Livestream: Sweet and Savory Crêpes with Anna Mays

Crêpes are not only a festive, fun-to-make dessert, they can be a healthy main dish, too. In this livestream demo class, you will learn to make traditional sweet crêpes (crêpes sucrées) along with the classic lemon syrup (sirop de citron) topping that is revered throughout France. We will also learn to make savory galettes, made from buckwheat flour and filled with cheese, vegetables and fresh herbs. We will discuss the origins and customs around crêpe-making in Northwestern France and learn to make traditional Breton crêpes as they are still enjoyed in crêperies throughout Brittany today. We will also learn some French baking terms as we work. Instructor Anna Mays is an anthropologist who enjoys teaching about world culinary traditions, agricultural practices and the intersection between food, diet, culture and well-being. Anna trained at Le Cordon Bleu Culinary School and has lived in France. 

This event is designed as a demo-style class, and not as a cook-along, and will be hosted on the Microsoft Teams platform. You will receive instructions and a link to join the live event in an email after registering online. We recommend setting up Teams in advance and joining the live event few minutes in early.