La Chandeleur
Fête des chandelles
(Candlemas - English)
Today is Candlemas, 2 February, and it is celebrated in France with crêpes.
Today I
will be making crêpes, holding a coin in my left hand, and flipping the
crêpe pan in my right. If I can catch the crêpe, it means my family
will be prosperous for the rest of the year, such is the legend. Also,
one does not eat crêpes until after 8:00pm.
This chef at Crêperie Plougastel
on Rue du Montparnasse, allowed me to take some photos of
him as he deftly prepared all the crêpes for the lunch crowd. I have
been here three or four times, introduced by French friend Isabelle.
They have both savory and sweet crêpes with quick service and good
prices. On a street full of crêperies, this one is always well
attended.
bon dimanche
Crêperie Plougastel
47, rue du Montparnasse
75014, Paris
Crepes are certainly called for then!
ReplyDeleteBien sûr!
ReplyDeleteCrêpes are on the menu à chez la Vache aujourd'hui!
Well, I'm sure I would make a mess of that. I'm already confused. Wait! Which am I supposed to flip--the coin or the crêpe?! :-)
ReplyDeleteMiam-miam! I think there's a flight that can get me there in time for crêpes!
ReplyDeleteI love that you follow these traditions chez toi. And I wish you a successful 'flip' ce soir, mon amie!
ReplyDeleteglad it's not till after 8 -- that gives me time to study up!
ReplyDeleteNice portrait.
ReplyDeleteAlthough there is more to the "beyond" story, we had a feast of Garlic Shrimp Crêpes with Béchamel Sauce. Coins were held and crêpes were flipped.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your comments!
Bises,
Genie
First you say one doesn't eat crêpes until after 20h00. Then you tell us the guy is preparing crêpes for the lunch crowd. They eat lunch at 20h00 wherever you are?
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