Because it's almost here

[ginger1981 0]

RE: French Toast - I was raised to eat mine with ketchup!

My family likes to put peanut butter on top of a grilled cheese sandwich. LOVE it...though terribly bad for you!

[j4k 0]

again, no offense but that sounds nasty too!

[Alex & Rachel 78]

Well...I have my stockpile of Jif lemons and eggs and flour and milk all ready!

I'm also going to try my hand at blini...blini with salmon and creme fraiche for the first course, and regular ol' pancakes with sugar and lemon (and maybe chocolate) for dessert! My friend and I are going to go to the gym beforehand so we don't feel too bad eating all of those lovely rich ingredients

[rebeccajo 14]

It's here!

Wes doesn't get home from work till late, but I'm gonna try my hand at this (never done it before the Brit way).

I think I'll go to Kroger's on the way home and get a RealLemon and put a homemade JIF tag on it..........

[Marilyn. 340]

I always celebrate pancake day/Shrove Tuesday!

My housemate and I did a step-by-step guide to making pancakes last year for some friends online:

For anyone who can't use youtube at work!

It's next Tuesday, isn't it? Mm, I think my favourite pancakes are chocolate filled ones - I have such a sweet tooth!

those look more like crepes

[Alex & Rachel 78]

Well, who'd want a day for American pancakes?! They're not nearly as tasty

[Kazan' Tiger 1]

That's why we eat paczkis instead! We can have pancakes the other 364(5) days a year! We bring out the paczkis only once a year today! Taaasty-!!!

Well, who'd want a day for American pancakes?! They're not nearly as tasty

[SteveLaura 0]

BBC website

Regulations flatten pancake race

A traditional pancake race has fallen flat after it was cancelled due to health and safety regulations.

Every year, children and choristers take part in the Shrove Tuesday race in Ripon, North Yorkshire.

The event was revived 10 years ago and is usually started by the ringing of Ripon Cathedral's ancient Pancake Bell.

But this year's event has been shelved, with organisers blaming the mountain of risk assessments that must be carried out before children can take part.

Bernard Bateman, one of the organisers, said they were told they would have to pay £250 to Harrogate Borough Council to close Kirkgate Road, where the race takes place.

They would also have to hold insurance risk assessments and pay to have medical staff on hand in case of any injuries or accidents.

Mr Bateman, who is also a councillor for Ripon North, said it was difficult to find volunteers to carry out the procedures.

He said: "The main problem is the health and safety aspects and issues such as that.

"There is bureaucracy that goes into holding any event these days, the policing, the risk assessments, and it has a cost factor and takes a lot of time.

"I'm always disappointed when we've held something for some years now and it can't take place."

[Trompe le Monde 1,107]

That's why we eat paczkis instead! We can have pancakes the other 364(5) days a year! We bring out the paczkis only once a year today! Taaasty-!!!

Well, who'd want a day for American pancakes?! They're not nearly as tasty

mmmm Paczkis!!!!!

[Kazan' Tiger 1]

Already enjoying mine right now! (oops, got a little powdered sugar on the keyboard.)

That's why we eat paczkis instead! We can have pancakes the other 364(5) days a year! We bring out the paczkis only once a year today! Taaasty-!!!

Well, who'd want a day for American pancakes?! They're not nearly as tasty

mmmm Paczkis!!!!!

[SMB x2 0]

I had never heard of Pancake Day until I met Stu and the more I learn about this day, the more I like it!

Not that I need an excuse to make pancakes, but it is a good one if I need it!

I'll have to learn how to make British pancakes, since all I know how to make is the American kind from the Bisquick box

Edited February 5, 2008 by SMB x2

[rebeccajo 14]

BBC website

Regulations flatten pancake race

A traditional pancake race has fallen flat after it was cancelled due to health and safety regulations.

Every year, children and choristers take part in the Shrove Tuesday race in Ripon, North Yorkshire.

The event was revived 10 years ago and is usually started by the ringing of Ripon Cathedral's ancient Pancake Bell.

But this year's event has been shelved, with organisers blaming the mountain of risk assessments that must be carried out before children can take part.

Bernard Bateman, one of the organisers, said they were told they would have to pay £250 to Harrogate Borough Council to close Kirkgate Road, where the race takes place.

They would also have to hold insurance risk assessments and pay to have medical staff on hand in case of any injuries or accidents.

Mr Bateman, who is also a councillor for Ripon North, said it was difficult to find volunteers to carry out the procedures.

He said: "The main problem is the health and safety aspects and issues such as that.

"There is bureaucracy that goes into holding any event these days, the policing, the risk assessments, and it has a cost factor and takes a lot of time.

"I'm always disappointed when we've held something for some years now and it can't take place."

Well, that's just ridiculous.

And I also need to know - how do you serve these things? Hot, warm, cold?

Be gentle with me - I'm the USC.

[Alex & Rachel 78]

Hot, definitely! That's not to say that they can't be eaten cold, but they tend to go a wee bit gelatinous when they cool down.

You can also replace the white flour with wholemeal flour for a savoury pancake that's better with toppings like cheese, bacon, egg, etc.

Basically British pancakes = crepes. If you've ever eaten at a French crepery, you'll know what to expect

Edited February 5, 2008 by Alex & Rachel

[Mary Lou 681]

Yay!! Im all ready for dinner tonight. Even got the lemons for Gary!!

[catrocks 0]

those look more like crepes

Yep, that's what we call pancakes in the UK. We don't do the thick ones like here in the US.

I have my golden syrup all ready and my lemon and sugar

$5 for golden syrup, blargggg..... but sooo worth it