Shrove Tuesday

We have always enjoyed pancakes. I remember that as a child whenever it rained my Dad said: "Pannekoek vandag".

We have eaten pancakes for lunch and for supper and of course at any church bazaar in South Africa there was always a pancake stall and often we were in control there. Cadac cylinders and fry-pans ready.

In Holland we were introduced to pancakes for breakfast as the family there always had them at least once a week. Now that the Cherubs are older they manage to twist the Granny's arm and have pancakes for breakfast more frequently when they visit us or when we visit them.

Well today is Shrove Tuesday so this morning I prepared the batter and got ready for a feast for our lunch.

In no time at all the pancakes were made and ready for eating. You won't see a picture of our plates as that would be letting the cat out of the bag and you would know how many we had. I will give you a clue though.

As a lent fundraiser the Charity "Action for Children" will collect money every day in Lent from those of us who participate. The first day will be 10p for every pancake you had on Tuesday.

Douglas must pay 50p and I have to pay 60p.