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Quote: Voltman wrote in post #933I thought it funny that people were leaving the supermarket last weekend with shopping trolleys stuffed with goodies and luxury foods whilst they were also buying pancake mixes and, worse still, ready made pancakes. Hypocrisy at its best.
volty You've been indoctrinated by the church to think pancakes are only for if you are going to starve yourself the next few days. They were invented before the church was by the Greeks and Romans
I'm only making the association between pancakes and Shrove Tuesday to highlight the fact that many of the shoppers planning to celebrate this religeous event will also be stuffing their faces as usual, both before and after. As I understand it the pancakes are supposed to represent the last few crumbs of food left in the pantry before starving (to death) for the next 40 days.
Personally I don't mind when I eat them, if ever, I'm not all that partial to them, I'd rather make Yourshire puds.
I wasn't aware that pancakes were such an old recipe though. Were the ancients tossers or turners I wonder?
really enjoyed my friends 60th party last night....i met her other 5 brothers and sisters who i had not seen for about 45 years...plenty of talking and hugging and dancing the night away to 60s music...my knees are hurting now and ive had a headache all day because of how loud it was but who cares...best night out ive for i dont know how long
Quote: astoness wrote in post #948evening all hope you all had a good day...
really enjoyed my friends 60th party last night....i met her other 5 brothers and sisters who i had not seen for about 45 years...plenty of talking and hugging and dancing the night away to 60s music...my knees are hurting now and ive had a headache all day because of how loud it was but who cares...best night out ive for i dont know how long
Glad you had a good time yesterday Lyn and your team won too.