All Crepes Are Not Created Equal

Crepes may well be one of my absolute favortie things to mange in the world. Living in Paris, and having access to fresh crepes whenever I want is something I do not take for granted!

The crepe itself is such a wonderful idea! Why not take a pancake-like batter, form it into a paper-thin circular shape, and then fill it with a variety of sweet or savory items to create the ultimate on-the-go meal?

However, all crepes are not created equal! Sadly, every once in awhile you may order your crepe and discover the crepe is not made fresh to order, put was pre-made and will simply be filled! Sometimes your crepe may be smaller than the usual ones, and it is gone within bites! Some crepe batters are different than others, and some crepe makers cook their crepes longer than others, so it could be too crispy! Worst of all, you may order your Nutella crepe and find there is not nearly enough Nutella! The rule for toppings, on anything, is always - the more the merrier! So, after a few crepes, you begin to learn which creperies, or crepe makers will likely produce the most delicious crepe, and you try to go to them to fill your needs.

But every once in a while, you pass a crepe stand and you just know, "that would definitley be one amazing crepe," and that is precisely what happened to me today.

I ended up near the Bourse on my 3 hour break betweeen classes, because I attempted to go to la bibliotheque nationale to do some homework, mais unluckily for me, it is closed this week! So instead a did some reading in a nearby parc of cuteness, and then started to walk towards the Metro to head to school, when I found an adorable, petit, outdoor market! I was browsing through the fresh fruit, vegetables, roasting chickens and potatoes, old books, fromages, and hand-knit sweaters, and when I saw it. A little creperie stand, with a young french woman using the rake to thin the perfect looking crepe batter over the hot griddle. I could tell she was putting so much love and care into each crepe she made, and I just knew - that would be one amazing crepe!

I conveinantly had not eaten anything but my apple for breakfast, so my stomach begged for the sweet aroma of the cooking crepes! I scanned the board detailing my options for fillings.
Madame Crepe informed me that their "homemade caramel buerre salee" is their best crepe. I cannot put into words the way I feel about caramel buerre salee, so it was very tempting. But I was really craving something savory, so I went with jambon et chevre. (I am a bit obbsessed with chevre.) As she layered on the ham and goat cheese generously, folded the crispy edges over eachother, and handed me my lunch of joy, I could hardly contain my excitement.

One bite in and my tastebuds were going wild. It really was the best crepe I have ever eaten. It was the perfect thinness, and made with the darker crepe batter that I prefer! The salty jambon contrasting the creamy chevre, among the oozes of guyrere and folds of crepe was unreal. All I could think of all day was how I would have to return another time to try the buerre salee crepe! And perhaps see the library as well.

It just goes to show you, you find the best things when you're not looking for them! And - you find the best things if you are in Paris!