Pancake Day! ๐ฅ
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.
But why pancakes? Well, a few reasons. Firstly, theyโre 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!
Undecided on toppings?
Banana and golden syrup ๐ฏ | Fresh fruit ๐
Whipped cream | Chocolate spread
Ice cream ๐จ | Peanut butter | Bacon ๐ฅ
If youโre looking for further inspiration, Iโve added some links below:
- Pancake Day 2025: Essential Shopping List & Recipes - Lakeland | Lakeland Inspiration
- Pancake Day: The Ultimate Guide | M&S Food
- An Alternative Guide to Pancake Day | Beko UK
Are you participating and if so, how are you having yours? ๐ฅ
Comments
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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. ๐ค
Topping choices tonight;
Maple syrup and cream.
Dulce de leche and vanilla ice cream.
Lemon and sugar.
Nutella and squirty cream.0 -
I will be having pancakes. My topping is usually sugar. The only time I would ever eat sugar like this.
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sultanas sugar and lemon juice
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lemon juice and sugar for me!
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Salmon roe and sturgeon caviar
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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.
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