Comments on: Crepes: A Day Off Activity

By: Kimmy

Kimmy — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 17:18:00 +0000

I love crepes, probably too much. In fact in college I used to go to this crepe cafe called The Creperie, basically every day. I think I spent more money on crepes than on school! Has anyone tried this new “Crepini” yet? I was going to try them and wanted to know if anyone has heard of them yet. Pretty sure the place is called the CrepiniCafe.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 15 Jul 2007 12:53:00 +0000

Woohoo! After reading this insightful piece about crepes and following your recipe this afternoon, I feel I have mastered the once-daunting task of creating crepes. Finally, crepes have been demystified. Not only was I successful, but it was terrific fun!

I don’t know how I stumbled onto this site, but I’m amazed to see a chef so generously offer her time, advice, recipes and moreover herself, to others in a blog. Cooking is an act of loving, in a way, as it involves the ingredient of sharing more than any other, and so it is really beautiful to find a chef who shares what she has experienced to others without any pretense. Thanks so much!

By: kneeko

kneeko — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 10:23:00 +0000

hmmm crepes…. i’m craving for mango crepes… whewww

By: Amy

Amy — Tue, 28 Nov 2006 19:07:00 +0000

My favorite way to eat crepes is with a small pat of butter melted over, a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, and a dusting of raw vanilla sugar.

I first learned to make them from a Hungarian woman when I lived in Paris. (How’s that for cultural fusion?) I usually blend the crepes less, but let the batter rest for an hour or so, which I suspect has a similar effect of allowing the proteins to chain up. I imagine that yours are more lacy from the additional air. I will have to try it your way the next time!

By: Passionate Eater

Passionate Eater — Tue, 28 Nov 2006 05:39:00 +0000

I love crepes, but your mouthwatering description and step-by-step recipe made me utterly and speechlessly enamored with them.

My heart just stopped.

Your post doesn't even need pictures, the words already depicts every nook and cranny of "crepes" perfectly.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 28 Nov 2006 04:56:00 +0000

i just made crepes yesterday! we are of one mind. no not really, but don’t i wish! thank you shuna for the recipe and especially for the engaging, enlightening explanation. i will remember your lessons the next time i try my hand at crepes.

i also think you should know that your sage-caressed perfect pumpkin pie was a perfect addition to the thanksgiving table this year.

By: Scott at Real Epicurean

Scott at Real Epicurean — Tue, 28 Nov 2006 01:59:00 +0000

Crepes are great. Mine usually turn out like haphazard pancakes, English style (i.e. sloppy).

Oh, I’m from England : )

By: Dave

Dave — Mon, 27 Nov 2006 23:55:00 +0000

Strawberry and banana crepes, hand fed to My LOve…. I must do that again soon. THanks for the reminder, Shuna.

By: Tony

Tony — Mon, 27 Nov 2006 08:27:00 +0000

I make crepes for my 5 year old daughter whenever she asks for them, even on school days. I love your quote about making it for those you love. Whenever I make them, I am brought back to Paris and I’m thankful that I get a chance to make these wonderful simple treats.