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"  Canadians and English received their pancake fix earlier this month on Shrove Tuesday (also known as Pancake Tuesday or, as you may know it better, Mardi Gras) but those of us who spent that day imbibing Sazeracs and munching on King Cake and are now jonesing for a short stack are in luck. Perkins Restaurant &amp;amp;amp; Bakery will be giving away free short stacks of buttermilk pancakes today, March 21. More from Delish: 7 Fluffy Pancake Recipes Archaeologists have found evidence that suggests pancakes may have been the earliest grain-based foods eaten in prehistoric societies. Flour and a combination of egg and milk were mixed together, then cooked on hot stones or over a fire. Variations of this starchy delicacy can be seen all over the world: in France as a galette or cr\u00EApe, in India as a dosa, in Australia as a pikelet, and elsewhere, including, of course, America&amp;#039;s beloved flapjack. More from Delish: Video: How to Make Buttermilk Pancakes Today, Perkins is celebrating this simple yet oh-so-satisfying breakfast specialty. Patrons will receive one complimentary short stack of made-from-scratch buttermilk pancakes today (toppings are extra). In exchange, Perkins asks diners to consider donating to Give Kids The World (GKTW), a non-profit organization that gives children with life-threatening illnesses and their families week-long vacations in Florida. The trips include meals, accommodations, and tickets to local attractions such as Disney World. More than 420 Perkins locations, which are situated in 34 states and 5 Canadian provinces, are participating in the event. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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