Shrove Tuesday - stems from old English word 'shrive', meaning 'confess all sins'

A few children's books have been floating in and out
of my mind recently...
like 

...

get your copy here...

and the old folktale...
The Runaway Pancake...
because instead of Fat Tuesday...
 in Scotland,
they observe Shrove Tuesday or better known as... 

 The original intent of Pancake Day is very similar to Fat Tuesday, indulgence before lent...
a chance to clear out your cupboard of fat, butter and eggs, which were forbidden during the season.


Although the grocery stores missed that memo 
and have special 

displays dedicated to filling your cupboards 
with more food products.


Meanwhile...
to get into the spirit...
the Guardian has a wee quiz to test your memory of those children's books mentioned above and more.


And after acing the quiz...
your only decision is what type of pancake you will make for the family tomorrow morning.


These lovely blueberry beauties 

from Smitten Kitchen

have my vote.
She even gives a few pancake tips for the perfect flapjack.


Those of you living in the U.S.A. may have a much needed day off for Presidents Day...
either way...
enjoy your Monday.