With the kickoff for Mardi Gras happening, I thought it would be interesting to see if there was anything new I could learn about it by simply googling Mardi Gras. Didn't think that was possible because I am a Louisiana native but I was wrong. Fat Tuesday is also known as Pancake Tuesday. I had no idea.

This day is also known as Shrove Tuesday, a day when pancakes are typically eaten, and it's the day before Ash Wednesday. It's the last day of eating whatever you want before Lent begins. This custom is observed by many different Christian denominations on several countries. The reason for pancakes being eaten might have come from the foods that are typically not eaten during Lent, such as butter, eggs and fat. Mardi Gras is also Fat Tuesday, when people typically gorge themselves. So it makes perfect sense to gorge yourself on pancakes before you give up something wonderful for 30 days.

With this newfound discovery, I think I will start celebrating pancake Tuesday at Uncle Bill's. They do have some awesome pancakes and will give me an excuse to have breakfast for dinner.