Pancake day, Shrove Tuesday, Mardi Gras they all mean the same day but they all mean very different things. Pancake day: The day we looked forward to as there was always the challenge as to who could eat the most pancakes. Shrove Tuesday the beginning of the build up to Easter and the start of fasting for Lent. Mardi Gras: One hell of a party!
So here's an idea: If you wish to give up something for Lent give up something which is either bad for you, bad for the environment, or ethically suspect. You might want to give up any products from intensive animal rearing (yes, yes I know it will cost more but just eat less of it or buy less expensive cuts). Perhaps you could give up any fruit or veg which is out of season and, hence, probably air freighted round the world - you really don't need asparagus in March. Another idea is to give up throwing out leftovers - let's be honest you don't want to be friends with anyone who doesn't like bubble and squeak and yesterday's curry or chilli will be better reheated today.
Whatever you think today should be I hope you have enjoyed pancakes (with lemon and sugar not golden syrup) and that you feel as uncomfortably full as I do right now.
Just for the record, the Beautiful Wife and I both managed four and a half large pancakes each.
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