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The Hip Hostess Apron Giveaway (Recipe: Peanut Butter Pancakes)


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)

  • 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

  1. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt, and set aside.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.

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  1. 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

  2. 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 =-.

  6. 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!

  8. 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!!!

  10. 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 =-.

  11. 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!

  14. 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!

  15. Kelly S. says

    I love the espresso swirl and the black a la mode….but they are all super cute!

  16. 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 =-.

  20. 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.

  23. Susan says

    The chocolate mint is adorable! I should also start wearing an apron-I make a mess as well.

  26. Maureen says

    Oh yum and I don’t just mean the recipe which looks like a good one.
    I love the Pink Mocha apron.

  28. Kim Witman says

    I thought that they were all cute but was especially attracted to the
    “Merri Mixer”.

  30. 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? =-.

  31. 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!

  39. 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 =-.

  44. 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!

  46. Stacey says

    I love the black a la mode apron!!!!!! I am using the damask pattern in my wedding! Looooove it!

  47. 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!

  48. Tiffany says

    It’s so hard to choose! I think my favorite is Cherry Me!
    Also, peanut butter pancakes, yum.

  51. Rachel J says

    LOVE LOVE LOVE the Merri Mixers- and Cherry Me- and well all of them really. What a great shop and giveaway.

  52. 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!

  53. 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*

  56. 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… =-.

  58. 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 =-.

  60. Charlet says

    I love love love them all…it is hard to choose just one!!! But Pink Sorbet wins by a nose hair!

  62. 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!

  64. 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

  66. 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 =-.

  70. Niki says

    I love the Merri Mixer apron! The pancakes look great – can’t wait to try them!

  71. 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!

  72. Shruti says

    I love their aprons – all of them. But if I had to pick one, I’d go for the espresso swirl.

  74. 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!

  76. 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… =-.

  77. 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 =-.

  78. 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!

  82. 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!

  83. Kristen O'Brien says

    The aprons are super cute!!! I love them all, but think my most favorite is chocolate mint!

  90. Pikko says

    I loved Expresso the best! They’re adorable aprons and this fellow messy cook here would definitely use it!

  95. Ana says

    Pink Sorbet!!! And I’ll probably have to fight my 3 year old daughter for it if I do win it!

  97. 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!!

  98. Jennifer says

    I love these…maybe they would inspire me to cook more! I like the espresso swirl or chocolate mint.

  101. 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!!!

  106. 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 !!

  109. 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!

  111. 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 =-.

  113. Becky says

    Love the Avocado a la mode… reminds me of the wallpaper in my grandmother’s kitchen growing up! 🙂

  120. 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 🙂

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