Life Hack: How to clean a frying pan — and can I make it non-stick again before Pancake Tuesday?

As tempting as a pretty pancake pan may be, do you really need to buy a new one for the sake of one day?

Pancake Tuesday 2026 falls on February 17.

It’s nearly that time of year again. Pancake Tuesday falls on February 17 this year and it’s probably the most use my own frying pan gets each year as it’s one ‘holiday’ I embrace enthusiastically.

It’s a popular date in the calendar for Irish homes... and supermarkets are often filled with themed products for weeks in advance, from pre-made mixtures to a selection of indulgent toppings.