Today, January 28, 2014, is National Blueberry Pancake day. A pancake is a flat cake, often thin, flat, and round, prepared from a starch-based batter and cooked on a hot surface such as griddle or frying pan. Pancakes may be served at any time with a variety of toppings or fillings including jam, fruit, syrup, chocolate chips, or meat. In America, they are typically considered to be a breakfast food. Archaeological evidence suggests that pancakes are probably the earliest and most widespread cereal food eaten in prehistoric societies