March - Time for the first of the month quiz and it's Pancake Day 2022 - Enjoy some low carb ones

As we welcome March, the third month of the year, it's time for the first of the month quiz. I'm only asking seven questions, I hope you may have a go at answering them.

1. What is the birth flower of March?

2. Symbolizing courage, name March's birthstone?

3. What's the zodiac signs for early March until March 20? And what about the sign for the latter part of March?

4. 'Dear March - Come in', was a poem by which reclusive 19th Century American poet?

5. On what date in March is Saint Patrick's Day?

6. Complete the saying: 'March comes in like a lion and goes out like a ....'?

7. The lives of the four March sisters feature in which famous novel?

How did you do? Please come back tomorrow when the answers will be revealed. 😊

Yes today, March 1st 2022, is Pancake Day! Will you be enjoying some? Will you be flipping some? Now that can be fun - but have you the skill? Eddie and I may well be enjoying some low carb pancakes (see recipe below). We particularly like them with some low carb fruits, but dear reader you choose your accompaniment.

These crepes/pancakes are virtually carb. free and are very easy to make.

Although you use ricotta cheese they do not taste of cheese.

Low Carb Crepes / Pancakes Recipe

Ingredients
makes between 6 and 8 crepes/pancakes
200 Grams of ricotta cheese
3 eggs
I teaspoon of cinnamon
A splash of milk

Method
1. Mix the cheese, eggs and cinnamon into a small mixing bowl, add a splash of milk if the mix is too thick to run freely.
2. Place a small knob of butter into a frying pan, I use a small omelette pan 8".
3. Heat the butter and spoon in 3 table spoons of mix. Fry until firm then turn over and cook for one minute or until the crepe is starting to brown.
4. Allow to cool and fill with cream cheese and finely chopped spring onions or smoked salmon and asparagus tips, whatever you like. Roll up the crepe and enjoy.
5. Great at any time and very good for the lunch box or picnics.
6. Also great warm with some low carb berries and double cream.
7. Or why not serve with a slice of lemon - gently squeezed over the crepes.

~ have a lovely day ~

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All the best Jan