Pancake Day! ๐Ÿฅž

Holly_Scope
Holly_Scope Posts: 2,027 Scope Online Community Coordinator
edited March 5 in Coffee lounge

Traditionally Shrove Tuesday falls the day before Ash Wednesday, and the last day before Lent. Traditionally a day to gain penance before beginning 40 days of fasting. The day also marks the time for people to enjoy sweet, rich foods before fasting begins.

A plate of pancakes covered in maple syrup, accompanied by blueberries and strawberries.

But why pancakes? Well, a few reasons. Firstly, theyโ€™re a great way to use up rich foods with limited expiry leftover before lent. Also, eggs, flour, milk, and salt are said to represent the 4 pillars of Christianity. The topping being a a rather delicious modern twist!

A man inbetween two thought bubbles. Both with pictures of foods. One has healthy options, the other with unhealthy options.

Undecided on toppings?

Banana and golden syrup ๐Ÿฏ | Fresh fruit ๐Ÿ“

Whipped cream | Chocolate spread

Ice cream ๐Ÿจ | Peanut butter | Bacon ๐Ÿฅ“

If youโ€™re looking for further inspiration, Iโ€™ve added some links below:

Are you participating and if so, how are you having yours? ๐Ÿฅž

Comments

  • Albus_Scope
    Albus_Scope Posts: 9,620 Scope Online Community Coordinator

    We'll be slaving over a hot pan once I finish work this evening. We usually skip a proper dinner and just go all in with as many pancakes as we can manage. They're my fave food. ๐Ÿค—

    Topping choices tonight;

    Maple syrup and cream.
    Dulce de leche and vanilla ice cream.
    Lemon and sugar.
    Nutella and squirty cream.

  • Bluebell21
    Bluebell21 Online Community Member, Scope Member Posts: 10,950 Championing

    I will be having pancakes. My topping is usually sugar. The only time I would ever eat sugar like this.

  • michael57
    michael57 Online Community Member Posts: 1,408 Championing

    sultanas sugar and lemon juice

  • Mary_Scope
    Mary_Scope Posts: 1,373 Scope Online Community Children and Family Specialists

    lemon juice and sugar for me!

  • egister
    egister Posts: 915 Pioneering

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    Salmon roe and sturgeon caviar

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  • Sandy_123
    Sandy_123 Scope Member Posts: 62,975 Championing

    Not a fan of pancakes, I once put a whole jar of jam on one as a child to make it taste good, but it went in the bin lol. Don't mind the American thick ones.