Today, March 22, 2014, is National Bavarian Crepes Day. A crêpe is a type of very thin pancake, usually made from wheat flour or buckwheat flour. The word is of French origin, deriving from the Latincrispa, meaning "curled". Crêpes are made by pouring a thin liquid batter onto a hot frying pan or flat circular hot plate, often with a trace of butter on the pan's surface. The batter is spread evenly over the cooking surface of the pan or plate either by tilting the pan or by distributing the batter with an offsetspatula. Sweet crêpes are generally made with wheat flour while savory crêpes are made with non-wheat flours such as buckwheat. Common fillings for crêpes served for lunch or dinner are cheese, ham, and eggs,ratatouille, mushrooms, artichoke, and various meat products. The fillings are commonly added to the center of the crêpe and served with the edges partially folded over the center. When sweet, they can be eaten as part of breakfast or as a dessert.
