42 m. ago Unexpected history of pancakes from Ice Age discoveries to Roman treat

Ahead of this year's Pancake Day celebrations, the Mirror takes a look at the history of this delicious - and surprisingly ancient - flippable treat, including the intriguing toppings your ancestors would have loved

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3 h. ago 'Do not' warning issued ahead of Pancake Day as households set to make one common mistake

Shrove Tuesday is fast approaching, but Brits are being warned of a common pancake mishap that could be costly to fix

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4 h. ago Pancake Day: What is Shrove Tuesday and why do we celebrate with pancakes?

Find out why we eat pancakes on Shrove Tuesday 🥞

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11 h. ago Ninja shoppers race to buy 'zero stick' frying pan reduced to £13 ahead of Pancake Day

"The Ninja frying pan is a game-changer. Its ultra-slick non-stick surface makes cooking and cleaning effortless. Heats evenly for perfect results every time"

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30 h. ago Pancake Day UK 2025: When is it and why is Shrove Tuesday so late this year?

We usually celebrate Pancake Day in February 🥞

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30 h. ago Can dogs eat pancakes? The ingredients you should never feed your pet this Pancake Day according to experts

Some of our favourite pancake ingredients can be toxic to our pets 🐶

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3 d. ago ‘Traditional flavours and modern ideas’ turn Swedish buns into a TikTok delight

The ‘fantasticallly delicious’ semla has gone from a simple Nordic springtime favourite to a Noma-approved delicacyThe earliest version of the Swedish semla was a 16th-century plain bread bun served in a soup of warm milk eaten only on Shrove Tuesday in preparation for the 40-day fast of Lent.It is a far cry from this year’s hit varieties, which include Dubai chocolate (the chocolate bar with a knafeh and pistachio filling that became a TikTok trend) and chokladboll (based on a Scandinavian oat, cocoa and butter ball – a popular fika item). Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Aldi shoppers say 'I need' after spotting limited edition Cadbury treat ahead of Pancake Day

A new treat can be found in Aldi Special Buys this month

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5 d. ago Pancake Day recipes: Eight top chefs share their tips for nailing Shrove Tuesday

Eight chefs, eight twists: not all heroes wear crepes

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5 d. ago Argos shoppers 'ditch' pans for £4 Pancake Day gadget that makes 'perfect' crepes

Shrove Tuesday is now just over a week away

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7 d. ago Dog Friendly Pancakes: These treats are perfect for your pooch on Shrove Tuesday

These are cheap, easy and healthy for beloved pups.

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7 d. ago Argos cuts price of 'non stick' Tefal frying pan for Pancake Day

Argos is selling the Tefal Excellence 20cm Frying Pan for a discounted price - but there's a way to get it for even cheaper ahead of Pancake Day

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7 d. ago Tefal frying pan 'ideal for pancakes' now 50% off ahead of Shrove Tuesday and it's got 10k 5

If it's good enough for Jamie Oliver's kitchen, it's good enough for yours - and it's a flipping bargain at the moment too ahead of Shrove Tuesday on March 4

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7 d. ago Why is Pancake Day in March? As raging Brits wonder why Shrove Tuesday is 'so late'

Pancake Day is on the minds on many Brits looking for an excuse to indulge. However, you might have noticed Shrove Tuesday isn't in February this year - we have a look as to why

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