Savannah Bethea vented at what she sees as the end of something she considered a key part of "girlhood" for her growing up.

Put the flour in a large bowl with a pinch of salt, make a well in the centre, pour in the milk and eggs, then whisk until you have a smooth batter. Add the vegetable oil and whisk again.

It never fails. You get the kids to bed, finally crawl into your own bed after a long and exhausting day, and then the second ...