Good work Nicky, I've got a couple of rugby boys round tonight too for a bit of maple-syrup-fuelled hedonism.  Unfortunately, only one of them is mine, the others are bringing their girlfriends...  Oh well, one'll do.  Personally, it has to be butter and maple syrup, or even better, strawberry jam and butter.

I've just been informed that we're having a savoury course too.  Ham and cheese, and mushrooms with cream are apparently making an appearance.

My housemate just got sent to Sainsbury's to sort out ingredients.  He got back and informed us they had no lemon juice.  When asked why he didn't buy lemons, he replied, "Oh, I didn't think of that."

This is the same guy who once had to be sent a picture of a butternut squash by phone so he'd know what to buy.  Bless him.

Susanne, it is a tradition, everyone calls it pancake day here ! Really not sure what the connection is.........

Suppose I should know really 

My son asked for pancakes this morning, he settled for french toast... I totally forgot it is Shrove Tuesday today... have a good meal though!