We asked food historian and Great British Bake-Off finalist (and pancake expert), Mary-Anne Boermans, to fill us in. “Every region has its own name for dishes peculiar to that area. It’s not ...

The tradition of eating pancakes to see in the beginning of Lent has been observed in Britain since around the 16th century.

Shrove Tuesday, or Pancake Day as it’s known colloquially, is a much-loved British tradition - but in one English town, it’s been renamed to 'Skipping Day'. Shrove Tuesday is a feast day held ...

Pancake lovers can finally get their griddles up and running, as Shrove Tuesday is finally upon us. Whether you love drowning them in chocolate and strawberries or prefer a savoury crêpe, Pancake ...

but also a great excuse to try new pancake recipes. 1. British Shrove Tuesday Pancakes Shrove Tuesday Pancakes are a British ...

The tradition of eating pancakes to see in the beginning of Lent has been observed in Britain since around the 16th century. The Encyclopedia of Traditional British Rural Sport outlines that this ...