How Did Pancake Feast Come About?
The love of many for pancakes is rooted in an old tradition of a day of pancake celebrated all around the world. The Pancake Day, however, was originally celebrated in England and it was held on Lent up to Shrove Tuesday. The feast of pancake is celebrated in different dates in different countries, depending on the beginning of Lent.
Starting Point
Pancake Day or the Shrove Tuesday is traditionally celebrated before the Len begins until Ash Wednesday. As Lent is time for abstinence, Christians must make sacrifices. They may not be eating meat and dairy products for a while. For this reason, Christians had to utilize food items which may be forbidden during the Lenten season. To be able to use up their stocks of dairy products, eggs and fats, Christians mix these ingredients altogether to make pancakes. These has somewhat developed into a routine during Lent which explains the origin of Pancake Day.
Feast of Pancake Race
During Pancake Day, a game called the ‘Olney Race’ is held. The ‘Olney Race’ originated in Olney, Buckinghamshire England. One day in Olney, a woman cooking pancake heard a bell ring. Afraid to be late for the church, she hurriedly ran to the church wearing an apron and with frying pan on her hand. This was the inspiration of the funny and amusing race held during Pancake Day.
The Olney Race is a sport known all over the globe. It is also one of the most waited events in the feast of pancakes. To be a candidate, you should be a local housewife wearing an apron, scarf or a hat and bringing a frying pan or griddle. Racers are required to toss pancakes at least three times before they reach the finish line. Some kids also organize their own Olney race for the fun of it.
Tasty Pancake Recipes
Pancakes are delicious and heavenly. This soft, velvety and flavorful cake recipe has been existent for many centuries now, yet it remains a favorite for breakfast meals. Homemade pancakes simply give a cozy feeling to everyone. A bite into a soft, tasty pancake makes people feel like a child again. The feast of pancake is indeed worth celebrating. One day with family members, eating all sorts of pancakes and joining many pancake activities is a worthwhile experience. No matter how you want your pancakes served, whether rolled, sprinkled with sugar, smothered with butter or topped with whipped cream and maple syrup, you can always make recipe modifications to satisfy your palette. If you wish to create healthier pancakes, that is alright too. Nowadays, there are hundreds of pancake cookbooks that may help you create a healthy or calorie-free pancake. With these cookbooks, it is now possible to celebrate a sweet Pancake Day without packing yourself with fat and sugar.
Pancake Day is a tradition that is commended by many and is also a great way to share the religious practices of Christians. Because of Pancake Day, many learned to appreciate the beauty of strong belief towards your faith and sharing your experiences with others.
If you too love having pancakes on Sunday morning and you want to surprise your family by making them yourself (not with a store bought pack) and make your whole house smell incredible, please visit this website to see some really easy and delicious recipes: pannekaker is the term in Norwegian. Another great and really delicious breakfast are waffles. Everybody loves them, they are easy to make and require very few ingredients. See how to bake them yourself on this website: vafler is the Norwegian term.
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