Mardi Gras

On Tuesday this week it's National Pancake Day or Mardi Gras, which originates from Christians and French Catholics who observe Lent.

Lent is the period of forty days leading up to Easter and traditionally is a period of fasting. So on the day prior to Ash Wednesday, known as Shrove Tuesday in some parts of the world, folks would use all the dairy products and rich foods by making pancakes.

Joy has been listening to shows this week, and discovered a couple which feature the date. The first comes from RCA's The Magic Key featuring the music of Rio and New Orleans during Mardi Gras.

Next up, is a show from our favorite couple, Fibber McGee and Molly. On National Pancake Day, Fibber has decided to get up and make a pancake breakfast in bed for Molly. 

Molly however, would much rather keep her kitchen in order. After several hours, and a disaster of pots and pans in the kitchen, Fibber finally makes the perfect hot cakes, which he and Doc Gamble enjoy, but by this time Molly has fallen back asleep.

I hope that your Pancake Day doesn't involve any of the danger of Fibber's cooking! The scariest it will be in our home, is getting on the scales at the end of the week after all that syrup! 

Enjoy listening to your favorite shows with your hot cakes today!