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Photos of Londoners in costume sprinting with frying pans on Pancake Day

Racers dressed in costumes including a number two pencil, a penguin and a strawberry ran with a frying pan in hand through a central London square to compete in the annual pancake flipping competition. The celebration of Pancake Day takes place each year on Shrove Tuesday, also known as Fat…

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Pancake Day 2026: 15 pancake-making appliances and essentials for Shrove Tuesday

From pans to platters, these are the only Pancake Day essentials you need this year

15 easy sweet and savoury recipes for Pancake Day

RECIPES: Whether you sway for sweet or savoury, healthy or luxurious, our selection of 15 pancakes has you covered, says Hannah Twiggs

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A history of pancake recipes – from Elizabethan ale to the invention of self-raising flour

With Pancake Day fast approaching, let’s go back in time to look at the history of the humble dish.

The Conversation

Banoffee stack or fruity granola? Here's two very different Pancake Day options - we can't decide which we love the most

Shrove Tuesday is on February 17th

Woman & Home

Hundreds cheer as runners with fry pans race to mark Pancake Day

Racers dressed as a skyscraper, beekeeper and a chest of drawers were among dozens of runners zipping around a central London square with a frying pan in hand to celebrate Shrove Tuesday, or “Pancake Day.”

The Independent UK

Why do we eat pancakes on Shrove Tuesday? Everything you need to know

Shrove Tuesday also known as Pancake Day is an historic and religious event in the UK, but what's the reason we celebrate it?

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Farmers' protest LIVE: Demonstrators hold Pancake Day 'tractor tax' rally in central London

The protest is largely on foot as police are allowing only a limited number of tractors after last month's demonstration caused traffic delays

Evening Standard

Put the maple syrup down! Here's how I'll make Pancake Day tasty without resorting to sugar

I like sweet pancakes but they get boring quickly—here's how I bring more flavor to my Pancake Day

Fit & Well

The 18 best Pancake Day recipes – from viral Japanese soufflés to classic American stacks

From matcha crepe cakes to Thai-inspired banana fritters, here’s how to take your Shrove Tuesday to the next level

The Independent UK

Want to avoid forever chemicals? Here are nine of the best PFAS-free frying pans

Reducing forever chemicals in your kitchen is difficult, but possible. To help you start, we’ve rounded up the top non-toxic pans for Pancake Day and beyond

The Guardian - UK

When Ramadan and Pancake Day overlap in one of Europe’s most multicultural cities

With two major cultural and religious festivals falling at the same time, Queenie Shaikh went out on the hunt for the best malpuras, qatayef and gözleme in London

The Independent UK

Pancake Day 2025 Essentials: Tools you need to make perfect pancakes on Shrove Tuesday

Let’s get flipping

Evening Standard

Confusion as Americans discover British tradition of Pancake Day

Discover the British tradition of Pancake Day and why it has surprised our American friends. Learn about the religious significance and humorous reactions ...

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Pancake Day: 5 cooking essentials you need to make the perfect pancakes

From blenders to batter bowls, here’s what you need to make the best pancakes this Shrove Tuesday

Kiplinger

Get Free Pancakes on National Pancake Day February 13

Celebrate National Pancake Day and Shrove Tuesday with some free pancakes.

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4 Pancake Day essentials – what you need to make the perfect pancakes this Shrove Tuesday and beyond

Experts reveal their 4 must-haves for the perfect Pancake Day celebration

Evening Standard

Dutch Pancake Day: Why do people put pancakes on their heads?

Families in certain parts of the country participate in a fun celebration to commemorate Sint Pannekoek (Saint Pancake) every November

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Wales Online

Pancake Day's over, now what to do with all that remaining batter?

Social media has come to the rescue to prevent 25 million would-be pancakes from ending up in the bin

Evening Standard

Pancake Day: Celebrities share their Shrove Tuesday creations and competitions

Fan favourites have put their pancake skills to test, from flipping to topping

Chronicle Live

Social media users left bamboozled after finding out you can make pancakes in an air fryer

As Pancake Day finally lands, many Britons are getting super creative with their recipes!

Daily Mirror

NHS issues official Pancake Day warning doctors braced for surge in demand

NHS England officials say the main NHS website sees a dramatic increase in searches for burns and scalds on Shrove Tuesday - which is today

Daily Mirror

Jamie Oliver shares 'easiest ever' pancake recipe using clever mug trick

Chef Jamie Oliver has shared his 'ultimate pancake recipe' with fans to mark Pancake Day, which he vows you will end up using again and again 'for the rest of your life'

Manchester Evening News

Pancake Day tears as Coleen Rooney shares hilarious relatable video of tantrum in the kitchen

The doting mum-of-four cooked up pancakes with her boys and fans were heartened to see how 'normal' the scene was

Chronicle Live

NHS warning over Pancake Day as demand for burns advice on website almost doubles

The burns and scalds page of the official NHS website is said to be viewed once every 16 seconds as Pancake Day lands

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