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Today From Jen Hubley, your About Today Editor I have decided that the US needs to celebrate Shrove Tuesday. This is not because I particularly feel the need for more shroves, but rather because the UK holiday Shrove Tuesday is also Pancake Day, and I think we can all agree that life needs more pancakes. What Is Shrove Tuesday? Probably twenty percent of you read that last blurb and thought, "Well, now she's really gone off her rocker. There's no such thing as a shrove!" The rest of you will want to read on to find out what, in fact, Shrove Tuesday is. Pancakes From Around the World I used to work at a pancake restaurant, so I think I've eaten every single recipe in this list. Except for sweet red bean pancakes, but I plan to rectify that immediately. Easy Vegan Pancake Recipes I love that we live in a world where you can give up animal products and still have pancakes. This, to me, is a mark of civilization. Fat Tuesday Recipes Our version of Shrove Tuesday in the US is Fat Tuesday. And don't worry: There are still plenty of eats on offer. Today Ads Pancakes Recipe Easy Gelato Recipes Employment Letters Waffle Batter Mix Cholesterol Recipe Featured Articles Take Our Travel Survey! Guide to Olympic Hockey Avoid Getting Hurt by Your Wii The Geography of the Vancouver Olympics Is Black History Month Relevant? Follow Us on Twitter!   More from About.com Managing Dog Behavior Problems Understanding common dog behavior problems like barking, biting, and chewing is key to handling them appropriately. More > Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds Keep yourself, and your family, happy and healthy this fall with these tips. More >   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Advertisement