Episode 1 : Guinness Book of Records

Who can resist a stack of flapjacks dripping with gooey syrup and melted butter? At the Calgary Stampede in Alberta, Canada - one of the biggest Rodeo events in North America - they serve over 200,000 pancakes to legions of hungry party-goers in cowboy hats. Bob's challenge is to break the Guinness World Record for the most pancakes made in an hour! Each pancake must be equal in diameter and thickness, and those with burnt edges don't count. If Bob can pull it off, he'll earn a Guinness World Record title, plus the honor of being the fastest breakfast cook in the Wild West.

Recipe:

Fresh Blueberry Vanilla Bean Compote with Star Anise

Compliments of Dwayne Ennest, executive chef/owner of Diner Deluxe in Calgary, Alberta

Ingredients:
¾ cups sugar
½ cup fresh orange juice
¾ cup apple juice
1 vanilla pod, split
1 ½ lbs fresh blueberries
3 pc star anise
1 lime, zested and juiced
3 fl oz fireweed honey

Directions:
1. Caramelize sugar until golden brown (three minutes).
2. Add rest of the ingredients and simmer for 15 minutes until liquid turns to syrup.
3. Remove vanilla pod.
4. Serve warm.

Links:

Guinness Book of World Records
Calgary Stampede
Diner Deluxe, Calgary, Alberta
Nellie's, Calgary, Alberta