Shrove Tuesday

Today is Shrove Tuesday, also known as Pancake Day, here in England. Of course, in the U.S. it is Mardi Gras that is celebrated on the day before Lent. We've learned that when the British say pancakes they actually mean crepes. They refer to our type of pancakes as American pancakes, which are not at all popular here. They would never have maple syrup on either type of pancake, although they do sell it here...next to the ice cream toppings.

There was lots of talk today at work about everyone having pancakes tonight (as dessert). Two women even bought new crepe pans for the occasion. Discussion of favorite toppings came up and the unanimous decision was lemon and sugar. There was even a Pancake Party tonight for students and staff at the college where I work.

This website has some interesting information on Shrove Tuesday...
http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/customs/shrove.html

Apparently, Pancake Day is also celebrated in the U.S. (at IHOP at least)...
http://ihop.com/tellafriend.php