On Fat Tuesday

Pancake day, two days ago, came out of nowhere :). Normally I'm more prepared for these things. Nevertheless I was able to put something together to mark the day of decadence.

I find it funny, and ironic, that people go out and buy ingredients to make pancakes on pancake day, given the history of it. The original idea is that the Catholic fasting month of, Lent that precedes Easter, is a time where meat, fish and dairy products are to be avoided. To rid the home of dairy products such as milk and cheese, and other "pleasures" like sugar, everything is used to make pancakes and such deserts. It's one day of massive indulgence in gluttony when rich fatty foods are consumed, hence its names; "Mardi Gras", "Shrove Tuesday", "Fat Tuesday" and so on.

I had some gluten-free ingredients in the house, and some "keto" chocolate spread 😂. No idea why I need any of that, because I used real sugar, lol. This pancake recipe is very far from keto.

I don't practice Lent, but I wish all those that do a reflective and fulfilling month. 🙏

Peace & Love,

Adé