Stack ‘em up this Shrove Tuesday!
Next Tuesday will see us at the
kitchen hob flipping our dinner around, which can mean only one thing – it’s
Shrove Tuesday of course! Otherwise known as Pancake Day, it’s a firm family
favourite for many people. It’s widely believed that the origins of the tasty
treat lie with Lent traditions, but it may surprise you to learn that the
pancake’s history goes way back!
According to some researchers,
analysis of starch grains suggests that our prehistoric ancestors may well have
eaten pancakes. A 30,000-year-old tool had traces of the grains, which researchers
believe means that our culinary Stone Age counterparts were making flour from
cattails and ferns, which they then mixed with water and baked. The perfect
pancake surface? Any hot, flat rock – which probably produced something like
the modern-day crepe.
Pancake-like recipes have been a
common item in many diets over the years – the Ancient Greeks and Romans ate
them topped with honey, and Elizabethans flavoured them with spices and fruit.
Of course, they were a good way to use up perishables before Lent, so they
became a traditional meal at this time of year.
Avoid a flop with Creamline
We’re on hand to make sure you have
a flipping good day, with quality ingredients and some great recipe ideas. Why
stick to the same toppings? Try some of these mouth-watering combinations to
make 2019’s Shrove Tuesday a little different:
- Butternut
squash, goat’s cheese and rosemary – try making these pancakes in
more of a fritter-style, and serve up with peppery rocket salad.
- Bacon and avocado – this makes for
a delicious brunch. Why wait until Shrove Tuesday?
- Dark chocolate and banana – perfect
for afters, this is a great healthy option for little ones.
All set for Pancake Day? Don’t
forget that Pancake Packs
are available to order from our Daily Essentials range now! Choose from rich
Nutella or classic lemon and sugar. Frying pans at the ready!
