[Photo: Kathy YL Chan]

The Buckwheat Pancake Mix ($6) from Farmer Ground is for wintery days when it's simply too cold to leave the apartment. Invite a friend over and whip up these pancakes; whole buckwheat flour is the main ingredient in the mix, and you contribute milk and eggs. It griddles up beautifully for a hearty and undeniably wholesome breakfast. The pancakes bear a haunting nuttiness and the creamy tang of buttermilk—just don't forget the sausages, butter, and maple syrup. Find the Farmer Ground booth at the Union Square Greenmarket on Wednesday and Saturdays throughout the winter.

Farmer Ground

Wednesday and Saturdays at the Union Square Greenmarket
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About the author: Originally from Honolulu, Kathy YL Chan writes A Passion For Food, where she chronicles her eats and travels adventures between Hawai'i, New York and beyond. She firmly believes that there is always room for dessert.