# Illicit Cooking Guides This Photo Series Teaches You How to Make Pancakes Like a Junkie By Mitchell Pert | Published 2011-03-06 | Naughty Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/make-pancakes-like-a-junkie References: [iheartchaos](http://www.iheartchaos.com/post/3545013818/breakfast-time-how-to-make-pancakes-like-a-junkie) & [ufunk.net](http://www.ufunk.net/en/insolite/comment-faire-des-pancakes-comme-un-gros-junkie/) In case you've been wondering what to do with those old syringes and other junkie supplies you have lying around, here's a step-by-step guide on how to make pancakes like a junkie. Why? Well, why not? It certainly looks like it would be more of a thrill than baking them the old-fashioned way or lining up for a table at [IHOP](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/girl-scout-thin-mints-pancakes). And it won't even land you in an episode of Intervention! Win-win! Just be sure to sterilize those needles first. What I love most about these photos is that the finished product is actually really cute, especially considering how the pancakes get made. Unfortunately, I don't have the supplies to make my very own junkie pancakes, but if I did, I would most definitely be using them in a way that would make Aunt Jemima proud. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Naughty](https://www.trendhunter.com/naughty) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Illicit Cooking:** Exploring unconventional ways to cook using unconventional tools offers a new creative outlet for food enthusiasts. - **Alternative Food Preparation:** Creating alternative ways to prepare food offers an opportunity for innovation in the culinary arts industry. - **Unconventional Recipes:** Experimenting with unconventional recipes can lead to the discovery of new and unique dishes that can appeal to a wider audience. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** Incorporating a sense of creativity and experimentation into food preparation can set businesses apart in the competitive food and beverage industry. - **Art:** Using unconventional tools and methods to create art offers a new form of creative expression for artists and the market for art collectors looking for unique pieces. - **Diy/home Cooking:** Encouraging people to experiment with unconventional cooking methods can lead to the growth of the DIY/Home Cooking industry and create opportunities for suppliers to offer new cooking supplies and tools. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [90s Snack-Inspired Pancake Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pancake-kit.md) - [Stuffed Pancake Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cucinapro-stuffed-pancake-maker.md) - [Quick-Prep Griddle Cake Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/griddle-cake-mix.md) - [Miniature Frozen Pancakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hungry-jack-frozen-pancakes.md) - [Gourmet Pancake Stack Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fancy-pancake-menu.md) - [Minty Cookie-Infused Pancakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/girl-scout-thin-mints-pancakes.md) - [American-Style Breakfast Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/american-style-pancake-mix.md) - [Candy-Studded Mini Pancakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funfetti-mini-pancakes.md) - [Minty Hot Cocoa Pancakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanas-hot-cocoa-pancakes.md)