BRITISH PANCAKES

Pancake Day, also known as Shrove Tuesday, has a rich history that dates back to the Middle Ages. It is the day before Ash Wednesday and is celebrated in some countries by consuming pancakes. This day marks the last day before the liturgical season of Lent, characterized by 40 days of fasting, prayer, and penance leading up to Easter Sunday. The tradition of eating pancakes on Shrove Tuesday is thought to have originated as a way to use up rich foods, like eggs, milk, and sugar, before the fasting season of Lent. During Lent, Christians would fast from certain types of food, including those considered luxurious or indulgent. Making pancakes was an efficient way to use these ingredients so they wouldn’t go to waste during the 40 days of Lent. “Shrove“ comes from the old Middle English word “shrive,“ which means to absolve. This day was traditionally seen as a time for confession and absolution before the beginning of Lent. The pancake-making tradition is most closely associ