Alexis Ohanian, husband of tennis legend Serena Williams, has embraced his role as “Papa Pancakes,” creating weekly pancake art for his eldest daughter, Olympia.
While his creations are more about creativity than culinary perfection, the ritual has become a cherished family tradition, recently extending to the couple’s youngest daughter, Adira.
In a video shared on Instagram, Ohanian candidly admitted that his pancakes might not win any culinary awards.
“They’re not the best possible tasting pancakes,” he explained. “To make them in the squeeze bottle for the art, they can’t be too fluffy. Olympia doesn’t know any better-she just thinks that’s what pancakes look and taste like.”
Despite his self-professed lack of “pancake expertise,” Ohanian has found joy in honing his skills, especially since Olympia, now 6, has shown increased interest in the art process.
“If she shows an interest, I’m becoming the expert,” he declared.
Pancakes as a teaching tool
The pancake ritual began as more than just a fun activity. During a recent Lingo’s Spike Sessions interview, Ohanian revealed the origin of the tradition.
When Olympia was younger and still learning to speak, he used pancake art to teach her letters.
“I’d make alphabet letters in the pancakes for every letter in her name,” he said. “I can’t take all the credit for her learning to read, but pancakes definitely played a part.”
Serena Williams, always supportive of her husband’s efforts, praised the sweet gesture. “Papa pancakes feeds and teaches you how to read,” she said with a smile.
The pancake tradition recently expanded to include Olympia‘s younger sister, Adira. Earlier this month, Ohanian shared a photo of Adira enjoying his homemade pancakes, while Olympia joined her father in the kitchen to help create the edible art.
What began as a playful weekend ritual has turned into a meaningful family bonding experience.
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