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    Wow! Look at These Amazing Pancakes

    By | Shine Food – Thu, Jun 7, 2012 11:12 AM EDT

    Wow! Look at These Amazing PancakesWow! Look at These Amazing PancakesWow! Look at These Amazing Pancakes
    "Pancake Dad" Nathan Shields uses a baster and hot pan to create edible works of art for his two kids and a growing number of worldwide fans who follow his blog Saipancakes.

    By Amanda Hawkins

    1. Dog Breeds
    We're assuming that Shields' children begged for a dog, so instead he gave them six popular breeds to choose from…for breakfast!

    2. Dinosaurs
    Carnivores and herbivores (and a chicken?) live in perfect harmony on a breakfast plate. During the Jurassic Period? Not so much…

    3. Wild Thing Monster
    To commemorate the passing of Where the Wild Things Are author Maurice Sendak, Shields created this amazing Wild Thing pancake.

    4. Reptiles
    Here are a few (edible) reptiles you might be happy to see at the breakfast table.

    5. Star Wars Characters
    May the syrup be with you (or at least close by you!) for these tasty Star Wars-inspired flapjacks.

    Click here to see 10 more amazing pancakes.

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