View Full Version : Pancake Day aka Shrove Tuesday
So who is going to make a some pancake mix and pig out on pancakes.
My favourite filling is some sugar or jam.
Its also the start of Lent, anybody giving up anything.
I am giving up Alcohol its perfect timing as I will be able to start drinking on my birthday. :D
Lent, in some Christian denominations, is the forty-day-long liturgical season of fasting and prayer before Easter.[1] The forty days represent the time Jesus spent in the desert, where according to the Bible he endured temptation by Satan.[2] Different churches calculate the forty days differently.
No idea how to make them, but I bet it's stupidly easy right?
I love pancake days. OM NOM NOM
I don't like them :/ Mic does but I don't know how to make them or what he likes on them.
leowyatt
23-02-2009, 13:58
No idea how to make them, but I bet it's stupidly easy right?
milk, flour and eggs.
done!
We'll be having some tomorrow :D
Best one I had was a stall in Chelmsford. Cooked it fresh and put Maltesers in it :cool:
I think I'll just be having a touch of lemon and sugar tomorrow, although we do have some syrup and honey in the cupboard too.
You need some salt too, and add a some nutmeg or cinnamon. Once I've got the batter ready I melt some butter to pour in to add a bit of richness.
Alcohol is too easy to give up for me as I seldom drink. I don't know what I'd give up... chocolate maybe - that would make life hard!
PANCAKE BACON AND MAPLE SYRUP!!
Ooooooooooooooooooooooooooh my LORDY LORD!
I LOVE it!
The bacon must be cremated though (as always) and and and ommm nom nom nom nom nom nom nom!
Thing is, I went to buy Maple Syrup the other day and it was £5.30 for a small bottle :( The way things are monies wise at the moment I couldn't justify it :(
Sooo. Lemon pancakes for me tomorrow.
Less om nom nommy but still om nom.
I shall be making ham and cheese omlettes. Naughty but nice! :D
LeperousDust
23-02-2009, 14:21
Thing is, I went to buy Maple Syrup the other day and it was £5.30 for a small bottle :( The way things are monies wise at the moment I couldn't justify it :(
Seriously!!? Frig, must be cheaper somewhere, otherwise i'll go without it too! :angry:
Isnt imported? so they can charge silly prices, my parents bought a bottle back from Toronto and its vile stuff imho.
Yeh it is. Sainsburys price that was. We were doing a big shop as it was and yeh... an extra fiver I just couldn't do it!
We used to grab a load from California when we went over there to visit a relative - or she'd bring some over here but we haven't seen her for a couple of years!!
I may have a wonder down to lidl at some point. Maybe they'll have some for cheaper...
The problem with maple syrup is that the cheap stuff is synthetic crap that tastes awful so it's a false economy buying it. That said, the expensive stuff is effing expensive but I adore it so I'll occasionally treat myself.
I'll most likely have pancakes tomorrow, I normally do on Shrove Tuesday.
Pancakes, sugar and jif lemon. Sorted. It's about the only time I ever put sugar on anything.
Pancakes, sugar and jif lemon. Sorted. It's about the only time I ever put sugar on anything.
I always knew you were a very, very sensible man.
With english style pancakes or froggy crépes I'll only ever have lemon and sugar but with the ticker american variety I love to nom them with crispy bacon and maple syrup.
Admiral Huddy
23-02-2009, 15:17
Had mine last night :) Yummy!
Was it shrove Sunday? :confused:
Knipples
23-02-2009, 15:28
I'm going to sound like a right misery guts but I dont think i'll bother doing any tomorrow. When you live on your own theres not really any point cos things like that are better shared with someone.
That said, pancakes are yummy!
Share? Food? Are you kidding?!
Knipples
23-02-2009, 15:48
Share? Food? Are you kidding?!
Well yes I realise in YOUR case that would be a complete impossibility :p
It was more the whole fun and games of actually making them, sticking said pancakes to the ceiling following
"how high can you flip them?" competitions etc.
Then the who makes the best one competition, followed by my personal favourites
"how many can you fit in your mouth at a time?" and
"can you eat one covered in chocolate sauce without and cutlery and without licking your lips or fingers?"
Or is that just me?
Knipples
23-02-2009, 15:55
Have I forgotten my medication again?
Yes. You need to be seen to. Thoroughly.
I'm going to sound like a right misery guts but I dont think i'll bother doing any tomorrow. When you live on your own theres not really any point cos things like that are better shared with someone.
I made em when I lived on my own :o
BB x
Knipples
23-02-2009, 16:06
Yes. You need to be seen to. Thoroughly.
Is that an offer Mister Will? :p
Admiral Huddy
23-02-2009, 16:08
Was it shrove Sunday? :confused:
No I just fancied a bit :D
Is that an offer Mister Will? :p
What... again?! :p
Knipples
23-02-2009, 16:13
What... again?! :p
Sorry I must be suffering from memory loss. . . You'll have to remind me! :D
So who is going to make a some pancake mix
no chance. gonna pop down sainsburys or costcutter n pick up a bottle of that 'just add milk' stuff that'll surely be on offer this week :D
whoo.
Awesome totally forgot. I'll be making some. Will have to just have sugar and lemon as on a tight budget for the next week and a bit.
Davey_Pitch
23-02-2009, 16:45
Pancakes, sugar and jif lemon.
Couldn't agree more, it's the best way to eat them, though I am partial to putting a bit of nutella on them instead.
Admiral Huddy
23-02-2009, 16:48
Has anyone else noticed that the ends of a pancake look like a fanny! :p
LeperousDust
23-02-2009, 17:01
Has anyone else noticed that the ends of a pancake look like a fanny! :p
Not particularly....
Admiral Huddy
23-02-2009, 17:11
Yes they do!
How on earth do you roll your pancakes? ;D
Actually, I'm going to try and roll mine like one and take a pic :D
Knipples
23-02-2009, 17:39
I think hes on about the actual sides of it, when they go a bit crinkly. Not that ive seen many womens foofs :o
LeperousDust
23-02-2009, 17:47
But even so i can't see the (any!) resemblance?
Admiral Huddy
23-02-2009, 17:58
How on earth do you roll your pancakes? ;D
Actually, I'm going to try and roll mine like one and take a pic :D
Copyright..
We'll not actually roll the bloody thing you silly hippy! :D I meant roll them like Tampon! Put some Syrup inside and squeeze..
Knipples
23-02-2009, 18:00
Copyright..
We'll not actually roll the bloody thing you silly hippy! :D I meant roll them like Tampon! Put some Syrup inside and squeeze..
Erm, isnt that more like a mans bits then, syrup inside and squeezing i mean :shocked:
*goes and hangs her head in shame*
Erm, isnt that more like a mans bits then, syrup inside and squeezing i mean :shocked:
*goes and hangs her head in shame*
I'll offer you my bits for a comparison test ;)
Erm, isnt that more like a mans bits then
No. That's when you fill it with mayo.
LeperousDust
23-02-2009, 18:07
Guys? Really; wtf happened to this thread :p?
Guys? Really; wtf happened to this thread :p?
Someone let Huddy in, after that there was only going to be one outcome.
Knipples
23-02-2009, 18:08
I spose I should accept some of the blame here as well ;D
I'll offer you my bits for a comparison test ;)
What time will you be round? :p
It wont be round knip....it'll be hard and straight.
Not if Stan has anything to do with it.
Its also the start of Lent, anybody giving up anything.
Oh oh, I forgot this bit.
I'm going to give up Atheism for Lent.
TinkerBell
23-02-2009, 19:46
Nom Nom Nom to Pancakes!!
I will be having VERY sweet pancakes tomorrow in the form of vanilla ice cream, with melted chocolate :D NOM NOM!!
oh bum is it tomorrow :( Faysh is working nights so won't be going to my mum's for pancakes this year.
Prob make some for Josh and Ella with sugar and lemon, Georgie doesn't like them (along with pretty much everything thats not pasta, chocolate, ham and yoghurt) she is so fussy!! lol
I'm going to give up Atheism for Lent.
I'm giving up religion.
oh bum is it tomorrow :( Faysh is working nights so won't be going to my mum's for pancakes this year.
Prob make some for Josh and Ella with sugar and lemon, Georgie doesn't like them (along with pretty much everything thats not pasta, chocolate, ham and yoghurt) she is so fussy!! lol
I could get some Aunt Bessies ones if you're feeling particularly lazy ;)
Knipples
23-02-2009, 20:35
Im giving up giving up stuff! ;)
Pancake day is tomorrow Tiggy :)
Oh crap. Aunt Bessies frozen pancakes it is for us, lol.
By the time we get home from ballet there is no way I'm frying pancakes!!
but, but, but, but, but it takes about 5 minutes! Make the batter in the morning, job done.
Nah, I'll go to my Mum's at some point over the next week or so, and we'll have proper ones then. It's just not the same when I make my own :(
I had a cold Tesco pancake with Nutella and peanut butter for breakfast this morning.
Nom Nom Nom.
LeperousDust
23-02-2009, 21:06
Make the batter now put it in the fridge overnight, it's technically the best thing to do anyway (although i don't know why). Making pancakes from scratch is just as much trouble as "pre made" ones! One frying pan, three ingredients and a bowl is all thats needed (plus toppings)!
I'm making a HUGE bowl now so we can use it tomorrow, annnnnd i'll probably test it as well i guess :p
I get home from college at 10pm and will still be cooking pancakes. They take about 30 seconds to mix from scratch and even less to cook. Jeeeeez :p
Just sugar & lemon for me. Oldest and best :)
LeperousDust
23-02-2009, 21:27
I get home from college at 10pm and will still be cooking pancakes. They take about 30 seconds to mix from scratch and even less to cook. Jeeeeez :p
Just sugar & lemon for me. Oldest and best :)
I dunno its good, buuuuut syrup is also godlike
Prefer lemon & syrup. It's the sweeeeeet and soooooour. The only sweet and sour I really love. It's got to be dripping in lemon though. Om nom nom nom.
I'm giving up pancakes for lent :p
Pancake mix has been made and will supply me with about 15 pankcakes I reckon. So at least 6 with bacon and cheese. :D It's going to be a naughty evening I reckon!
Knipples
23-02-2009, 21:52
What time shall I come up for tea? ;D
Pancake mix has been made and will supply me with about 15 pankcakes I reckon. So at least 6 with bacon and cheese. :D It's going to be a naughty evening I reckon!
I don't even like them and that sounds good :p
I'll be cheating this year. Asda were doing mixes were you just add milk and makes about 10 pancakes a bottle. 2 bottles for a quid and I just couldn't say no. :) They might be terrible but I couldn't actually afford buying ingredients I'm so skint at the mo! :(
I think hes on about the actual sides of it, when they go a bit crinkly. Not that ive seen many womens foofs :o
Lies.
Erm, isnt that more like a mans bits then, syrup inside and squeezing i mean :shocked:
*goes and hangs her head in shame*
Syrup inside a man's bits?! What sort of men have you been seeing?! :shocked:
No. That's when you fill it with mayo.
Dude, that's just wrong! :'(
What time shall I come up for tea? ;D
Can I do the Huddy comparison test?
I don't even like them and that sounds good :p
Well, that's just one of the ones... i quite like them filled with spinach, honey, chestnuts, mincemeat and grated cheese, chicken and mushrooms. Not all mixed together though. :p
I reckon I'll have mixture of savoury and sweet.
Knipples
23-02-2009, 22:18
Syrup inside a man's bits?! What sort of men have you been seeing?! :shocked:
Ok ok, for the forums benefit I will rephrase, I wasnt actually meaning real syrup came out, but come on im hardly a million miles out by saying what I did :p
Can I do the Huddy comparison test?
Is that part of the deal breaker so that I earn some pancakes at the end of it? :evil:
You know what's ultimately funny? I hadn't read this forum until 2:20PM today, and yet we had pancakes for breakfast today. lol
My son (14 years old) ate 24 of them. I somehow managed to stuff 10 of them down my gullet and Tina had 7 or 8. Then Patrick came back looking for more!!! Good thing Tina knows from prior experience to make gazoodles to cover his ravenous appetite for her most excellent pancakes!! :D
leowyatt
23-02-2009, 22:28
24 :shocked: that lad would put most of us to shame ;D I've managed around 10 before but not in a while.
Oh, Patrick very much takes after me in that regard. I've just gotten old enough I can't stuff myself like that anymore.
[EDIT] Taking thread way too far off topic
Yes, my boy is with Tina's pancakes like Cookie Monster is with Oreo's. ;)
Good Lord!! As my Grandad would say, does he have hollow legs????? ;D
Piggymon
23-02-2009, 22:42
Tomorrow, many many pancakes will be munched .. NOM NOM !!
Did you know the calories from pancakes don't count on actual pancake day... *nods sagely*
GET IN!!!!!!! :cool::cool::cool::cool:
24? How thick were they? I'm up for the challenge :cool: :D I've eaten a 20oz steak with sides in one sitting I'm sure I can manage 24 pancakes :evil: Ok so I'm going to have to double the gym efforts.... but still :D
I suspected as much, Piggy
I've eaten a 20oz steak with sides in one sitting
I'd give it a go :D :o
LeperousDust
23-02-2009, 23:19
Finished my test pancakes before, test successful. Rest of the batter is now waiting in the fridge :)
We're giving the pancakes a miss tomorrow, my Mum is going to come over for tea on Thursday and I'll make them from scratch, eek!
Think I might have a ready made pancake with Josh tomorrow but wait til faysh is off to have proper pancakes lol
I'll get far too stressed trying to make pancakes with kids shouting "mummy mummy Josh did this or Georgie did that" lol
LeperousDust
24-02-2009, 02:40
I know i've not got kids so my opinion isn't valid etc... But surely making pancakes with kids is actually probably one of the easiest things ever? Easier than cooking a dinner i'd say. Yeah might get a bit messy with batter but nothing a cloth won't wipe a work surface down with? I can't understand what is worrying about mixing three ingredients together and putting on a hot pan, flipping adding whatever and eating.
I used to love pancake day as a little kid with my mum and i'd love to cook pancakes for kids now i think it'd be fun :D
I know i've not got kids so my opinion isn't valid etc... But surely making pancakes with kids is actually probably one of the easiest things ever? Easier than cooking a dinner i'd say. Yeah might get a bit messy with batter but nothing a cloth won't wipe a work surface down with? I can't understand what is worrying about mixing three ingredients together and putting on a hot pan, flipping adding whatever and eating.
I used to love pancake day as a little kid with my mum and i'd love to cook pancakes for kids now i think it'd be fun :D
Its nowt to do with mess etc and I agree its much easier than cooking a dinner buuuuuuuuuut I am rubbish at making pancakes and have to concentrate on making sure they don flop over while trying to turn them over :( lol
My son is like his Daddy and expects something straight away and bloody nags soooooooo much (another thing he learned off his Dad) lol
Not much point in making batter mix for 2 pancakes when I have a couple of ready made pancakes in the fridge.
come to mine then, I'll make the batter you make the pancakes :p lol
LeperousDust
24-02-2009, 03:00
Pancakes ARE instant! Take a minute which each side, they can watch them cook! And i never thought about a small batch of batter, having just made batter enough for god knows how many (15 eggs went in either way :D woop). But you could just make it straight in a mug, one egg little milk flour and whisk with a fork.
My point is no-one should ever have instant/ready made pancakes in their fridge! Because "regular" pancakes are instant!
If i lived closer which im only guessing since i don't know, i would come over and make batter and pancakes and i reckon be gone within 30 mins easy, i'd also task the kids into doing most of it because i'm bossy they'd love it and its just fun :)
LOL ok ok ok :p If it all goes wrong I am gonna hold you responsible :p lol
That goes for Josh crying cos mummy's pancake looks like an omlette (as in folded over) not flat and round lol
An email has just been circulated at work to say that pancakes will be cooked at 11am. I'm almost glad I came into the office today.
leowyatt
24-02-2009, 10:17
An email has just been circulated at work to say that pancakes will be cooked at 11am. I'm almost glad I came into the office today.
wow we don't get pancakes :(
Admiral Huddy
24-02-2009, 10:18
No. That's when you fill it with mayo.
Avoid Nuttella, unless your into that sort of thing !
wow we don't get pancakes :(
Nor do we usually. We did in the first few years I was here but then the management changed and little nicities like that and bacon sarnies on a Friday morning stopped.
Made my mix last night and tis in fridge :)
Also made lasagne and cheesecake (ok Rob made it ;)) this week.... bang goes the diet!
BB x
Admiral Huddy
24-02-2009, 10:51
Made my mix last night and tits in fridge :)
Corrected! Sorry couldn't resists! :D
Shouldn't the mix be in the pan?
Knipples
24-02-2009, 11:13
Huddy I think you need a cold shower and a lie down! :p
Admiral Huddy
24-02-2009, 11:30
Huddy I think you need a cold shower and a lie down! :p
It's my age - Sorry :D
Knipples
24-02-2009, 11:33
Hey yer making me smile on a bit of a difficult day so its all good. :)
Admiral Huddy
24-02-2009, 11:35
Hey yer making me smile on a bit of a difficult day so its all good. :)
I have just the solution..
. Cook a Pancake..
but don't be daft like BBx and try cooking it the fridge though :p
Davey_Pitch
24-02-2009, 11:43
My son (14 years old) ate 24 of them.
I'm so up for that challenge, I could eat them all day long :D
I'm so up for that challenge, I could eat them all day long :D
Bring it on big guy! :D
I'm so up for that challenge, I could eat them all day long :D
Me too!
:D
Mmmm might have to go to Crepe Affaire for lunch... nom!
BB x
Davey_Pitch
24-02-2009, 12:15
Bring it on big guy! :D
Your 6 pack against my carry pack? No contest :p
Your 6 pack against my carry pack? No contest :p
What does that mean? :p
Davey_Pitch
24-02-2009, 12:34
You have a 6 pack stomach, mine is more like a carry pack :p
You have a 6 pack stomach, mine is more like a carry pack :p
Yes but I can carry moer than 6 pancakes dammit!! ;D :p
None of the pancakes I had yesterday afternoon looked like a girls secret parts.
Mine neither... I ate lots :)
I didn't have enough. Damn kids.
I may have to make some more tonight :/ I did share last night!!! :D
BB x
Piggymon
25-02-2009, 21:41
I may or may not have eaten about 6 last night :o
6?! :O
Actually... me too... yesterday and tonight.
Ah well!
BB x
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