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Blinis & Crepes
by Camille le Foll
Hachette Illustrated
ISBN 978-1-84430-06602
Published July 2006 - Hardcover - 64 pages - $9.95

I love crepes.  Or pancakes as they're sometimes referred to, thin pancakes.  Or blinis or galettes.  A lot of names for basically the same thing.  This book offers the basics for each kind of crepe and then runs the gamut of Sweet and/or Savory variations.  Recipes for English Muffins and Crumpets are also given.  They're basically flour, eggs, baking powder, milk/water/beer, sugar and sometimes yeast.  They are all cooked in pans, some turning out thicker than others.  Some of the recipes I'm tempted to try myself include: Savory Galette (with ham and Gruyère cheese); Panarea Pancakes (with tomatoes, ricotta cheese, mozzarella and basil); Buckwheat Blinis with Smoked Haddock; Apple Crepes Caramelized with Butter, and Goanese Banana Pancakes.  The photos are absolutely mouthwatering.  I like pancakes as a quick meal or dessert, and as children we had plain pancakes with fresh lemon juice and cinnamon sugar as a treat.
Beautifully illustrated.  No nutritional guides.
Conclusion - This little book would be welcome in most kitchens as a go-to for something different to serve as a meal.