French Crepes are delicate pancakes and are the most wonderful pancake. I first experienced when on holiday in Brittany as a child. I adored them, and quickly realised that my own family´s pancake was much more like the traditional french crepe than the British. To this day we do not understand why this was the case - that said, it could have been because my family were into economising rather than any gastromic intent! The following recipe will make around 15 crepes. Ingredients 2 cups … [Read more...]

I believe that there is a time and place for every type of pancake. American Pancakes are so good on a morning, and they are (for me) the perfect comfort food when accompanied with a large knob of butter and a substantial drizzle of rich sweet maple syrup. One of my favourite breakfast indulgences is what we Brits term as the American Breakfast - where this lovely combination is joined with a couple of rashes of bacon. Delightful! Ingredients 135g/4¾oz plain flour 1 tsp baking powder ½ tsp … [Read more...]