Mardi Gras

Also known as flapjacks, hotcakes or griddlecakes, pancakes are a traditional breakfast food in the United States. Variations of the pancake, sweet and savory, are found around the world, from the French crèpe to Indian dosas. In England, Canada, Ireland and Australia, pancakes are traditionally eaten on Shrove Tuesday (Mardi Gras)--a day sometimes known as Pancake Day--as a way to use up rich foods like butter, milk and eggs before the fasting of Lent. Read more »