Fat Tuesday

Pancakes are traditional, but not the chipotle scramble

Once again we headed over to the local IHOP for evening pancakes. Tomorrow is Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent, during which we are to abstain from the foods that give us pleasure. The pancake supper reminds us of the centuries-old tradition of emptying the larder of perishable items that will spoil during Lent's 40 days.

Lately we've been careful to limit our intake of sugar and processed carbs, but not tonight. I'd forgotten how well pancakes and syrup go with coffee. "Lead us not into temptation..."