Mom, the Lunch Lady

Pancake Tuesday, Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras, Shrove Tuesday; it doesn't matter what you call it, these pancake recipes are sure to make your day a delicious one! Pancake Tuesday, or Shrove Tuesday has traditionally been the last feast day, before the start of Lent, on Ash Wednesday. In Christian religions, Lent is observed to remind us of the 40 days Jesus spent fasting in the dessert. Many people decide to give up something they enjoy for lent, and as a result Shrove Tuesday became a day of feasting, before starting the Lenten season. Pancakes have become the food of choice for Shrove Tuesday, as they are often made with sugar, fat and milk; and are indulgently delicious.  Pancake Recipes Perfect for Pancake Tuesday Traditional Pancakes Pikelets - Aussie Home Cook These pikelets or baby pancakes are a quick and easy treat. They are great for kids or adults and make versatile snack, breakfast or even lunch! Classic Buttermilk Pancakes - What a Girl Eats Classic buttermilk pancakes are

T his linky party is the perfect place to show off your creativity! Share your blog posts, for a chance to be featured next month!   Today is the last day of February. The year 2022 is already flying by! I am hoping with most of the restrictions being lifted this month, that work will return to it's busy atmosphere with tons of lunches, meetings and events to cook for.   WELCOME to the February 2022  " You're the Star " Blog Hop! Before we continue onto the Linky party I wanted to share from my blog: Pancake Tuesday, Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras, Shrove Tuesday; it doesn't matter what you call it, these Pancake Recipes are sure to make your day a delicious one! ___________________________ WELCOME to  HOME feature week of the February 2022  " You're the STAR " blog hop! Meet your HOME week Hosts   This week is HOME feature week Swing by the Home Hosts' Blogs: Bev from Eclectic Red Barn Cindy from Mom, the Lunch Lady Niki from Life as a LE

 These chewy oatmeal cookies are made from scratch, just like grandma use to make. This basic recipe has crispy edges, and soft-chewy centers. Make them with raisins and chocolate, or omit which ever you'd like, they will still be insanely delicious! Jump to Recipe Oatmeal cookies have always been one of my favourite homemade cookies. I love how hearty they are and how they can both be crispy and chewy at the same time. With a hint of cinnamon and rich brown sugar, these cookies truly taste like the goodness coming out of grandma's kitchen. My kids have always kept away from oatmeal cookies, stating they were "old people" cookies. Imagine how surprised I was when these cookies didn't even last 2 days! That's how good these are. Even my picky youngest said they were super delish! Which Oatmeal is Best for Cookies? The answer to this is quite simple- old fashion oats. They are larger, heartier and give amazing texture to cookies. Old fashion oats are a whole gra