Crêpes - autum-style
Let’s just call them “Thank you for asking” and “PR bummer“: The latter group just doesn’t seem to ever become extinct, we get strange offers every other day. And they seem to become increasingly stranger. Helpful information for PR companies on how to properly approach bloggers IS readily available, to those who make the effort google, yet old habits die hard. Most companies don’t even bother to find out your actual name and as soon as I stumble across phrases like link exchange, with huge benefits for your site or will increase traffic tremendously, my index finger – already hovering over the delete button – starts weighing a ton.
Crepes - autumn-style
And then there’s: Thank you for asking. Maybe I missed the first omen, but since when have I become an omniscient guide book? Don’t get me wrong, I feel flattered to be considered a reliable source of culinary knowledge, but, truth be told, I’m a food blogger, a passionate one indeed, but not a culinary dictionary or recipe book in standby mode. It’s hard to think of a non-ironic response to someone who messed with a recipe, omitting three key ingredients and complaining about why it didn’t work out. Better yet, inquiries about generic items well covered on the Net by people oblivious to Google or Wikipedia, but squeeze my brain for something as exotic as Ricotta. Ricotta what? Still, my favorites are the ones asking for complimentary support for their business, may it be a restaurant, online service or a coffee shop. I almost choked when I read one of the recent inquiries: ‘Want to open up a coffee bar and am seeking for easy recipes. As I don’t find any recipes online, maybe you could help me?
Crêpes - autum-style
On the bright side, when dear readers and friends suggest certain culinary topics or recipes they would like to see covered on delicious:days, I’m all ears. Sometimes I have to think about a topic for some time, but when Anja (happy “sneaker” and 24/7 busy business girl) asked for a speedy dinner option to not always have to give in to the same pasta creations, I told her about my latest fast food addiction: filled Crêpes, autumn-style.
Crêpes - autum-style
Start with the batter: In a large bowl add the flour, the salt and the eggs, beat until combined (don’t overdo it), then add the milk and blend well. Sticking to the described order will help to avoid annoying lumps. Let rest for 10 to 15 minutes, then add the chopped parsley.
Prepare the filling: Heat about a teaspoon of butter in a pan, then add the finely diced shallot as well as the pancetta. Fry on medium heat until everything has gained a nice golden color. Add the cleaned baby chanterelles (“Reherl“), season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper and sauté for a few more minutes before you add the chopped parsley. Keep warm on very low heat.
Heat a preferably non-stick pan (mine is 28 cm/11 inch diameter) over medium to high heat and add a teaspoon of clarified butter. If a drop of water thrown into the pan starts to sizzle, you can begin to bake your Crêpes.
Pour a ladle of batter in the middle of the pan and move it swiftly until the batter completely covers the bottom of the pan and forms a nice round shape. Flip as soon as the bottom side shows signs of golden brown spots, then sprinkle with some cheese (optional) and spread 2 to 3 tablespoons of the chanterelle filling in one quarter of the Crêpe. Fold over the empty crepe half and repeat. Voila, a folded and filled Crêpe! Serve immediately.
Add some more clarified butter to the pan and start over again until all of the batter is used up.
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