pancakes anyone?

**Inchessi** · 16th February 10, 08:07 AM

My Aunt used to make Amaranth flour pancakes. Those would taste good tonight. I will grill a steak instead.

**Peter C.** · 16th February 10, 08:24 AM

I've always had them the same as Jock Scot with sugar and lemon juice, and they are delicious. I must say I like the sound of Chas's feast.

We call it Shrove Tuesday but as kids we called it pancake day as it was the only day of the year when we had pancakes.

Peter

**dutchy kilted** · 16th February 10, 08:17 AM

Here in Pennsylvania Dutch Country we have Fastnachts - basically ridiculously fat-laden donuts. It is an old German tradition.

**Kiltboy** · 16th February 10, 10:40 AM

Originally Posted by dutchy kilted

Here in Pennsylvania Dutch Country we have Fastnachts - basically ridiculously fat-laden donuts. It is an old German tradition.

I'm so glad someone brought up Fastnacht Day. What a way to use up the lard, sugar and oil before Lent. And it only takes one of those puppies to fill you up.

**BatlRatl** · 16th February 10, 01:53 PM

Originally Posted by Kiltboy

I'm so glad someone brought up Fastnacht Day. What a way to use up the lard, sugar and oil before Lent. And it only takes one of those puppies to fill you up.

I haven't heard that phrase since I left Germany 4 years ago.
(Last night of Fasching).

**beloitpiper** · 16th February 10, 08:18 AM

Obviously I've missed something apparently quite popular...

**chasem** · 16th February 10, 09:22 AM

I love me some pancakes with peanut butter and maple syrup. So good! But very few people I've ever met have enjoyed the same... anyone here?

**Heming** · 16th February 10, 09:30 AM

To me it's fat Tuesday, and I've never heard of the pancake tradition. But I've just celebrated with tuna and cottage cheese, and will shortly proceed with walking the dog and running off to choir practice.

For those interested: In my neck of the woods, fat Tuesday isn't celebrated at all. It is already officially lent, although most people won't be fasting. Last sunday was the last day before lent, which is widely celebrated. The cake of choice is a sweet wheat-bun filled with whipped cream and jam. Messy, but gorgeous...

**macwilkin** · 16th February 10, 09:50 AM

Originally Posted by Heming

To me it's fat Tuesday, and I've never heard of the pancake tradition. But I've just celebrated with tuna and cottage cheese, and will shortly proceed with walking the dog and running off to choir practice.

For those interested: In my neck of the woods, fat Tuesday isn't celebrated at all. It is already officially lent, although most people won't be fasting. Last sunday was the last day before lent, which is widely celebrated. The cake of choice is a sweet wheat-bun filled with whipped cream and jam. Messy, but gorgeous...

How is it already Lent, when Lent doesn't begin until tomorrow (Ash Wednesday)?

T.