Pancake Day – Shrove Tuesday – 16 February

February 16th, 2010 · No Comments

Don’t forget your pancakes today, Tuesday 16th February.
The tradition of making pancakes on Shrove Tuesday dates back to ancient times when people would get ready for Lent by using up food items such as butter, milk, eggs and sugar.  These ingredients provided much needed nutrients leading up to the 40 days of fasting.
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