Christmas Pancakes at Toronto’s St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Rec Centre

Chef Bashir griddles his specialty while local kids help out

By Bulletin Staff –

Cheerful Chef Bashir prepares his “Perfect Organic Pancakes” with real maple syrup or other gourmet toppings and Starbuck’s coffee at the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Community Recreation Centre in Downtown Toronto.

About 100 local residents enjoyed the chef’s healthful whole-grain pancakes Dec. 11, 2010.

He spent the whole morning at the grill, cheerfully making his griddle specialty while neighbourhood youngsters brought in the orders and delivered the goodies to hungry folks.