August 23 - Simply Crepes

We have grown to love French crepes.


There used to be this nice, cozy restaurant here in Hoboken, called Rue de Jardin. They served specialty crepes. The restaurant was next to a park where our kids hang out and play. We used to stop by Rue de Jardin for some crepes. My kids love the Nutella crepe. My husband will go for ham and cheese. And I will have my spinach and prosciutto.


While Rue de Jardin has closed, another crepe restaurant opened in Hoboken, called Crepe Grill. It became another hangout place for us, since it is near the soccer field where my kids play.

French Crepe



Ingredients (makes 8 servings)
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp salt
6 eggs
1 cup 1% milk
1 cup water
4 tbsp butter, melted
4 tbsp butter for cooking




Preparation (40 minutes)
Whisk all the ingredients together. Set aside in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.


Cooking Time (30 minutes)
Heat 1/4 tsp butter in a large, fry pan, in medium to high heat. Using a soup ladle, pour batter in the pan. Cook the first side for 1 minute. Carefully flip the crepe. Cook the other side for 1 minute.

For a Nutella crepe, slide the crepe on a plate.
Spread 1 tbsp of Nutella on the crepe. Roll the crepe.


For a Ham and Cheese, when you have flipped the crepe on the other side, place 3 thin slices of Swiss Gruyere and 2 slices of ham. You may also use Prosciutto, instead of Ham. After another minute, slide the crepe on a plate. Roll the crepe.





When serving, sprinkle powdered sugar over the crepe. You may also serve it with whipped cream, sliced strawberries and cut honeydew.