Deconstructed Crepe: Catalonian Style

Posted on July 12, 2013 by The Roaming Bean in Eats & Drinks // 4 Comments

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Walking through the aisles at La Boqueria in Barcelona (aka the GREATEST place on earth!), I stumbled upon a food stall owned by the most adorable, friendly man, overly excited about cooking me up the tastiest crepe I have ever consumed. His contagious personality of pure friendliness pulls every passerby into his world of deconstructed crepes, and seals the deal with a cup of his homemade cider for just a Euro more.

Now, I’ve had my share of crepes in France, but THIS baby tops them all. And if you know how many I’ve eaten, that’s one hell of a statement! The crepe that stole my heart: fig, brie and caramelized walnuts….

….til’ we meet again, my fine, golden-brown piece of heaven (I’m referring to the crepe, that is!)…

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4 Comments on Deconstructed Crepe: Catalonian Style

  1. ayearinredwood // September 28, 2013 at 11:17 am // Reply

    Oh how I wish I’d seen this when we had our fresh figs! I love goat’s cheese and figs… but brie, figs, walnuts and crepes = match made in heaven 🙂

  2. joanfrankham // July 13, 2013 at 1:20 am // Reply

    Oh I love fresh figs, its very hard to get them in Ireland, so will remember to try those crepes if I am in Barcelona again.

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