History Of A Dish - Crepes Suzette

The French associate crepes with the northern region of Brittany, where crepe stands at every village market offer savoury and sweet fillings. Its more hearty cousin, the pancake, can be found world-wide, drizzled with maple syrup (US) or filled with walnuts and chocolate (central Europe). But crepes suzette come bathed in melted butter, sweet orange syrup and Grand Marnier (or curacao, Cointreau or a combination). A tableside flambe adds effect. There's a legendary and accidental beginning to ...