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Crepes
Crepes are very thin and delicate pancakes. Crepes can be folded and stuffed with a variety of foods, meats and fruit.
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What is the history of crepes?
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The history of crepes begins with the pancake, which first appeared as a flat, unleavened bread as early as prehistoric times. Anthropologists believe that the round shape was no accident. The circular pancake may have been in reverence to the sun, which was worshipped by ancient civilizations. Starting in the 15th century, the pancake began popping up in Europe, where it assumed many different names and traditions.
From Pannekoeken to Johnnycake
The Dutch call it pannekoeken, the Germans pfankuchen, and the Swedish pannkakor. In looking at these names, you can easily see the origins of the English word pancake. Today, variations of pancakes exist in nearly all cultures, from lentil cakes in India to blinis in Russia and tortillas in Mexico. We first saw them in America as "griddlecakes" or "johnnycakes," which had been introduced to early settlers by the Native Americans.
A Crepe, My Lord?
In France the pancake is known as a crêpe, spelled with a character known as the circumflex or ˆ over the first "e." The word comes from the Latin term crispus, which explains the flat, almost crisp texture. The crepe actually originated in Brittany, in the northwest corner of France, where they still make sweet crepes or galettes, which are filled with meats and cheeses. In medieval times, peasants presented crepes to their feudal lords as a demonstration of loyalty. In the Breton town of Quimper they actually have a museum celebrating the history of crepes. It's located (where else?) in Place au Beurre or Butter Square!
Read more: http://www.world-of-crepes.com/history-of-crepes.html
How many crepes do the French eat every year?
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they eat not alot at breakfast and at lunch they eat seven different coarses but at dinner they dont eat much again
Are crepes fried?
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Yes. The batters are very similar. Although, a crepe has stuff you can put inside of it like applesauce or cherry pie filling. A pancake cannot roll up and hold fillings.
How to remove crepe myrtle sap yes I know it is aphids not sap from car windshield?
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I have used baking soda to get it off my windshield, but it takes a lot of elbow grease to do it. Use a damp rag and sprinkle a good amount of baking soda on the surface to be cleaned. As you scrub, you can feel when it comes clean. (It won't work without the water - if your rag dries out, get it wet again.) Then rinse to get the baking soda film off. I believe you can use it on the painted surfaces, also, as baking soda does not scratch. However, I am still looking for a faster way to get the sappy film off because my whole car is covered with it!
When do people in France eat crepes?
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Crêpes are the traditional meal at La Chandeleur (Feb. 2). In Brittany (the westernmost part of the country) they are considered a specialty and you can find restaurants (in any part of France to be true) that will serve you a complete meal with crepes all year round.
What should you put in a crepe?
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Well, what goes really good with crepes is strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries.
Also, yogurt goes relly good with them too.Vanilla yogurt with a touch of cinnamon is wonderful.
And what to drink? A good choice is coffee, milk, or wter.Orange juice is not good because it messes up your taste buds causing the crepes to taste gross.
What is a crepe like Russian food?
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Crepes are from France and Russia. There are different recipes for each. Russian crepes are usually called blinu.
When to move crepe myrtle?
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In the Southeastern US, its best in the fall months, just before winter when it goes dormant. The first sign is when the sap starts to lessen.
Are crepe myrtles poisonous to smoke?
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yes , the smoke consist of particles of organic material being inhaled into the lungs, like any other burning material being inhaled its poisness to the human body
How long do crepes last for in the fridge once they are made?
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Crepes are a french breakfast, lunch, dinner or dessert. Most of us Australians if eating crepes eat them for a snack with ice-cream or Maple Syrup! If your question is how long do crepes take to cook, you turn them over when the start to bubble on the top in the pan or crepe maker. Crepes are often made up of flour, mil and a bit of sugar!! Some French people often have crepes with tinned fruit on the crepes or freshly cut up fruit.
Is crepe myrtle tree poisonous?
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yes but it take a while to get it heated up and start burning and after that it burns for about 5 minutes
What tree or shrub resembling a crepe myrtle has thorns or spine at the end of the branches?
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Is crepe myrtle ground cover poisonous to horses?
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No, crepe myrtle is not toxic to horses. However, if a horse eats too much it can cause mild gastrointestinal upset.
How do you revive a crepe myrtle after replanting?
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You only prune a Crape Myrtle as little as needed. When you prune the branches back to the trunk every season it's called Crape Murder. You weaken the tree and stunt it's growth. It eventually will quit putting out sturdy growth that will support the blooms and the tree will become susceptible to many kinds of fungus and rot. Only trim what really has to be trimmed for shape and thinning so sunlight can get to the inside of the tree. Plus trim the tips after they bloom out. This will promote more blooms and growth. That will increase the blooms and give you a healthy pretty bloom filled tree. (Plus a little fertilizer won't hurt.)
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How do you keep crepe myrtles blooming?
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The most common reason would be lack of sun. Crepe Myrtles need full sun in most areas. If you want to move it, cut it back and dig up in winter. The other reason may be too richer soil which promotes leaf growth over flowers. Try using ash or a seaweed extract. Anything with a high potash/potassium content.
The myrtle is a bush and is in full sun. I saw one article that said they like acidic soil similar to azaleas, should I add soil additives. It is also getting regular water. Should I cut back?
Who invented crepes?
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a region in northwest France called brittany invented the first crepes in the 1900s
Why is crepes the national food of France?
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Yes.
In France they have a lot of respect for food and traditions about it. Saying this they have a lot of traditional or regional food , for example; Quiche Lorraine(made with eggs,cheese,ham and cream) and it looks like a cake and it is salty. You can eat it cold or hot.
Also they like duck stew, or Civet (meat cooked to its limits).They like artichoke bottoms topped with mayonnaise and lobster. They like to have an entree like cheese, yogurt or a salad and they drink a lot of wine. This has been decreasing because the young are turning to fruit juices,beer and less wine.
Where is the crepe myrtle usually found?
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Originally from Asia, Crepe Myrtle (aka Crape Myrtle) was brought to to England and the United States in the eighteenth century and is now grown in warm climates around the world. In the US it is found as far north as Massachusetts.
Where does the word crepes originate from?
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The word, like the pancake itself, is of French origin, deriving from the Latin crispa, meaning "curled".
How much does a crepe cost in France?
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Crepes are not the staple food in France. You don't find crepes shops, and they are not sold on markets. That said, if this is your idea, you could go to a creperie (restaurant that offers crepe-based menus) and eat the simplest one for between one and two euros.
