Casey Highsmith
Food writer and historian working on a book about the history of cakes, offering historical perspective and personal reflections about pancakes.
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Feb 24, 2026 • 45min
When is a Pancake Not a Pancake?
Casey Highsmith, food writer and historian exploring cake histories, and Ken Albala, culinary historian and professor, dive into what counts as a pancake. They compare batter versus dough, global flatbreads like dosa and injera, leavening and texture differences, Pancake Day traditions, and the fraught history behind a famous syrup brand.
