pancakes anyone?

**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.

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

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

**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

**sanddog28** · 16th February 10, 08:26 AM

Originally Posted by cajunscot

Boudin Blanc, Dixie Beer and Russian Cake!

T.

Tell you now there isnt any place to get some good boudin or Russian cake down here.. now i am jelous.

**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...

**fluter** · 16th February 10, 09:35 AM

Originally Posted by beloitpiper

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

It's always a good day for pancakes.

All of those Tuesdays that were mentioned refer to the last day before Ash Wednesday, which begins the penitential season of Lent (for most Christian traditions).

In theory, we are using up the remaining fat (or eggs and milk, depending on whom you ask) in the household, by making pancakes. As we have learned, some traditions have other delicious edibles today. Then we will subsist on more meager fare for some weeks, to encourage a penitential mindset.

"Mardi gras" literally means "fat Tuesday."

**macwilkin** · 16th February 10, 09:49 AM

Originally Posted by sanddog28

Tell you now there isnt any place to get some good boudin or Russian cake down here.. now i am jelous.

Boudin Blanc is relatively easy to find here, but we have to have Russian cakes sent up from NOLA, which is pretty $$$.

T.

**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.