Post date: Mar 17, 2011 8:32:24 PM
Pancake day is back in February in 2012, Pancake day is going to be on the 21st.
Pancakes and doughnuts are associated with the day preceding Lent because they were a way to use up rich foodstuffs such as eggs, milk, and sugar, before the fasting season of the 40 days of Lent.
The liturgical fasting emphasized eating plainer food and refraining from food that would give pleasure: In many cultures, this means no meat, dairy, or eggs.
You don't have to wait until then though, why not try out a recipe today?