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Pancake Tuesday?

  • 10-02-2013 11:28pm
    #1
    Morag
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,427 ✭✭✭Morag


    Do you bother with it?
    Is it an excuse to eat pancakes and more of a cultural tradition then a religions one; like Fat Tuesday?
    Or another christian tradition you've no time for?


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  • #2
    Sarky
    Closed Accounts Posts: 31,967 ✭✭✭✭Sarky


    PANCAEK!!!!!11!!1!1!!ELEVENTY


  • #3
    aaakev
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,088 ✭✭✭aaakev


    Pancake tuesday is a religious thing????!!!


  • #4
    Sir Digby Chicken Caesar
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 23,556 ✭✭✭✭Sir Digby Chicken Caesar


    sure if it's pancake tuesday it should be fat wednesday


  • #5
    Sarky
    Closed Accounts Posts: 31,967 ✭✭✭✭Sarky


    Morag wrote: »
    Do you bother with it?
    Is it an excuse to eat pancakes and more of a cultural tradition then a religions one; like Fat Tuesday?
    Or another christian tradition you've no time for?

    Ahem, to clarify:

    I <3 pancakes. I had some for breakfast this morning. Pancake Tuesday is just another excuse to eat pancakes. Religion no longer has anything to do with it.


  • #6
    eviltwin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,495 ✭✭✭✭eviltwin


    aaakev wrote: »
    Pancake tuesday is a religious thing????!!!

    Wasn't it a way of getting rid of all the tempting stuff before lent began? So in a roundabout way its got links to religion but feck that, I am having my pancakes on Tuesday :D


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  • #7
    Cedrus
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    Pancake tuesday IS Fat tuesday AKA Mardi gras.
    How can the last day before lent be anything but religious?


  • #8
    Pushtrak
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,640 ✭✭✭Pushtrak


    Cedrus wrote: »
    Pancake tuesday IS Fat tuesday AKA Mardi gras.
    How can the last day before lent be anything but religious?
    By being cultural?


  • #9
    Sierra 117
    Registered Users Posts: 629 ✭✭✭Sierra 117


    I use it as an excuse to eat pancakes.


  • #10
    Cedrus
    Registered Users Posts: 1,429 ✭✭✭Cedrus


    Pushtrak wrote: »
    By being cultural?

    Religious culture.


  • #11
    MetalDog
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 904 ✭✭✭MetalDog


    I use it as an excuse to eat pancakes, just like how I use xmas day as an excuse to crack open the first beer of the day at 10am and get away with it.


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  • #12
    Squarewave
    Registered Users Posts: 1,059 ✭✭✭Squarewave


    I think most people have lost sight of the true meaning of the day

    Pancake Tuesday is actually about remembering St. Pancake who was martyred in 100AD when he was coated in batter, fried and lightly drizzled with maple syrup by the Romans.

    I for one will continue to honour St. Pancake by frying small effigies of him and consuming them, then by the magic of transubstantiation they will be transformed into the tasty flesh of St. Pancake himself.


  • #13
    WoollyRedHat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,462 ✭✭✭✭WoollyRedHat


    Squarewave wrote: »
    I think most people have lost sight of the true meaning of the day

    Pancake Tuesday is actually about remembering St. Pancake who was martyred in 100AD when he was coated in batter, fried and lightly drizzled with maple syrup by the Romans.

    I for one will continue to honour St. Pancake by frying small effigies of him and consuming them, then by the magic of transubstantiation they will be transformed into the tasty flesh of St. Pancake himself.

    You forgot to mention he was whisked away before being beaten to death by them, but otherwise historically accurate and well said.

    The only problem I have with Pancake Tuesday is that it doesn't happen enough. Every Tuesday should be Pancake Tuesday, the world would be a happier place, and there would be less fighting and stuff.


  • #14
    Lingua Franca
    Registered Users Posts: 2,800 ✭✭✭Lingua Franca


    MetalDog wrote: »
    I use it as an excuse to eat pancakes, just like how I use xmas day as an excuse to crack open the first beer of the day at 10am and get away with it.


    And easter to have three meals of solid chocolate.


  • #15
    Bannasidhe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,218 ✭✭✭✭Bannasidhe


    I don't like pancakes. I think they taste crepe.




    :pac:


    I'll get me coat.


  • #16
    legspin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,018 ✭✭✭legspin


    I love Shrove. When I was a kid I looked forward to it with glee. And I still use it as an excuse for pancakes.
    However, just as important is today Collop Monday. Today was the day you consumed all the meat in the house before Lent.


  • #17
    kylith
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,736 ✭✭✭✭kylith


    Squarewave wrote: »
    I think most people have lost sight of the true meaning of the day

    Pancake Tuesday is actually about remembering St. Pancake who was martyred in 100AD when he was coated in batter, fried and lightly drizzled with maple syrup by the Romans.

    I for one will continue to honour St. Pancake by frying small effigies of him and consuming them, then by the magic of transubstantiation they will be transformed into the tasty flesh of St. Pancake himself.

    Heresy! No true Roman would put anything other than sugar and lemon juice on his Pancake


  • #18
    sbsquarepants
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,812 ✭✭✭✭sbsquarepants


    I have to say i never made any connection between religion and eating pancakes - but now that i have i will be boycotting stuffing my face as usual.
    Praise jesus for pancakes:D


  • #19
    Talia Full Racket
    Posts: 0 CMod ✭✭✭✭ Talia Full Racket


    I love pancake day and chocolate egg day


  • #20
    BizzyC
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    Meh, I prefer french toast.


  • #21
    WoollyRedHat
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    BizzyC wrote: »
    Meh, I prefer french toast.

    Well La di da.


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  • #22
    Dades
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 25,558 Mod ✭✭✭✭Dades


    I made pancakes mix for two last week. And ate them all myself. Nyom.


  • #23
    PopePalpatine
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    BizzyC wrote: »
    Meh, I prefer french toast.
    ZOMG HERETIC!!!!111!one1!!!!:):)


  • #24
    Zombrex
    Closed Accounts Posts: 25,848 ✭✭✭✭Zombrex


    If God wants me to stuff my face full of things with zero nutritional value, who am I to argue.


  • #25
    Bannasidhe
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    Zombrex wrote: »
    If God wants me to stuff my face full of things with zero nutritional value, who am I to argue.

    Stupid creator who designed us so all the stuff that tastes yummy is bad for us... 'intelligent design' my arse!


  • #26
    Dades
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 25,558 Mod ✭✭✭✭Dades


    Bannasidhe wrote: »
    Stupid creator who designed us so all the stuff that tastes yummy is bad for us... 'intelligent design' my arse!
    I listened to a Science Fantastic (with Michio Kaku!) podcast last week explaining why we stuff our faces with all that stuff. :)


  • #27
    doctoremma
    Registered Users Posts: 1,870 ✭✭✭doctoremma


    Pancakes are grim. Fact.

    My husband loves them. He eats them with gravy. Yorkshire has a lot to answer for.


  • #28
    Beruthiel
    Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 42,362 Mod ✭✭✭✭Beruthiel


    Crepes.
    Which should only ever be washed down with a cider from Brittany. Of which, I have three bottles. \0/


  • #29
    Nolars
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    Pancakes are the nearest thing to heaven my belly will ever get.


  • #30
    c_man
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    Pancakes are over rated. If they were all that then we'd be having them every day. Humbug.


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  • #31
    Nolars
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    c_man wrote: »
    Pancakes are over rated. If they were all that then we'd be having them every day. Humbug.

    overrated? The devil himself has appeared.


  • #32
    mcmoustache
    Registered Users Posts: 7,237 ✭✭✭mcmoustache


    Myself and my girlfriend have been having an argument over the past week about how best to celebrate St Pancake's Day. Maybe someone here can help.

    The issue here is sugar. My faith demands that sugar be added to the mix. The mix should be thick so that when fried correctly, there should a gooey layer in the centre.

    In her heretical interpretation, there should be no sugar added - sweetness is to be sprinkled on top after frying. I think this is nonsense.

    So, which is the correct way?

    (I have to leave my keyboard for a bit but I should be back later)


  • #33
    DylanII
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,102 ✭✭✭DylanII


    mcmoustache wrote: »
    Myself and my girlfriend have been having an argument over the past week about how best to celebrate St Pancake's Day. Maybe someone here can help.

    The issue here is sugar. My faith demands that sugar be added to the mix. The mix should be thick so that when fried correctly, there should a gooey layer in the centre.

    In her heretical interpretation, there should be no sugar added - sweetness is to be sprinkled on top after frying. I think this is nonsense.

    So, which is the correct way?

    (I have to leave my keyboard for a bit but I should be back later)

    No sugar added.

    You can add sugar and lemon after they are cooked. - I put lemon on then I lay it onto a plate full of sugar. Roll it up and eat before it goes cold.


  • #34
    Talia Full Racket
    Posts: 0 CMod ✭✭✭✭ Talia Full Racket


    No sugar added


  • #35
    Nailz
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    Ahh lads, this thread has made me laugh, cheers! :)


  • #36
    mcmoustache
    Registered Users Posts: 7,237 ✭✭✭mcmoustache


    Balls! I think I'm going to have to admit that I was wrong. I don't really like that idea.


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  • #37
    kylith
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    Sugar added, but the pancake should not be thick. More sugar is added afterward along with lemon juice. I also like them just with butter. Nom.


  • #38
    ShooterSF
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    Blackcurrant jam is my only topping. But as to how pancakes are "made", made???, they just appear on my plate brought forth by the birth giver. I don't dare question how they came to exist. Even during years I'm not living at home the family gather for pancake Tuesday, even if it's just a cultural thing.


  • #39
    EoghanIRL
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    aaakev wrote: »
    Pancake tuesday is a religious thing????!!!
    Did you not read that part of the bible ?


  • #40
    Gbear
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    WoollyRedHat wrote: »
    Every Tuesday should be Pancake Tuesday, the world would be a happier place, and there would be less fighting and stuff.

    There'd also be considerably more obesity.

    This is the recipe I use:

    American Style Buttermilk Pancakes

    I serve them with chopped up banana, natural yoghurt and honey.


    If I'm making "proper" pancakes I have them with Jam or else lemon, sugar and cinnamon.

    Omnomnmonmonomononmonmonmnmnmonmon


  • #41
    Patr2
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    YOU HAVE TO honor the great tradition that is pancake Tuesday..
    Does anyone have any crazy toppings that they have on their pancakes?!


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  • #42
    demanufactured
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    Ice cream and 100s and 1000s


  • #43
    Sarky
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    This time I'm going to try Cadbury's Creme Eggs as a topping. If you don't see me posting by Wednesday, assume the worst, but take solace in the fact that I died happy.


  • #44
    aaakev
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,088 ✭✭✭aaakev


    EoghanIRL wrote: »
    Did you not read that part of the bible ?
    Im not into fairytails tbh....


  • #45
    lazygal
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    We'll be having ours the traditional atheist way, with a side order of tasty, tasty tiny preshus dead baaaaabieeees. Yum.


  • #46
    seamus
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    Squarewave, I have unashamedly copied your post verbatim to my facebook status. It's just too funny not to.


  • #47
    Sofaspud
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    Patr2 wrote: »
    YOU HAVE TO honor the great tradition that is pancake Tuesday..
    Does anyone have any crazy toppings that they have on their pancakes?!

    I've just finished my breakfast pancake, and later for my dinner in work I've made a pancake with mince, onion, peppers and spinach with soy sauce, honey and lemon juice. Not sure whether to go sweet or savoury for my after-work pancake.


  • #48
    mehfesto
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    I'm here trying to make atheist pancakes, but I forgot the baby-flavoured chocolate mix. Anyone know if Tescos or Dunnes still stock it?


  • #49
    Sofaspud
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    mehfesto wrote: »
    I'm here trying to make atheist pancakes, but I forgot the baby-flavoured chocolate mix. Anyone know if Tescos or Dunnes still stock it?

    They only sell the powdered stuff. It's not very tasty though, can't beat organic.


  • #50
    The Mad Hatter
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    mehfesto wrote: »
    I'm here trying to make atheist pancakes, but I forgot the baby-flavoured chocolate mix. Anyone know if Tescos or Dunnes still stock it?

    No, but you can get it on the high street.


  • #51
    Mark Hamill
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,789 ✭✭✭Mark Hamill


    mehfesto wrote: »
    I'm here trying to make atheist pancakes, but I forgot the baby-flavoured chocolate mix. Anyone know if Tescos or Dunnes still stock it?

    Yes, but it probably contains horse babies instead of human babies.


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