Peanut Butter Pancakes with the Chocolate Cocoa Pancakes…. oh my yum!)
Peanut Butter Pancakes (adapted from Family Fun Magazine)
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- 1 cup flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk (I ended up adding 3 additional Tbs of milk)
- Banana slices (optional)
- Honey roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped (optional)
- Maple syrup
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- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt, and set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, sugar, and oil until smooth. Beat in the egg, then the milk. Pour the milk mixture into the flour mixture, stirring just until blended.
- Next, lightly coat a griddle or skillet with oil and heat it over medium-high heat. Drop the batter onto the griddle by 1/4-cup measures. Cook until tiny bubbles appear on the surfaces of the cakes, then flip them and cook a few minutes more. Serve topped with banana slices and chopped peanuts, and drizzled with maple syrup. Makes twelve 4-inch pancakes.
Jennifer Mullinax says
Sweet giveaway…I LOVE all their designs but my favorite is the Pink Mocha!! 🙂 Even if I don’t win I think I may buy myself one!! 🙂 and… seriously lady your killing me Peanut Butter panckes yum….wish they were on the diet!! ha
Crystal's Cozy Kitchen says
I have the same problem! I always have some type of food on my clothing… If I go anywhere after cooking I have to change clothes! If I have to look nice afterward, I either change into some old t-shirt or dig out an apron… However right now all mine are still packed up.
.-= Crystal’s Cozy Kitchen´s last blog ..Menu: May 24-30 =-.
Julie @ Willow Bird Baking says
Love Hip Hostess designs (and, um, PEANUT BUTTER PANCAKES… yum!).
I’m having the hardest time deciding on a design, but I THINK my favorite is Melon Splash!
.-= Julie @ Willow Bird Baking´s last blog ..Caramel Fudge Brownie Cheesecake =-.
Melissa says
WEIRD! I was just thinking about aprons on my drive home today! I love the cherry apron! The minute I saw Hip Hostess Apron, I got excited!
.-= Melissa´s last blog ..It’s been that kind of morning…(Chocolate Swirl Sour Cream Coffee Cake) =-.
Sidney says
Pink Sorbet is definately my favorite! It is so cheery!! Love it
.-= Sidney´s last blog ..Coming of Age =-.
Samantha says
Oh I love the pattern on the espresson swirl, pretty but not too busy, and not so much white I’ll be worried about staining my pretty apron, even though, yes I know that is what is is for!
Julia says
ooh, I love Avocado a la mode! I love me a pretty green damask!
p.s. don’t forget to enter MY giveaway for a chance to win one of three beautiful hand-made pieces!
giveaway:
http://lookingformypearl.blogspot.com/2010/05/200th-post-party.html
.-= Julia´s last blog ..Weekly(ish) Photo Essay: Treasures of Rastro =-.
Laura says
A girl can never have too many aprons that is for sure! I’m liking the looks of the Pink Mocha, very pretty!!!
limi says
Pancakes are one of the most popular snacks in our hometown.
TidyMom says
Oh those pancakes sound AWESOME!!
This giveaway is perfect timing…..I’ve been needing a new apron and I’ve been wanting a Hip Hostess apron (it’s on my to-do list to order one!)…but like always I can’t make up my mind on which one!
Love the Avocado a la Mode, Cherry Me, and Chocolate Mint !!!
.-= TidyMom´s last blog ..Graduation Cupcakes & FREE toppers =-.
Patice says
Oh WOW. The aprons are beautiful!! So hard to narrow it down to just one. That being said, the Chocolate Mint spoke to me the most!
Jennifer says
They are all lovely but the Black a la Mode is my fave!
Joanne says
I constantly have batter or flour all over me. My sweatshirts are permanently covered in them. And I have an apron. I just never think to use it. Maybe THAT is the problem…
I love the avocado a la mode – I’m all about the color green!
These pancakes. Amazing.
.-= Joanne´s last blog ..POM Velvet Cupcakes with Pomegranate Cream Cheese Frosting and Pomegranate Bagels and Twists =-.
Angela Ringgenberg says
I LOVED them all! I will be ordering one…that is FOR SURE..but to WIN one would be SUBLIME!
I liked Avocado al a mode! Merri Mixers was pretty fun too!
Too too too cute!
Kelly S. says
I love the espresso swirl and the black a la mode….but they are all super cute!
smithbites says
Well how cute are these! Love the espresso swirl and the black a la mode – oh heck, I’d take one of each if I could afford it. And I can’t show The Professor this recipe – pancakes and peanut butter??? He’d have these for breakfast every single day!
.-= smithbites´s last blog ..GADO-GADO & A GRADUATION =-.
Tickled Red says
Oh MY Word! Now you have more poor stomach scaring the dog. That is one fantastic flap jack stack!!
.-= Tickled Red´s last blog ..Letters of Appreciation =-.
Julia says
This recipe is speaking my language!!! I love the merry mixer apron!
.-= Julia´s last blog ..Red Velvet Whoopie Pie =-.
Amy from She Wears Many Hats says
Crazy good looking. Oh dear…
.-= Amy from She Wears Many Hats´s last blog ..Camera Strap Couture =-.
Jen says
I love the Hip Hostess aprons! They are adorable – I’ve been wanting one for a while now. I think my favorites are the Black a la Mode and the Cherries.
Joan says
Love all the aprons and recipe! My favorite is Espresso Swirl.
sarah says
Oooh – I LOVE the pink sorbet one! That was easy. 🙂
Susan says
The chocolate mint is adorable! I should also start wearing an apron-I make a mess as well.
Niki says
Pink Mocha!!!! It is awesome!
carmen says
My fave is the pink sorbet!
.-= carmen´s last blog ..TWD .. and tornadoes =-.
Maureen says
Oh yum and I don’t just mean the recipe which looks like a good one.
I love the Pink Mocha apron.
Wendy says
That Merry Mixers pattern is so cute!
Kim Witman says
I thought that they were all cute but was especially attracted to the
“Merri Mixer”.
April in CT says
The Cherry Me! print is absolutely too adorable!!
Amy Kempf says
Love the chocolate mint apron! Actually all of them are awesome!
.-= Amy Kempf´s last blog ..Part III-What is Your Heart Set On? =-.
bellini valli says
I’d have to say I like the espresso swirl apron. I sometimes need a head to toe apron:D I always find it difficult to make my pancakes look appealing in a photo..great job!
Katie R says
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the melon splash!
Susan says
Ooo, I love those aprons! I’d have to go with the Espresso Swirl.
.-= Susan´s last blog ..Banana Pudding Cupcakes =-.
Jessica says
I love the new melon splash!
Brittany says
Those pancakes sound awesome
And great give away!
I love the espresso swirl apron…or the pink mocha! They are so cute!
.-= Brittany´s last blog ..Turtle Bread 🙂 =-.
Sara Hoepner says
I love the Avacado a la Mode!
Great give away!
Wenderly says
I’m quite certain that I can feel my jeans getting tighter just by reading this!
P.S. LOVE the black a la mode!
.-= Wenderly´s last blog ..Crunchy Summer Slaw =-.
Sandy says
I love them all. Of course, I already have a few of hers. HI quality! 🙂
Di says
My favorite is the Melon Splash. The Demi Style is pretty, but I’m going to take a look at the Sheath Style too, since I tend to make a mess all over when I bake. =)
.-= Di´s last blog ..From brownies to biscuits =-.
Anna B. says
I love the melon splash!!!
.-= Anna B.´s last blog ..It’s raining, it’s pouring, and I made a Pork Tenderloin with dried fruit… =-.
Barbara says
Sweet giveaway… I LOVE all their designs but my favorite is the “Cherry Me!”.
Thanks for the chance!
Barbara
ricettebarbare at gmail dot com
.-= Barbara´s last blog ..Coda di rospo ai capperi =-.
Julie R. says
I love “cherry me”. Guess I’m a traditionalist. 🙂 Great pancakes!
mandy says
love the chocolate mint!
Angelina says
I love the retro-flavored Cherry Me! Thanks for the recipe- my son loves peanut butter and pancakes so i will definitely try this one!
Zahra says
oohh so pretty! and I know what you mean! When I’ve been baking…well you can take one look at me and know I have been baking!
I love the chocolate mint one! 😀
.-= Zahra´s last blog ..Extremely Moist Banana Cake with Sour Cream Chocolate Frosting =-.
Stacey says
I love the black a la mode apron!!!!!! I am using the damask pattern in my wedding! Looooove it!
The Hip Hostess says
My goodness, we’re truly blushing from all this Sweet Talk, you ladies are all so kind! A big bouquet of Thanks to Kristen, for all the fabulous compliments! We’re so happy your Hip Hostess is serving you well and so delighted to be featured on the fabulous Dine & Dish!
Tiffany says
It’s so hard to choose! I think my favorite is Cherry Me!
Also, peanut butter pancakes, yum.
Jennifer - PrettynPreppy says
I love all of their aprons! It’s such a tossup between Cherry Me and Avocado a la Mode but Cherry Me is my favorite .. so cute and retro!
.-= Jennifer – PrettynPreppy´s last blog ..Pretty Travel Mug – Henna Garden Melon =-.
lisabella says
Avocada a la Mode! Gorgeous. 🙂
Rachel J says
LOVE LOVE LOVE the Merri Mixers- and Cherry Me- and well all of them really. What a great shop and giveaway.
Nikki says
I like all of them. So hard to decide, but I think I like the Melon Splash the best. I would be thrilled with any of them though!
Chez Us says
Funny, I just did laundry and was thinking how I need to start wearing an apron as there are spots on all of my clothes! OH, I have been wanting one of their aprons for so long! Hard decision as I like the cherry print as well as the mint/chocolate. Hmmm, I will have to decide when I win. *wink* *wink*
Kim says
If I’m the lucky one, I’ll go for the Chocolate Mint!
.-= Kim´s last blog ..Joyeux Semianniversaire! =-.
Mellisa W. says
It has to be Cherry Me. I love the red rick rack. Thanks!
grace says
they’re all pretty fabulous, but i’d have to say that the chocolate mint or pink licorice would be my favorites. regardless, either one would end up looking like the flour shelf at the grocery store–what can i say, i’m a messy cook. 🙂
.-= grace´s last blog ..and the moola goes to… =-.
Melissa S says
Merri Mixers and Espresso Swirl are both too cute! Really, I won’t turn any one of them down – so adorable.
.-= Melissa S´s last blog ..Err…Happy Halloween? =-.
Jane says
I think if I could win the Cherry Me! apron, I would finally have the motivation to lose the extra twenty pounds I’ve been carrying around just so I could look as cute in my apron as the model looks in hers!
.-= Jane´s last blog ..Still Sad =-.
Heather says
Pink Licorice…..the dots, THE DOTS!!
Charlet says
I love love love them all…it is hard to choose just one!!! But Pink Sorbet wins by a nose hair!
Jackie S says
Oh I love the chocolate mint one.
Hope says
Oooh…it’s a toss up between the Melon Splash and Chocolate Mint. If I win one…I may just have to purchase the other..haha! I was very similar to you as a child…ALWAYS dirty. And I’m rotten in the kitchen too spilling things on myself! ha!
Judy says
Ooh! So adorable! I hope I win just in time for my birthday! I love the Pink Mocha!
.-= Judy´s last blog ..Sorry! =-.
Amy Korn-Reavis says
I have to say they make me think of Father Knows Best only better. They are all so cute but I am a Melon Splash girl.
The pancakes look amazing and will probably be added to next weeks menu
Kristine says
Love the chocolate mint! And love this recipe!!
camille says
What I really need is a non-demi-style apron – I’m more apt to get stuff on my shirt than on my pants – BUT that Merri Mixers one is so adorable that it makes up for the fact that my top half will still be a mess. No one will notice. They’ll be all “Hey, you’ve got some… OOH, CUTE APRON!”
.-= camille´s last blog ..Cajun Bean Soup =-.
naazia says
i love chocolate mint! and melon splash!
Debbi Does Dinner Healthy says
I love the Cherry Me one! They are all cute though! I so need an apron, I always get super messy too.
Love the pancakes, my kids would LOVE them! Thanks!
.-= Debbi Does Dinner Healthy´s last blog ..Broccoli Apple Slaw =-.
Cate O'Malley says
The pancakes look like a delicious way to start any day – yum!
.-= Cate O’Malley´s last blog ..Ten on Tuesday =-.
Niki says
I love the Merri Mixer apron! The pancakes look great – can’t wait to try them!
Karen says
I like the Avocado A La Mode or the Cherry Me one. I’d be happy to have any one of them though since they are so cute!
Shruti says
I love their aprons – all of them. But if I had to pick one, I’d go for the espresso swirl.
Laura says
I’m a disaster in the kitchen too – my husband loves to eat the finished product, but hates the mess. 🙂
Cute aprons! I like the merry mixer design.
.-= Laura´s last blog ..Spaghetti with Chunky Tomato Sauce =-.
Kris Nading says
I have certain outfits that i use to bake in – this would be so much better! I love the Merri Mixer or the Pink Sorbet!
Liz @ The TheFlowering Dogwood says
So funny. My son asked for peanut butter pancakes the other morning. He got cereal instead 😉 I am making him a batch this weekend! Anyway, my fave aprons are Cherry Me and Merri Mixer. I love aprons ! Use them every day! Thanks for the chance to win.
lanzaelizabeth77@gmail.com
.-= Liz @ The TheFlowering Dogwood´s last blog ..Picnic Macaroni Salad =-.
Clara says
My kitchen is always a mess these days, as we just became foster parents. Yesterday it was cupcakes with sprinkles…today it was chicken soup! I love the cherry one…my kitchen color is red (red mixer, red toaster, red potholders!).
.-= Clara´s last blog ..And the saga continues… =-.
dani says
first of all – peanut butter pancakes??? i’d wake up at any ungodly hour for those 🙂
and…. i LOVE the Espresso Swirl demi apron! it is so cute and flirty but still traditional
.-= dani´s last blog ..#76) Cinnamon Cupcakes =-.
Amy B says
I love the Hip Hostess! I have purchased several as gifts from them. My favorite, though is my demi black ala mode…my head sous chef has the matching one!
I would love to add avocado ala mode to my collection!
amy says
I really love the espresso swirl, my second fav is Chocolate mint!
amytulk2@hotmail.com
Robin says
You had me at Chocolate Mint 🙂
Debbie Lyons-Blythe says
Wow Those are so cute! I like both the black a la mode and the cherry me! Great blog post…love the pancakes! Mmmmm…might have to surprise the troops with them Sunday morning. 🙂
.-= Debbie Lyons-Blythe´s last blog ..Memorial Day is a time for remembering and relaxing =-.
Paulette Wolff says
I love the Cherry Me! My Mom had a similar one in the 50s and I would love to have one like it. Great aprons!
Kristen O'Brien says
The aprons are super cute!!! I love them all, but think my most favorite is chocolate mint!
Whitney Schmale says
Love the Espresso and Avocado a la Mode. These are too cute!!
Whitney
.-= Whitney Schmale´s last blog ..Visitors part 2 =-.
Dana says
Black a la mode for me!
JaimeJenn says
Avocado a la Mode!! <3
Rebekah says
Pink Mocha. SO CUTE!!!
Sandie {Inn Cuisine} says
Make things simple, huh? The tough part is deciding which apron I like best!! I like a la mode, so I’ll pick Black a la Mode (though the Avocado a la Mode is a close second)! Fun give away—I hope I win!! Yummy pancakes too 🙂
.-= Sandie {Inn Cuisine}´s last blog ..Cookie Love, a.k.a. Olfactory Nirvana (Recipe: Caribbean Oatmeal Cookies) =-.
Amy P. says
I love Espresso Swirl (but I think it’s sold out – boo)
Pikko says
I loved Expresso the best! They’re adorable aprons and this fellow messy cook here would definitely use it!
Wiosanna says
They are all so gorgeous. But if I had to choose I would go with Chocolate Mint.
.-= Wiosanna´s last blog ..Tarta rustykalna (galette) z truskawkami =-.
Andrea says
I love all of them but I think my favorite is Black a la Mode D102-BAL
bunkycooks says
The merry mixers apron is pretty retro. Gotta go with that!
rc0ok says
They are all beautiful! Chocolate Mint is my favorite.
Ana says
Pink Sorbet!!! And I’ll probably have to fight my 3 year old daughter for it if I do win it!
Amanda says
I want the pink licorice one!!! Gorgeous!
manda2177@aol.com
.-= Amanda´s last blog ..I Heart Canada and Lauren Conrad =-.
Sammie Q says
Would have to choose the ‘Mixer’ as maybe the up and down stripe effect would maybe be a little slimming on this ‘Not so SkinnyCook’. Love your site!!
Jennifer says
I love these…maybe they would inspire me to cook more! I like the espresso swirl or chocolate mint.
Nicole-Lynn says
What a generous giveway! I don’t own an apron yet and I love the Avocado a la Mode. It’s my favorite 🙂
Seasidesmitten@aol.com
shannon says
Definitely the black a la mode. Stunning!
Theresa Mullen says
Love the Demi Apron – WOW – Pink Licorice. I would love to have one in my newly remodeled kitchen. How cool would I be entertaining in this – Thanks!!!
jen c says
Need me an avacado ala mode!
Miel Abeille says
They are all too beautiful! If I won, it would be a tough choice, but I would want the Pink Sorbet! Gorgeous!
.-= Miel Abeille´s last blog ..Saturday Shout Out: June 5, 2010 =-.
Becca says
Oooo, I simply MUST have the espresso swirl…. SO CHIC!
.-= Becca´s last blog ..Oooey Gooey Rich and Chewy! =-.
Dona says
Love the Chocolate Mint!
Heather Moses says
Melon Splah caught my eye !! It just looks like me. All the colors I love and very summer looking !! I’m trying our many different cookbooks to test my abilities but don’t laugh … I don’t own an Apron ! I sure need one with the mess I make though. Thanks for the chance to enter !!
amber says
I love love love the yellow martini apron!
Amber**
Cheri says
I love the Cherry Me. So cute!
Julie Moore says
I love the style of the denim aprons, but I am afraid my shirt needs the most protection!!! Therefore my choice is the sheath style apron in pink sorbet!
Caroline H. says
Espresso swirl is so adorable! Chocolate mint was a close 2nd 🙂
Heather @ what's blooming this week says
These aprons are too cute – love the “Pink Mocha” – it would look great the next time I’m in the kitchen.
.-= Heather @ what’s blooming this week´s last blog ..Living Vicariously Through My Sister’s Garden =-.
Elizabeth Howard says
They are all so cute, but I think the Pink Sorbet is my favorite!
Becky says
Love the Avocado a la mode… reminds me of the wallpaper in my grandmother’s kitchen growing up! 🙂
Melanie says
I love the pink sorbet or the damask one. Sorry if the comment went through twice. It would’t load.
Amy says
I love the red merry mixer apron. It looks fun!
The Purple Foodie says
I love the pink Licorice one! Anything with polka dots has my attention.
.-= The Purple Foodie´s last blog ..Mango Lassi =-.
Lauren says
They’re all lovely, but I think my favourite would be the Merri Mixers one – it’s adorable 🙂
.-= Lauren´s last blog ..Devil’s Food Cake, Gluten-Free =-.
Jenifer says
Espresso swirl would be the apron I’d want around my hips because it could hide all the chocolate smears like a champ.
.-= Jenifer´s last blog ..Hotel California… =-.
Brandy says
The merry mixers one is VERY cute!
Ashlie says
Oh my – they are all so cute, it is difficult to choose! But, I’m a pretty big fan of polka dots so I’ll go with pink licorice 🙂