"I never say no to pancakes," he agrees with a bite of his own. "Though if you decided to cook, I'd feel obliged to bring some of my homemade syrup. I've got a few of them back at the house."

He points towards the pie.

"My favorite's always been blueberry, but I've got strawberry, rhubarb, and an apple butter that I remember winning at least one fair ribbon. At least when my mother made it."