Top Five Kid-Friendly Crepe Ideas for Parents and Teachers

Kids ranging from three to to nine love to play with their food.
Learning through play is a great way to exercise one's creativity, ingenuity, and even critical thinking skills.

The great aspect about crepes is that they are versatile and pliable enough to be played with. All you need is a list of ideas, rambunctious kids, and an endless supply of crepes.

Here are top five ways you can incorporate more fun and play with your meals. Not only will kids have a great time interacting with their food but you will be able to make timeless memories right in your kitchen.

1.) In Japan, popular creperies use ice cream sculptures to encapsulate popular cartoon or anime figures inside of their crepes. All you need are naked-style crepes, candy pieces, colorful ice cream flavors (like green tea or strawberry), and ice cream scoops to achieve this activity.

2.) Kids love bunnies,'nuff said. Follow the image below to replicate this delicious bunny crepe. It's also a great way to celebrate Easter, after the little ones are done searching for Easter eggs.

3.) Strawberry shortcake is a popular dessert, pop culture character, and inspiration behind this crepe cake idea. Instead of whipped cream, kids can layer flavored yogurt. Bon apetite!

4.) If your kid is learning to love Roy G. Biv (the colors of the rainbow), then they will surely love this idea. Make different colored crepes with your kids, and have them place them according to the colors of the rainbow.

5.) Self expression via speaking, writing, and with making funny faces on crepes is a healthy way to express emotions. When kids make funny faces on whole grain crepes with apples, yogurt, and nuts, they will also eat healthier too.

Aside from doting households, teachers can uses these kid-friendly crepe ideas in classrooms to promote creativity, teamwork, and self-expression.

Do you have a kid-friendly crepe idea? Sound off below!

Top 5 Craft Beer Crepe Recipes

Beer drinking to many is considered an art form. Whether it's testing out craft beers such as Indian Pale Ales, Imperial Stouts, or even learning to discern various bitter-tasting beers, it's a luxury good with staying power.

The craft beer movement has been exponentially growing in recent years due to breweries, events dedicated to the beer-savvy, and with the recent boom of independent craft beer makers.

What makes this movement noteworthy is that it has made strides in higher-end restaurant menus. Recipes such as Guinness ice cream, beer-battered fried chicken, pale ale chili, and beer-braised pot roast have tongues wagging.

But what about beer-based crepes? Imagine adding your favorite ale into a crepe dish? The possibilities are endless.

 We scoured the web to find five delicious craft beer influenced crepe recipes that may even rival what you get at your local gourmand-type restaurant.

1.) Beer Crepes with Beer Caramelized Apples
Instead of reminiscing about college days (it's time to retire the keg), why not use your favorite beer to make crepes with caramelized apples? This recipe works with any pale ale or wheat beer brand! Click here for recipe.

2.) Beer-Batter Crepes by Rachel Ray
Rachel Ray can do no wrong in the kitchen. Especially with this delicious yet simple recipe that only calls for beer, eggs, milk, butter, flour and salt. Click here for recipe.

3.) Pumpkin Crepes with Beer and Cinnamon Apples and a Chocolate Drizzle
Pumpkin flavored lattes, foods, and trends may be a Fall-type trend but makes a yearly impression if it's combined with your favorite craft beer. It's a divine recipe that will make Fall-lovers rejoice all year round. Click here for recipe.

4.) Beer-Battered Herb Crepes
What makes this particular beer-based crepe dish unique is the amalgamation of herbs used. If you are on a diet, this is the best crepe recipe for you since it calls for light beer, low fat milk, whole wheat flour, and eggs enriched with omega-3. Click here for recipe.

5.) Mexican Chocolate Beer Crepes
This is the kind of recipe that can be used for dessert or for breakfast according to food blogger Lillie Sue.This unique recipe uses three Mexican chilies, Mexican chocolate stout, and a great heaping of Ghiradelli squares. Is your mouth watering yet? Click here for recipe.

Have you dabbled in the kitchen and concocted your own beer-based crepe recipe? If so, feel free to share your cooking advice!

World Cup: Team USA Crepe Recipe

USA! USA! Team USA advances despite Germany defeat. It's a major feat for the U.S to be able to snag its place in the last-16 of the World Cup after duking it out with one of the tournament's toughest groups (Germany).

 Even though the US suffered a momentary loss, team USA persevered. Despite the grisly, monsoon-like conditions, the US even put up a strong offense and endured Germany's strong defense with aplomb.

For the next game, the U.S will now travel to Salvador where they will come face to face with Belgium on Tuesday. For foodies out there, the big joke between the U.S and Belgium is: Hamburgers vs. Waffles. Hopefully you get the meaning before the big game

Anyways, before the big game this coming Tuesday, get your U.S apparel out. It's not only going to be a colossal game but it's also the perfect opportunity to have a small party at your home.  Since this is a great excuse to wine, dine, and shout at your TV screen, why not make delicious Scampi and Artichoke Crepes for your guests?

It's delicious, easy to make, and packs a powerful amount of protein to keep you going during the 90 minute game. It can be your delicious break.

Chef Gabriel uses the most beautiful crustaceans out there--such as lobsters, crabs, crayfish, and scampi--and assembles a remarkable platter. This delicious crepe recipe also uses an ample amount of artichokes and cauliflower for extra pizzazz. Click here for a video and written tutorial.

What are your thoughts on the game? Have you made any interesting dishes? Comment below!

CREPiNi Attends Summer Fancy Food Show 2014

CREPiNi and The Crepe Team will serve delicious crepes at this years Summer Fancy Food Show. This year's show is held at the Jacob Javits center in Manhattan, New York from June 29 until July 1. CREPiNi's booth number is #4701, and enclosed below is a map that highlights our location.

Food distributors, registrants, and consumers in the business will partake in a wide variety of CREPiNi sweet and savory crepes. 

At this year's show we plan to introduce attendees to our newly kosher-certified crepes such as our apple blini, as well as serve delectable vanilla and chocolate mille-crepe-cakes. We're also bringing out our naked-style crepes such as our 3" cocktail crepes, 6" chocolate crepes, 10" classic naked crepes, and our 13' multigrain crepes. 

Foodies will be able to feast on an eclectic variety of filled crepes. We're bringing out our spinach feta, cheese raisin, and veggie roll (formerly braised cabbage) crepes for our ardent fans.

This year's Fancy Food Show is making strides via Twitter. If you are attending the show, and happen to enjoy what you're eating at the CREPiNi booth, tag us @Crepini on Twitter. We'd love to see your delicious tweets. 

CREPiNi Products are Kosher-Certified

CREPiNi pledges to certify all of their products by 2016. These versatile crepes are easy to heat, can be served as appetizers, and do wonders at parties.

Not only that, but they are geared up for this year's Fancy Food Show. CREPiNi will be exhibiting at booth #4701 in the Javitz Center June 29 through July 1st. Attendees will get to sample an array of crepes such as spinach feta, cheese raisin, apple, veggie roll and crepe cakes.

Visit www.crepini.com for more information on our products. Follow us @Crepini for updates on the Fancy Food Show.

CREPiNi Featured on FRESH by Brookshire's Blog

CREPiNi made a great first impression with Myste Snow, a contributing writer from FRESH by Brookshire's website.

Snow wrote, "You can add a little sophistication to your life with [these] delicious, ready-to-heat crepes!"


She also raved that, "They are an ideal blend of the French crepe and the Russian blini."

Interested in reading more? Click here to read the rest of this insightful article.

The CREPiNi Brand Evolves

Over the last few months, Crepini and The Crepe Team have focused on new product development and business improvement. Production of mini crepes and new flavors is under way, while the team prepares for the launch of their new website. The site should be ready for business customers in early September and consumers can expect to be able to purchase Crepini online later this year.


Crepini's Naked crepes are now Kosher along with their co-branded smoked salmon crepes cream cheese crepes with Acme, and filled flavors are in the process of being certified. As part of food safety management efforts, Crepini is working on the well-regarded ISO 22000 certification.

While Crepini keeps their loyal customers close, the company has its sights set on new markets. With New York City public schools and American Airlines on board, Crepini has sights set on acquiring airlines, higher education institutions, smoothie bars, cafés, and even consumer goods retailers as customers.

Where would you like crepes to be served?

Sweet & Savory Summer Crepe Recipes with Crepini™

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NYSNA Annual Child Nutrition Conference in Niagra Falls, NY

 Crepini attended the annual NYSNA Child Nutrition Conference 2012

Crepini's Egg and Cheese Rollups are a Child Nutrition (CN) approved breakfast product, and already on the Citywide Breakfast Menu in NYC public schools. At the New York State Nutrition Association (NYSNA) conference this year, we successfully launched the new Crepini Grilled Cheese Rollup – a certified CN product that would be a great addition to the lunch menu in public schools nationwide.

Crepini Rollups have been on the NYC Citywide Lunch Menu for the last two years. Our products were chosen for two simple reasons: child-approved taste and doctor-recommended nutrition. We want to share the rollup line with schools around the country, so that kids from other states can enjoy the same treat as New York City school children!

Texas Supermarkets Agree - Crepini is Finger Lickin' Good!

Texans are in for a real treat! Crepini products can now be found in H-E-B supermarkets in Houston, Spring, and Humble, Texas. H-E-B is a chain of more than 329 supermarkets in Texas and Mexico, operated by San Antonio-based H.E. Butt Co. These stores carry a variety of delicious Crepini flavors - see below to check which flavors the store near you carries!

HOUSTON Spot three flavors: Cheese Blueberry, Spinach Feta, and our signature Naked Crepini in the Deli section among fine cheeses. 
There's a plus - those cheeses are the perfect complement for our Naked crepes!

9828 Blackhawk Blvd  Houston, Texas 77075

SPRING  Find all our great flavors here in the Deli aisle, along with other heat-and-serve products.

2121 Fm 2920  Spring, Texas 77388

HUMBLE  Find Portobello Parmesan, Four Cheese and Basil, Cheese Blueberry, Cherry Cheese, and Naked Crepini. Spinach Feta has been selling off the shelves, but have no fear -

 this flavor will be restocked soon!

7405 Fm 1960  Rd E Humble, Texas 77346

Have you been to any of these stores? Let us know about your experience in the comment section below.

Crepini Participates in Food Export Marketing Forum in Chicago

On October 2^nd and 3^rd, Crepini will be participating in the
2012 Food Export Marketing Forum at the Intercontinental Hotel in Chicago, IL.

 
Approximately 25 international corporate buyers from opposite ends of the world will be attending, and they will get to taste Crepini’s delicious gourmet products.

This conference will not only be an opportunity for us to showcase our crepes, but it will give us a chance to learn and network with peers, export service providers and other industry leaders. 

This year’s events include a speech by keynote speaker Jeffrey Jones, an acting director for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, as well as workshops on food safety and sustainability in the food industry.

26 Federal Plaza Officially Serving Crepini

Last week two members of The Crepe Team introduced samples of Crepini products to workers at 26 Federal Plaza and ACORN.

After a two-hour taste test of some of our flavors, including Egg and Cheese, Cheese Blueberry, and Spinach Feta, 26 Federal Plaza decided Crepini should be on the menu! 

We could not be happier that everyone enjoyed our crepes, and will now get to experience Crepini during the work week, starting this October.

Do you work at 26 Federal Plaza? Tell us what you think about Crepini coming to you.

Crepini Showcased at Carmela Food and Wine Event

Crepini was at the Carmela Fall Specialty Food and Fine Wines Event on Tuesday September 18th, 2012. The event, which was held at the Andiamo Banquet Center in Michigan, was an opportunity for us to introduce Crepini products to over 500 customers in a single day. Last year the show generated revenue of US$2MM, and this year's event was another success. We had a great time!


      


About Carmela Foods: Carmela foods is a specialty food and wine distributor servicing all independent specialty food retailers, restaurants, country clubs, hotels and resorts throughout the state of Michigan. Visit CarmelaFoods.com for more information.

Crepini Attends Haddon House 2012 Fall Corporate Show

New flavors featured at 2012 Haddon House Fall Corporate Show

 Naked Crepini featured at Haddon House Show

On Wednesday and Thursday, September 12-13, Crepini will exhibit their new flavors at the 2012 Haddon House Fall Corporate Show in Mohegan Sun, Connecticut. The show will be held at the Mohegan Sun Casino and Convention Center, a venue that previously hosted the event with great success. This year, the show is expected to draw over 80 corporate domestic and international buyers.

Below are the new Crepini products featured at the event: 

Buckwheat Naked Crepini®: Nutritious and delicious – the buckwheat version of our signature Naked Crepini. A tastier alternative to wheat bread, wraps, or pita bread, this buckwheat crepe can be enjoyed plain or combined with deli meats and cheeses, fruits or vegetables, or jams and syrups. 

CinnAcrepe®: cinnAcrepes have the signature delicate texture and elasticity of Crepini crepes, with a hint of cinnamon and cocoa flavor, filled with chocolate and raisins. 

Egg and Cheese: A delicious blend of natural whole eggs, egg whites, sautéed onions, cheddar and feta cheeses.
 

Grilled Cheese: The perfect twist on a popular flavor – our signature crepes rolled with American and cheddar cheeses.
 

Pizza Americana: Naked Crepini^® rolled with the finest mozzarella and cheddar cheeses, our zesty homemade marinara sauce, fresh basil and diced tomatoes, lightly sautéed in our signature spices. The perfect twist on an all-American favorite!
 

Strawberry Cheese: Delicious and fine white cheeses blended with all natural fresh strawberries, wrapped in our signature Naked Crepini^®. A cool, refreshing treat that's great for breakfast, lunch or whenever you please!

Tiramisu Lemon: The Crepini version of one of America's favorite desserts – our Tiramisu Lemon crepes are made with a dark chocolate-lemon Ganache. The filling is lightly whipped to perfection, with just the right amount of cocoa, fresh lemons, and honey.

Haddon House Food Products has over 50 years of experience in gourmet food industry, and it is an honor to be featured at one of their events. To learn more about their company, visit their website.

Chefs across the U.S. Discover Crepini Crepes

Our signature Naked Crepini is a growing hit among chefs and food service providers all around the country. And what’s not to love about our crepes? Deliciously light flavor, delicate and elastic texture, overall award-winning design – Crepini may be the ideal new standard of crepes.

Here is why chefs choose Crepini:

Taste

Professional chefs and home chefs alike take great pride in their work, and want others to enjoy their creations. Anyone who uses Naked Crepini crepes as part of a recipe can serve his or her customers, guests, or family members with confidence – and expect positive feedback!

Versatility

Our crepes can be used for sweet or savory creations, and they blend well with any filling. You can create appetizers, lunch meals, desserts, and other dishes from Crepini crepes. They are perfectly customizable and can be served in a diverse range of settings. Applications in the service sector include: creperies; cafés; restaurants; catering events; bakeries; schools; travel; and venues with al fresco dining, such as stadiums, malls, and gourmet retail markets’ in-store cafés and hot bars.

Nutrition

Dare we say this? Crepini crepes are a healthier, lighter alternative to breads, pastas, and wraps. You may have doubts – after all, it is a crepe, and how can something that tastes so good be good for you? Well our crepes are all natural and have fewer calories and carbohydrates than others in the same category. Our batter is made from fine flours and fresh premium ingredients; each Naked Crepini is only 80 calories! Compare that to other wraps and breads, which can easily have two to four times more calories per unit.

Now you have the facts. Intrigued? If the answer is yes, then you may be wondering how you can get your hands on these crepes. Visit www.crepini.com to learn more!