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Happy National Blueberry Pancake Day!

Happy bellies give props to whoever had the stroke of genius to create this formidable duo today. Pancakes frittered with bursting blueberries are the ultimate morning treat -- especially when you have the foresight to refrigerate the dough the night before, for a no-fuss breakfast.

For our absolute favorite blueberry pancake recipe, check out Epicurious' Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes for a perfectly fluffy, buttery, golden-to-perfection variety. To enhance the dish with an extra flavor boost, they even recommend cooking them in the same pan that you cook your bacon in, for a salty-sweet nuance.

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Finally. After a couple of days of food holidays like National Crab Newburg Day and National Cherries Jubilee Day, here's something I can really sink my teeth (and fork) into.

Not that I do that often, actually. The only time I seem to eat pancakes is if I go out for breakfast, which isn't often at all. But it's one of my fall resolutions to change that.

Yes, I make fall resolutions.

Here's a recipe for Blueberry Pancakes and here's one for Blueberry Ricotta Pancakes, both from About.com. CDKitchen has a recipe for Raspberry Chocolate Chip Pancakes, while AllRecipes has one for Dad's Delicious Whole Grain Pancakes. Sarah told us about Banana Cocoa Nib Pancakes, and they look great.

Don't forget the maple syrup!

So, if you've decided to take part in a charity event in which you raise money by blogging for 24 hours straight, what do you do to start the day?

I'd have a a cocktail made with coffee, a Red Bull Tab Energy, and a few packets of Emergen-C.

The Barmy Baker, on the other hand, started the blogathon day (yesterday, Saturday July 28, 2007) with a proper stack of blueberry pancakes. If you're curious to see how the Barmy Baker fared, blogging for 24 hours, take a peek. Remember, this is a food blogger, so it was blogging, cooking, and eating for 24 hours!