Live to Eat: Mashed Potato Pancakes

Ingredients:
Mashed potatoes (ours were Thanksgiving left-overs)
Egg
Shredded Cheese
Salt/pepper to taste

Mix ingredients thoroughly (this is not an exact science, but texture should not be too runny or thick - add more mashed potatoes or eggs as needed ). Grease and heat pan.  Add potato/egg mixture and flatten into shape of a pancake.  Cook both sides til brown as pictured above.

Live to Eat: Cafe21 in San Diego

Cafe21 is our go to place for breakfast.  This small cafe is located on Adams Avenue in University Heights (they also have a location in the Gaslamp that is roomier).  I have been to Cafe21 too many times to count and have tried a variety of their menu items. You have a range of drinks to choose from including loose-leaf teas, house coffee or espresso, mimosas, and fresh squeezed juices including the best pomegranate juice I've ever had. Their delicious food is always fresh and you are guaranteed to leave with a full belly.

Today I enjoyed the strawberry French toast (above) which is stuffed with whipped cream cheese and strawberries topped with strawberries, bananas, and kiwis.  I also ordered a potato pancake side, which is a must!  Cameron ordered the lamb sausage omelet (below).  As you can see the omelets are served in a cast iron skillet with toast and one side.  Cafe21 offers a number of vegetarian options as well, including a yummy feta omelet.

Click here for more information about Cafe21.