Pancake Day is the day before the start of Lent. It is a tradition in the UK dating back hundreds of years. People fast during Lent to share in the Lord's experience of fasting in the wilderness for 40 days and they used to give up all animal products like meat, eggs, cheese, and milk. So pancakes were an easy way to clear out the cupboard and ensure the foodstuff would not spoil.
Our pancakes include flour, eggs, and milk and are served by squeezing lemon juice over the pancake before sprinkling on a little sugar. We served over 150 today at the Chaplaincy.
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