Pancake Day offers the perfect opportunity for some flat bonding - whip the mixture up in five minutes, see who's the best flipper, and top with whatever sugary goodness you fancy. With just 3 ingredients, anyone can make a decent crepe. It’s the toppings that make it!
This year, why not try a savoury pancake to start? Ham and cheese is a surprisingly tasty pancake topping and will fill you up more than plain old lemon and sugar. Though the classics are classics for a reason… you can’t go wrong with chocolate and strawberries; add a bit of whipped cream on the side and that’s dinner sorted. Or, of course, you can go all out for the special day. Load up on chocolate, biscuits, sauce, whatever you like - it's your pancake!
Though pancakes won’t take you too long to make, if you don’t fancy flipping yourself this year, Newcastle offers a great range of pancake spots.
Fluffy Fluffy on Grainger Street serves amazing Japanese-style souffle pancakes, with topping choices like tiramisu, crème-brulee, and matcha, Fluffy Fluffy offers a whole new pancake experience. With 10% student discount too, you can't go wrong! The giant pancakes are airy and light, and something different to your everyday crepe.
Or if the classic crepe is what you’re looking for, take a wander to Monsieur Crepe Café in Heaton. This cute café offers traditional sweet and savoury pancakes and you can also find them at the Tynemouth Market at the weekend if you’re ready for pancake day to come early!
If, like most of us, you’re in lectures on this special date, then take your lunch break at The Dispensary by St. James. I’d been dying to try their instagrammable pancakes for quite a while. With a range of specials on offer, these thick pancake stacks are definitely worth a try.
Whatever your plans this pancake day, make the most of it and enjoy!