American Food & Drinks

Happy Pancake Day! Why do we celebrate Pancake Day (Shrove Tueday)?
Shrove Tuesday, is traditionally a day for some merry-making - a last 'fling' before the long fast.
It is best remembered today with making pancakes, the last chance to indulge yourself before Lent. For most people it is just pancake day and nothing more, but the custom arose through the need to use up food items, which were forbidden during Lent.
Pancakes were, and still are believed to be of good luck in many areas of the world as they contained many herbs and food items associated with the prosperity and longevity.
Made from batter and fried, in fat, the ingredients symbolise four crucial points of significance at this time of year: