CRÊPES (FRENCH PANCAKES) FOR THE CHANDELEUR...
Candlemas, a Catholic
holiday is celebrated exactly 40 days after Christmas – every 2nd of February
to be precise. For the Catholics it is a feast to commemorate the Virgin Mary’s
purification and the presentation of the child Jesus. Originating as a Roman
feast, this tradition has been observed from generation to generation and even
to this day.
In France, Candlemas holiday is called La Chandeleur, Fête de la Lumière or jour des
crêpes. One of the highlights of this French celebration is eating
a lot of crêpes on Chandeleur, along with a bit of fortune telling while the
crêpe is being made. Part of the French tradition is holding a coin with the
writing hand and a crêpe pan held by the other hand. The crêpe is flipped into
the air. If the crêpe is caught in the pan, it is believed that the family will
be prosperous for the rest of the year. (Source : Bordeaux apartement).
Yummy Sixte. Domitille
ReplyDeleteI was sure you would like them...Best, Sixte
DeleteVery yummy Sixtine. Christie
ReplyDeleteThank you Christie. Sixtine
DeleteI love pancakes. Jemma
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DeleteWhenever I am in France I make sure I eat pancakes. Joanna
ReplyDeleteLike you Joanna, I try to go to "crêperies" when I am in France, it is so good... Best, Sixte
DeleteCrepes are my weakness (not the only one). Pascale
ReplyDeleteAh temptations.... Best, Sixte
DeleteWhy do I like pancakes? You can put whatever you like in them. They are different every time. Grace
ReplyDeleteYes, you are right Grace. Have you ever tried the salted ones as well? Best, Sixte
DeleteI am not very religious, but I will have some pancakes anyway. Cheers, Sally
ReplyDeleteOf course Sally. It is not religious nowadays tough...Best, SIxte
DeleteHey Sixtine, pancakes are something I adore. Thanks for your recipe. Gema
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome Gema. Best, Sixte
DeleteI put banana and chocolate sauce with strawberries in my pancake. What is your favourite one Sixte? Karen
ReplyDeleteSeems very nice Karen. I prefer them with fresh lemon juice and a little bit of caster sugar. My children with Nutella (obviously...). Best, Sixte
DeleteMy children would eat pancakes every day! I don't blame them. It is such a good treat. Lorna
ReplyDeleteYes, they know it Lorna...Best, Sixte
DeletePancakes are fantastic! This blog as well. Shelly
ReplyDeleteThank you ever so much Shelly...Best, Sixte
DeleteI made pancakes yesterday. They disappeared very quickly. Thanks Sixtine, you are always full of good and simple ideas. Marie
ReplyDeleteYou're very welcome Marie. Many thanks for your lovely comment...Sixtine
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