Pancakes on Shrove Tuesday is a tradition in my background too.

Steve, thanks for the mouthwater explanation!!! (I think )

Kipling, there are low-carb pancakes.
Here are two of my favorites: http://forum.lowcarber.org/showthre...&threadid=33501

Atkins does not recommend fasting.
I think we could honor the spirit of Lent by giving up things that we might normally consider okay in low-carb such as artificial sweeteners, low-carb desserts, sugar-free soft drinks, coffee or dairy products.