Slashfood Ate (8): Best Pancakes for Fat Tuesday

by Nicole Weston, Posted Feb 27th 2006 @ 7:01AM

Even though the may of Pancake Town USA doesn't seem to think that any time is a good time for pancakes, he certainly can't deny that Fat Tuesday, also known as Shrove Tuesday, is a natural day for them. The tradition of eating pancakes on the last day before the season of Lent was started to use up dairy and eggs that were often abstained from, from Ash Wednesday to Easter. But enough with religious roots: you don't need an excuse to eat pancakes, but it doesn't hurt to have one. Here are Slashfood's eight favorite pancake recipes:

Sarah's Banana Pancakes - Bananas give a great nutritional boost of any breakfast. And as Sarah pointed out, maple syrup never hurt anyone, right?
Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes (pictured)- Blueberries and pancakes are a classic flavor combination for good reason
Buttermilk Cornmeal Pancakes - Add an element of the South, grits, to either breakfast or snack time with these
Classic Crepes - Ideal for both sweet and savory fillings, these thin pancakes are a great alternative to thick and fluffy ones
Amaretto Orange Pancakes - Delicious and indulgent flavor combination, just right for a Mardi Gras celebration
Strawberry Whole Wheat Pancakes - Healthy and hearty, not to mention filled with fresh spring berries
Ice Cream and Chocolate Pancakes - Need we say more than the name? You might want to save these delicious pancakes for dessert
Dutch Baby Pancake - Light and airy, but decadent at the same time. This giant pancake is great for sharing with friends