Shrove Tuesday
Fat Tuesday, Pancake Day, whatever you call it – I hope you enjoy your day today.
One of my favorite things that I brought back with me from living in the UK – aside from my hubby – is Pancake Day. Being a cook, I liked the way everyone emptied the contents of their fridge into their pancake batter, had parties and just generally ate, drank and were merry. It seemed such an indulgent way to get ready for the fasting during Lent.
Of course, it’s not very different from Fat Tuesday celebrations here, but the celebrations here seemed more Mardi Gras themed (as they would being from East Texas) and less “clean out your fridge and create a new recipe” so maybe that’s why I grew to love the UK celebration of Pancake Day abit more.
No matter what you call it – no matter how you choose to celebrate it – have a super happy Pancake Day this Fat Tuesday.
(photo from mydeco.com)
Peace – Tammy
~bon bon~
p.s. – what will you be giving up for Lent? I’m giving up potatoes. . . yes, you heard me right, POTATOES. Chips, mashed, fried, hashed – the whole lot. In previous years I’ve always given up something that wasn’t really that hard for me to do without — which, I think, was defeating the whole purpose. So, this year I’m going whole hog and giving up one of my loves – potatoes. Send positive thoughts my way so that I can stick to it. J And good luck to you, too!












































