Tuesday, 8 March 2011

Pancake Day: Giveaway and recipe

It's Pancake Day today and I have to admit that about three years ago I did not even know that it existed. I just thought, what another crazy English invention and didn't think much of it. Little did I know about how important it is for kids and families: Pancake Day is an institution in this country and by now I have realised that there is no way of escaping it. So why not simply join the fun?

We've started the day with this simple recipe for pancakes and it made enough pancake mix for about ten pancakes:

200 grams of sieved flour
3 medium sized eggs
550 ml of milk
1 pinch of salt

We've gone for the classic English lemon and sugar topping, which I've only been introduced to last week, but to be honest you can top your pancakes with whatever you like. If you want to try it the German way go for lots of apple sauce and sugar. It's absolutely delicious!

If your little one loves to help you in the kitchen, I do also have the perfect Pancake Day competition for mummies and daddies of messy little helpers: Tracey from Maddigan Mooch has kindly offered to make a handcrafted apron for the winner of today's Pancake Day competition.


Here is what Tracey says:

"I make handcrafted, high quality personalised gifts and keepsake items. Nothing is mass produced and everything is made to order. Beautiful and unique gifts made with love, that people will love to give! Gifts are appliqued with whatever fabric I have available. Fabrics range from commercial cottons to recycled, eco friendly remnants. I particularly like to use denim for its hardwearing versatility plus it looks incredibly fun when teamed with dotty fabric!"

How to enter the competition:

  1. Leave a comment telling me what your favourite pancake topping is (required)
  2. Follow @caro_mad and @maddiganmooch on Twitter and tweet "I want to win a personalised apron with @caro_mad and @maddiganmooch" (required)

For 2 extra entries:

  1. Like Maddigan Mooch on Facebook
  2. Subscribe to Mummy Alarm via email
Please, do not forget to use separate comments for each of your entries.

The closing date of the competition is 15/03/2011
The winner will be chosen at random.
The winner's name will be shown on this page.
Competition is open to residents of the UK only.
The prize is non-refundable and cannot be transferred. No cash alternative is available

ThePrizeFinder - UK Competitions.

And the winner of a personalised apron from Maddigan Mooch is...

@lilyfer85

Congratulations - I'll be in touch shortly!
Posted by at
Labels: , , , , , ,

95 comments:

  1. worm queen8 March 2011 at 12:22

    my favourite topping is mandarin oranges and alpro soya cream

    ReplyDelete
  2. Anonymous8 March 2011 at 12:28

    Tonight I will be adding the following to my pancakes : Crunchy peanut butter, Nutellaand bananas all mixed together (and to heck with the diet!!)

    ReplyDelete
  3. worm queen8 March 2011 at 12:28

    This comment has been removed by the author.

    ReplyDelete
  4. Anonymous8 March 2011 at 12:29

    - I've 'liked' and followed and tweeted too for extra entries, as I love this apron :-)

    ReplyDelete
  5. worm queen8 March 2011 at 12:30

    following the 2 on twitter I need to follow @pooohbear2811

    ReplyDelete
  6. worm queen8 March 2011 at 12:31

    like on FB - Elaine Livingstone

    ReplyDelete
  7. worm queen8 March 2011 at 12:32

    was already subscribed by e-mail

    ReplyDelete
  8. peekay8 March 2011 at 12:37

    I'm a classic fan - sugar and lemon.

    ReplyDelete
  9. Annelien8 March 2011 at 15:38

    my favourite topping has to be cinnamon caramel waffle ice cream from carte d'or, it is LUSH!

    ReplyDelete
  10. Annelien8 March 2011 at 15:38

    am following all on twitter, retweeted and also tweeted the message!

    ReplyDelete
  11. Annelien8 March 2011 at 15:39

    am following on facebook, profile is Annelien MSE Mes

    ReplyDelete
  12. Annelien8 March 2011 at 15:40

    and am already subscribed to your mailing list! (annelienmes@yahoo.com)

    ReplyDelete
  13. mummy248 March 2011 at 16:38

    my favourite is syrup! @ashlallan

    ReplyDelete
  14. mummy248 March 2011 at 16:39

    i am following on twitter and have tweeted too @ashlallan

    ReplyDelete
  15. mummy248 March 2011 at 16:39

    i am subscribed by email too

    ReplyDelete
  16. mumsarcade8 March 2011 at 20:14

    My fave is anything chocolatey!

    ReplyDelete
  17. mumsarcade8 March 2011 at 20:15

    I follow both on Twitter as @netcurtains and tweet about it too

    ReplyDelete
  18. mumsarcade8 March 2011 at 20:17

    I subscribe via email to mums-the-word@live.com

    ReplyDelete
  19. mumsarcade8 March 2011 at 20:18

    I like on Facebook as Kate Holmes

    ReplyDelete
  20. clairew1378 March 2011 at 20:40

    My favourite is maple syrup.

    ReplyDelete
  21. clairew1378 March 2011 at 20:42

    Follow @caro_mad and @maddiganmooch on Twitter and tweet "I want to win a personalised apron with @caro_mad and @maddiganmooch" (required)

    I HAVE DONE THIS - @clairew137

    ReplyDelete
  22. natalie holland8 March 2011 at 20:43

    My favourite topping is banana and chocolate topped with vanilla ice cream and more chocolate sauce!!

    ReplyDelete
  23. clairew1378 March 2011 at 20:44

    Liked Maddigan Mooch on Facebook
    - claire woods

    ReplyDelete
  24. clairew1378 March 2011 at 20:46

    Subscribed to Mummy Alarm via email

    ReplyDelete
  25. Anonymous8 March 2011 at 20:47

    I like savoury pancakes - cheese, spinach and bacon!

    ReplyDelete
  26. Anonymous8 March 2011 at 20:48

    I liked Maddigan Mooch on facebook, (natalie holland)

    ReplyDelete
  27. Anonymous8 March 2011 at 20:51

    I tweeted!!!

    ReplyDelete
  28. Medsdemon9 March 2011 at 02:30

    My favourite topping at the moment is Golden Syrup which we had liberally spread over our pancakes tonight !!

    ReplyDelete
  29. Medsdemon9 March 2011 at 02:31

    I'm alreadya follower of you on twitter but am now following @maddiganmooch too. Have tweeted x
    @medsdemon

    ReplyDelete
  30. Medsdemon9 March 2011 at 02:31

    I like maddiganmooch on FB x
    (Sarah Allcoat)
    @medsdemon

    ReplyDelete
  31. Isis1981uk9 March 2011 at 10:30

    Banana & Nutella is my favourite, but anything sweet & fruity! @Isis1981uk

    ReplyDelete
  32. Isis1981uk9 March 2011 at 10:31

    Following @caro_mad and @maddiganmooch on Twitter and re-tweeted the message. @Isis1981uk

    ReplyDelete
  33. Isis1981uk9 March 2011 at 10:32

    Like Maddigan Mooch on Facebook (Laura Pritchard)

    ReplyDelete
  34. Isis1981uk9 March 2011 at 10:33

    Subscribed to Mummy Alarm via email (Laurastewardcomp)

    ReplyDelete
  35. Heather Walsh9 March 2011 at 10:52

    My favourite is simply lemon and sugar
    @HevWalsh

    ReplyDelete
  36. Heather Walsh9 March 2011 at 10:55

    I like Maddigan Mooch on Facebook
    (Heather Walsh)

    ReplyDelete
  37. Heather Walsh9 March 2011 at 10:56

    I subscribe to Mummy alarm via email

    ReplyDelete
  38. Kim Carberry9 March 2011 at 12:28

    My fav topping is lemon and golden syrup! Yummy :D
    @kimmer2111

    ReplyDelete
  39. Kim Carberry9 March 2011 at 12:29

    I have followed and tweeted as @kimmer2111

    ReplyDelete
  40. Kim Carberry9 March 2011 at 12:30

    I have liked Maddigan Mooch on Facebook as Kim Carberry :D

    ReplyDelete
  41. Kim Carberry9 March 2011 at 12:31

    I already subscribe to Mummy Alarm via email :D

    ReplyDelete
  42. Joanna Kiely9 March 2011 at 12:48

    I love sliced banana, vanilla ice cream, syrup and a sprinkle of cinnamon!!!! Yum, yum!!
    I'm following both of you on twitter and I'm off to retweet now!!
    Great prize!!!
    @JoKiely
    Xx

    ReplyDelete
  43. Maya Russell9 March 2011 at 14:06

    My favourite topping is strawberry jam.
    @maisietoo

    ReplyDelete
  44. Maya Russell9 March 2011 at 14:09

    Have followed both on Twitter and tweeted the message.
    @maisietoo

    ReplyDelete
  45. Maya Russell9 March 2011 at 14:10

    I have liked Maddigan Mooch on Facebook as Maya Russell.

    ReplyDelete
  46. Maya Russell9 March 2011 at 14:16

    Subscribed to Mummy Alarm via email

    @maisietoo

    ReplyDelete
  47. Hazel9 March 2011 at 16:05

    Tricky ... but banana and ice cream is hard to beat!

    @beachrambler

    ReplyDelete
  48. Hazel9 March 2011 at 16:08

    Sorry should have added to my previus post that I am following both on Twitter and have tweeted.

    I have also liked Maddigan Mooch on Facebook

    @beachrambler

    ReplyDelete
  49. Sarah Laycock9 March 2011 at 18:40

    My favourite has to be bucketfuls of lemon juice and sugar x

    ReplyDelete
  50. Sarah Laycock9 March 2011 at 18:42

    Have tweeted and followed both parties on Twitter @scrumpy11

    ReplyDelete
  51. Sarah Laycock9 March 2011 at 18:43

    I have also liked Maddigan Mooch on Facebook

    ReplyDelete
  52. Anonymous9 March 2011 at 19:20

    Have liked, shared, followed, tweeted! I'm more of a savoury pancake person - I fill my pancakes with bolgonaise mince and cover with grated cheese and sliced tomatoes - then pop in grill, sizzle and serve! MMMMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    ReplyDelete
  53. jonathan reed10 March 2011 at 08:39

    Banana, nuttela and chopped roast hazelnuts

    my twitter is @rommer987

    ReplyDelete
  54. jonathan reed10 March 2011 at 08:39

    Have liked on facebook

    Jonathan Reed

    ReplyDelete
  55. jonathan reed10 March 2011 at 08:40

    I am now a subscriber to you email

    ReplyDelete
  56. Inside the Wendy House10 March 2011 at 11:09

    I am a simple sugar and lemon juice girl! @wendymcd83

    ReplyDelete
  57. Helen10 March 2011 at 11:13

    fab prize, favourite topping is summer fruits & ice cream for me.....nutella for the kids!

    ReplyDelete
  58. maci23410 March 2011 at 11:13

    favourite topping is clotted cream

    ReplyDelete
  59. Helen10 March 2011 at 11:15

    Liked Maddigan Mooch on Facebook

    ReplyDelete
  60. Helen10 March 2011 at 11:16

    subscribed by email
    oh & forgot to mention above that have tweeted comp
    @jessies_online

    ReplyDelete
  61. Angela11 March 2011 at 12:42

    I won't have anything other than sugar and lemon juice the classic is my favourite, although I did try maple syrup once which was rather nice :-)

    @MrsWebster147

    ReplyDelete
  62. Angela11 March 2011 at 12:45

    Follow both of you on twitter and have tweeted @MrsWebster147

    ReplyDelete
  63. Angela11 March 2011 at 12:49

    Have liked on facebook :-)

    @MrsWebster147

    ReplyDelete
  64. Angela11 March 2011 at 12:51

    have subscribed by email :-)

    @MrsWebster147

    ReplyDelete
  65. Katie11 March 2011 at 22:00

    My favourite would be peanut butter caramel, dark chocolate sauce and vanilla icecream!

    ReplyDelete
  66. Rachel T12 March 2011 at 19:59

    My favourite topping is Lemon juice and too much sugar, mmmm

    ReplyDelete
  67. Rachel T12 March 2011 at 20:00

    I am following both on twitter and have tweeted the message

    ReplyDelete
  68. Rachel T12 March 2011 at 20:01

    I have Liked Maddigan Mooch on Facebook

    ReplyDelete
  69. Phyllis and Gerry13 March 2011 at 07:09

    Lovely fresh fruit, rasberrys etc yummy

    ReplyDelete
  70. Phyllis and Gerry13 March 2011 at 07:10

    following @caro_mad and @maddiganmooch on Twitter and RT'd with @phyllgerry

    ReplyDelete
  71. Phyllis and Gerry13 March 2011 at 07:11

    Liked on Facebook, Phyllis Ellett my Facebook ID

    ReplyDelete
  72. Phyllis and Gerry13 March 2011 at 07:12

    Already subscribed via email

    ReplyDelete
  73. Louise13 March 2011 at 10:47

    This year I went for savoury toppings - cheese and mushroom was great

    ReplyDelete
  74. Louise13 March 2011 at 10:49

    Liked Maddigan Mooch on Facebook

    ReplyDelete
  75. emsiecov13 March 2011 at 13:15

    My favourite pancake topping is the plain and simple lemon and sugar topping.

    ReplyDelete
  76. emsiecov13 March 2011 at 13:16

    I am already subscribed to your mailing list

    ReplyDelete
  77. Anonymous13 March 2011 at 13:19

    I like Maddigan Mooch on Facebook

    ReplyDelete
  78. Anonymous13 March 2011 at 13:21

    I follow @caro_mad and @maddiganmooch on Twitter (@emma1111111) and have re-tweeted "I want to win a personalised apron with @caro_mad and @maddiganmooch"

    ReplyDelete
  79. Samantha O'D13 March 2011 at 14:15

    following @caro_mad and @maddiganmooch on twitter and tweeted competition @lillyfer85
    favourite pancake topping is cinnamon and brown sugar

    ReplyDelete
  80. Samantha O'D13 March 2011 at 14:38

    Already subscribed to email

    ReplyDelete
  81. Samantha O'D13 March 2011 at 14:40

    Liking Maddigan Mooch on facebook

    ReplyDelete
  82. Unknown13 March 2011 at 17:19

    hazelnut spread and a touch of butter all melted and yunmy

    ReplyDelete
  83. Unknown13 March 2011 at 17:20

    following @caro_mad and @maddiganmooch on twitter and tweeted competition @straysuzi

    ReplyDelete
  84. Faridah13 March 2011 at 18:00

    My favourite topping is freshly squeezed lime juice with demerara sugar.

    ReplyDelete
  85. Faridah13 March 2011 at 18:03

    Following both on Twitter and have RT'd @FlorrieFloyd.

    ReplyDelete
  86. CBo2k13 March 2011 at 19:16

    Hi, tweeted
    My favourite topping has to be ol lemon and sugar. great mix of sour and sweet that is so juicy and full of flavour
    @andrewcbo

    ReplyDelete
  87. karen13 March 2011 at 20:36

    i know that pancake day has passed but i hop that you will still accept my entry -
    my fav has got to be lemon and sugar every time!!
    follow on twitter @kdixxy

    ReplyDelete
  88. FruityTutti14 March 2011 at 12:42

    My favourite pancake topping is good old lemon and sugar although if we're talking savoury then ham cheese onion and chive!

    ReplyDelete
  89. FruityTutti14 March 2011 at 12:43

    I am now Following @caro_mad and @maddiganmooch on Twitter and have tweeted:

    "I want to win a personalised apron with @caro_mad and @maddiganmooch

    My username is @FruityTutti

    ReplyDelete
  90. FruityTutti14 March 2011 at 12:44

    For 1 extra entry I liked Maddigan Mooch on Facebook

    Hannah Evans is my Facebook name

    ReplyDelete
  91. FruityTutti14 March 2011 at 12:45

    For my 2nd extra entry I subscribed to Mummy Alarm via email

    hannahboyo@hotmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  92. deborah15 March 2011 at 10:58

    maple syrup banana and icecream yum yum

    ReplyDelete
  93. Liz Burton15 March 2011 at 22:43

    Good old sugar and lemon!

    @missielizzieb

    ReplyDelete
  94. Liz Burton15 March 2011 at 22:43

    Followed and tweeted @missielizzieb

    ReplyDelete
  95. Liz Burton15 March 2011 at 22:45

    Liked on Facebook (Missie Lizzie)

    ReplyDelete

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)

LinkWithin

Related Posts Plugin for WordPress, Blogger...