Two fruits pancake topping

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Date: 17 February 2010 09:44:57

We had Forgiveness Sunday on Sunday. This is also called cheesefare - the last day to eat eggs and dairy. Meatfare was the previous Sunday, the last day to eat meat. See, the Orthodox know how to feast.
Then on Monday night we had pancake day. I guess we're taking the Jewish/Christian Orthodox idea of the day starting at sunset and using it for the Anglican feast of Shrove Tuesday/Pancake Tuesday. Shrove or shrive means to seek and receive forgiveness.
The Greeks (I think) also have clean week before lent begins, where they among other more spiritual pursuits, clean the house from top to bottom. I've been doing this for 6 weeks now, so I think that counts. I like to think of it as a physical preparation and symbol of a spiritual journey to forgiveness and cleansing.

Since some of my friends are vegan anyway, our pancake feast had vegan pancakes with chilli and coriander, topped with bring-a-plate toppings like chickpeas with coconut milk, stock and bok choy.
Then sweet pancakes with lemon and sugar and this...

1 tin of two fruits (diced pear and peaches)
1/2 cup of currants
1 splash orange flavoured liqueur, or grated orange rind
Cinnamon to taste
1 heaped teaspoons of cornflour mixed into 1/4 cup of water

Mix in all together in a saucepan, then gently heat until thickened.

Good for you cheesecake - from cheesefare

2 cups of dates soaked in warm water
1 cup of almonds with skin
2 packets cream cheese
1/2 cup cream or yoghurt
Cinnamon

Mix the dates and almonds in a food processor until pulverised.
Press the mixture into a quiche dish (it's a very thin cheescake) and put in the freezer.
Mix the cream cheese, cream and cinnamon in the food processor until smooth.
Spoon the mixture into the base. It should not be runny. Return to the freezer for an hour or two.
Cut and serve. Just cream cheese and dates really - delicious.