Shrove Tuesday

While not a North Carolina Icon, Shrove Tuesday is a special day in our family.  On the day before Lent , my sister Kim and I usually celebrate at my daughter, Lauren's (and Adam's) home, with pancakes and sausage/bacon.  This year I brought a King Cake, a Spanish/French/New Orleans Mardi Gras tradition.  The cake is a twisted cinnamon ring with icing and purple/green/yellow sprinkles and is delicious!  This year we got ours from Great Harvest Bread Company in Friendly Center.  I recommend it!