The Logic Behind the Pancakes

In the UK, Shrove Tuesday is also known as Pancake Day (or Pancake Tuesday to some people) because it is the one day of the year when almost everyone eats a pancake.  It is also the last day before the commencement of Lent.  Lent is a time of abstinence, of giving things up. So Shrove Tuesday is the last chance to indulge yourself, and to use up the foods that aren't allowed in Lent. Pancakes are eaten on this day because they contain fat, butter and eggs which were, at least traditionally, forbidden during Lent.

We celebrated in proper British fashion by eating our Euro-style pancakes. 

We started with some savoury main course 'cakes (ham & cheese) and finished off with our favourite sweet fillings - strawberries & cream; Nutella & banana.  Yummy!

Shrove Tuesday always falls 47 days before Easter Sunday, so the date varies from year to year and falls somewhere between 3 February and 9 March. Since it happened during our half-term week this year (no school), we missed out on the pancake races that you may remember from last year...

Of course, it doesn't have to be a special occasion to indulge in these tasty delights.  You can make some of your own and start enjoying this fabulous tradition as well.  Click here for my pancake recipe and enjoy!