b'The fluffy, decadent choices at Fuwa Fuwa Japanese Pancakes include the Tiramisu Pancake (left) and the Matcha White Choice Pancake (below). By contrast, Fuwa Fuwa Japanese Pancakeswith four locations in the Greater Toronto areadoes a more focused business. Riding a wave of interest in Asian breakfast traditions, Fuwa Fuwa (which translates as fluffy fluffy) specializes in sky-high Japanese souffl pancakes, offering catering alongside its restaurant business. Benson Lau, the business director, says catering customers want pancakes for events like weddings. We deliver pancakes to their location or, ifSPAM Baked theyre willing to pay extra for service, we can handcraft our pancakes onsite.French ToastTo maintain freshness with the drop- Reprinted with permission from The Ultimate off business, theres one presentationSPAM Cookbook: 100+ Quick and Delicious tweak. We put pancakes in a box and allRecipes from Traditional to Gourmet(Fox the toppings on the side, Lau says, soChapel Publishing, August 2020)customers decorate their own pancakes with such toppings as fresh cream, saucesThis grand-prize winning recipe of the 2018 Great and fruit. A rotating selection of seasonalAmerican SPAM Championship captured the hearts, minds and most fruit toppings, plus Japanese desserts likeimportantlymouthsof the judges. And although its French, it has cheesecake and interesting drinksIceda Hawaiian-style twist, like someonewho wears a beret with sandals. Matcha Latte and Mango Soda, forSo say au revoir to ordinary French toast and say aloha to a simple and exampleadd excitement to the menu. delicious recipe thats sure to win you over.YIELD: 12 servingsTIME: 60 minutesINGREDIENTS1 12-ounce can SPAM with Real HORMEL Bacon, cubed1 16-ounce loaf Hawaiian sliced bread, cubed into 1-inch pieces8 eggs1 cup half-and-half1 cup coconut milk1 cup crushed pineapple, well drained cup sweetened flaked coconut, dividedDIRECTIONS1. Heat oven to 350F. Lightly grease 9x13-inch baking dish.2. In large skillet over medium heat, cook SPAM with Real HORMEL Bacon 2 to 3 minutes or until lightly browned; set aside to cool.3. Spread bread cubes in prepared pan, sprinkle SPAM with Real HORMEL Bacon over top.4. In large bowl, beat eggs, half-and-half and coconut milk. Stir in crushed pineapple and half of the sweetened flaked coconut. Pour evenly over theSPAM with Real HORMEL Bacon. Press bread down slightly to absorb the egg mixture.5. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining coconut flakes, and bake 15 minutes or until coconut is toasted.ABOVE PHOTO BY @FUWAFUWAPANCAKES cateringmagazine.com CATERING MAGAZINE37'