"I wouldn't say I had a particularly English upbringing, but there were two things my mum held on to fiercely when it came to her children celebrating cultural holidays. Of the utmost importance was Christmas, of course, but Pancake Day came a close second. I'm not really sure why this day mattered so much, but I have a sneaking suspicion it's to do with eating pancakes for dinner, lovingly doused in lemon and sugar."
"Yeasted pancakes mixed with saffron and cardamom (called chebab) are typical of Gulf countries, but I must confess I much prefer these lacy thin crêpes. So here's an ode to Mum's pancakes, with a bit of a twist."
I didn't have a particularly English upbringing, but two cultural holidays remained important: Christmas and Pancake Day. Pancake Day ranked just after Christmas and often meant eating pancakes for dinner, served simply with lemon and sugar. The ritual felt rooted in that comforting evening meal. In some Gulf countries, yeasted pancakes called chebab are flavored with saffron and cardamom, offering a rich, spiced alternative. Personal preference favors thin, lacy crêpes over the yeasted variety. The memory centers on maternal tradition and the sensory pleasure of pancakes with a subtle, affectionate twist.
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