Flip
Historically, Fat Tuesday was “fat” because it was a time to eat up all your rich, fatty foods before beginning the great fast of Lent. Often this meant combining your eggs, butter, and milk with flour to make pancakes (and don’t forget the bacon and sausage!).
For most communities, Fat Tuesday is all about the food:
- In France they celebrate with crepes, waffles, and beignets.
- In Italy, it’s all about the cannoli.
- In Spain, it’s omelet day.
- In Portugal (and Hawaii), they eat malasadas (sugar coated donuts).
- In Poland (and places with large polish enclaves like Chicago), it’s a day for eating deep fried, jelly-filled donuts called paczkis.
- In Sweden they eat semla (a treat akin to a cream puff).
- In Ireland and the UK, it’s pancakes all the way and in some towns, they even have pancake races wherein runner must flip a pancake in a pan while running (this might be a fun activity with your kids!)
So invite over a few friends, bust out the griddles, and make something delicious.
For your pancakes: The BEST Blueberry Syrup
Ingredients:
- 2 cups frozen blueberries
- ½ cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Add all ingredients to a saucepan and bring to a simmer. Let it cook for a few minutes until the blueberries are mushy and broken down. Remove from heat and let the contents cool for 5-10 minutes. Transfer to a small blender or food processor and puree until smooth. Enjoy!
