Yes, there is a day here dedicated to pancakes.
Today is "Shrove Tuesday" which in the states is more commonly celebrated as Fat Tuesday or Mardi Gras. But in London, everyone associates this day with good ole' fashioned pancakes. Sounds like a good day to me!
The thought is that you are supposed to use this day to clear your cupboards of sugar, fat and eggs in preparation of lent... all ingredients that make up a British pancake, which are commonly more crepe-like than the US pancake, but still just as delicious.
To celebrate, the city held multiple events today all themed around the breakfast favorite. These included races that judged participants on how well they could run and flip a pancake in a pan (a funny sight to see if you have no idea what's going on); free pancakes being given away in different neighborhoods; and a local restaurant chain holding a 'Man vs Food' type competition - eat 10 pancakes in 15 minutes and your meal was free.
A sweet and silly celebration for everyone and anyone to enjoy! I mean, really, who doesn't love a good pancake? : )
Maybe Jake and I should have pancakes for dinner in your honor!! :)
ReplyDeleteSo... did you eat pancakes? : )
Deletehaha no... grilled cheese instead! :)
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