Interesting Facts About Crepes

Crepes are a traditional French Food that is well known everywhere in the last few years, due to its versatility and exquisite flavor. 

At Crepêmaker we want you to know some interesting facts about crepes:

• Crepes have become a symbol of French culture and French pride such as croissants, baguettes and the Eiffel Tower. 
• There is a special day in French culture dedicated to eating crepes in France that falls on the same day as groundhog day.
• Origin of the word Crepe: Crepe paper, crepey skin,  silk crepe, and French crêpes! All four of these things describe something thin with a wrinkled or crinkly surface.The term crêpe, in both English and French, can trace its roots back to the old French word “crespe,” meaning crispy or wavy and derives from the Latin “crispa,” meaning “curly.”
• Crêpes originated in France around Brittany all the way back in the 13th century.
• Street crepe carts in France are about as popular as hot dog carts in the US, so you can find everyone eating crepes that day.
• Nowadays milk is the liquid we mix crêpe batter with today. In the Middle Ages, however, wine mixed with water was used instead.
• In some types of soup and consommé, crêpes are cut up into strips and added to the liquid, which is usually a meat broth, as in the case of the Austrian Frittatensuppe.
• Crepes almost always come in a half-moon shape though it may also be folded twice into a triangle or rolled, which is called “en pannequet”. If it’s rolled, expect some filling in your crepe!
• Traditional crepes in France are made with buckwheat rather than regular flour

French Crepes at Crepêmaker in Miami

Now that you know some interesting facts about crepes it’s time to try them. If you are looking for the best catering service in Miami, Crepemaker is your choice! The food is fresh, healthy, trendy, and attractive to people of all ages. We offer exquisite vegan options too. Contact us to book your catering today and be a guest at your event.