Shrove Tuesday - also known as Pancake Day - is the day before Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. It is celebrated throughout the UK by the cooking and eating of pancakes - a last feast before the fasting and self-denial of Lent. In some places pancake races are held, where participants run along tossing a pancake as they go.
Another name for Shrove Tuesday is Fat Tuesday or Mardi Gras, so called because of the tradition of eating rich food before fasting for Lent. The famous New Orleans Mardi Gras is celebrated on this day.
Pancake Day 2013 falls on the 12th of February. Also known as Shrove Tuesday, it traditionally marks the start of fasting for Lent and is a great way to use up eggs, butter and sugar.
Flipping
- When the pancake edges turn golden and come away from the pan, it's ready to flip.
- Shake the pan to loosen the pancake, then flip it in one swift movement.
- To flip, tip the pan down to a 45 degree angle, then bring it back up sharply with a flick of the wrist. Make sure you have plenty of space!
- Too scared to flip? Don't panic - just turn it over with a fish slice instead.
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