 |
| Just delightful! |
This week’s French Fridays with Dorie challenge is for Butter & Rum Crepes! In 2001, I spent five days in Paris (unfortunately, before I met John). I stayed at the beautiful Hotel St. Louis en l’Ile. L’Ile St. Loius is the perfect place to stay in the center of Paris. It’s with in walking distance to so many sights – and, of course, the view of Notre Dame is unsurpassed from there. It’s also filled with gourmet food shops and restaurants. One of the restaurants I went to was a Crêperie. They had every kind of crepe imaginable – sweet and savory. I tried one of each – one with creamy chicken and asparagus and one with chestnut paste. They were both amazing. Of course, Trevor would ask, “What isn’t amazing when you’re in Paris?!?”
 |
| So full of flavor! |
These sweet crepes are flavored with orange and lemon zest, dark rum, and Grand Marnier! Then, they’re topped with a lightly sweet sauce of honey, orange and lemon zest, and melted butter. Although they sound rich, they’re incredibly light and delicious. We each ate only two but could easily have finished them all!
 |
| Fresh from the pan – with sugar to keep them from sticking together. |
You really should not be intimidated by making crepes – they’re quite simple. The key is leaving enough time to let the batter rest in the refrigerator for a few hours.
 |
| Are you ready to taste Spring? |
 |
| Here I am on the bridge over Monet’s waterlily pond! 2001 |
OMGosh, those look SINFUL!
Definitely an easy dessert! And I love the photo of you at Giverny…I’ve been on that bridge, too!! Have a great weekend. xo
I have yet to meet a crepe that I couldn’t get a long with – of course, they would taste best in Paris!
What a fun memory of Paris. I don’t remember eating them when we were there. Glad you guys liked these! 🙂
Your memories of Paris are lovely! The Crêperie sounds wonderful…the Chestnut paste crepes sound amazing and gives me some ideas for the future! Your crepes look delicious…glad you enjoyed them!
Love the memories of Paris and the wonderful shot of you on the famed bridge. How special. Yes, you really need to go back there with John. SOON 🙂 Reading your post made me want to board a plane. Instead, I think I will make more crepes…..
Oh, Susan, so many memories. Without John and, now, with. I rented an apartment on L’Ile St. Louis for four weeks several years ago. I spent my time hanging out on the bridge and eating ice cream cones from Berthillons. Your crepes look as amazing as they obviously tasted. Good job, my lady.
Great job! I’m sure your crepes were delicious.
Your crepes look so delicious! I really couldn’t get mine to flip (and I guess I should have made a full recipe and just kept trying…), but the sauce I had was delicious, and so made the “mess” yummy anyway.
It is so true,,, they sound like they are going to be rich, but their light and I kept on eating more of them.
All this talk of Paris – I am getting in the mood… Lovely memories.
Your crepes look wonderful and they are fun to make.
I absolutely love crêpes, and these sound fantastic. Yes, they are so easy to make… why don’t we have them more often? Yours look so good!
On our last trip to Paris (1998) we also stayed on L’Ile St Louis, at the Hotel de Lutece. I loved the location. Of course, we were there in August, so Berthillons was closed for vacation. The crepes look so good. You’re making me hungry again.
I loved this recipe! The crepes were so tasty, light and fluffy! I just loved them!
Seems like we were all having sweet memories of Paris this past week. I wonder if I have been to that same Creperie before. Did they also have a take away stand in the front? If so, it’s one of my favorite crepe places in Paris.
L’Ile St. Loius is one of my favorite spots in Paris, home to Berthillon and lots of excellent shops! What a terrific memory! These were quite delicious. Glad you enjoyed them!
I have yet to make the crepes. Can you believe that I will be late with them? lol. Everything is better in Paris, ’tis true. But how much fun is it when foods eaten here can take us there so quickly? Now I can’t wait to make these!
Your creps look terrific Susan – I want some all over again now.
I hope you have been back since you got married and shared crepes. These were good weren’t they.
Ah yes, I’ve eaten both sweet and savory crepes in Paris – so simple but such a great palette for creating so many delectable dishes! Fun recipe!
I think you and John should head back there soon and test the crêpes together. Beautiful photos!
Gorgeous crepes, now I’m dreaming of breakfast in France!