Whaou! Chocolate Fast Food Crepes
Lately, I've been seeing crêpes all over the place. At first, I thought I was imagining some sort of French oasis in the culinary desert of my daily life, but no, they're real. They are gossamer thin, chocolate stuffed, individually wrapped, 144 calories, 89¢, and actually made in France. In short, they are perfect. I put mine in the toaster oven to crisp up on low—the chocolate in the center melts, and it is positively unbeatable. No, they are not the fresh buckwheat beauties you find in Breton, but they are the perfect snack for the flight over.
Let's hope the other flavors make their way over soon; Whaou! sells these crêpes in France in Chocolate, Cracky (crispies and chocolate), All Chocolate (chocolate crêpe stuffed with chocolate), Strawberry, Chocolate Banana, Chocolate Coconut, and Apple. They are available at Whole Foods here in the United States.
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10 Comments:
For those of you in New York, I've also seen them at Zabar's and the Vinegar Factory.
Kerry Saretsky at 6:33PM on 10/21/08
This is the first time I have ever heard of packaged crepes. I actually think it is kinda cool. I am usually against the "easy way out" way of cooking or eating by just buying something pre-made instead of making it yourself.. but crepes are hard to master!!! Also, these sound pretty good. I would love to try the strawberry and apple crepes. I am not the biggest chocolate fan but shhhh tell no one! lol
mmontini at 7:01PM on 10/21/08
These sound like a great idea. The only problem is that I'm not usually looking for this sort of junk food at Whole Foods - I'm more likely to spend my dollar on a cookie. Now if they came in vending machines...
jessie at 8:38PM on 10/21/08
But jessie, cookies come from vending machines too.
wunami at 8:47PM on 10/21/08
The photo (out of the package) looks exactly like the first piece of frozen pizza I ever saw, except for the shape. Hard to imagine chocolate when all I see is fake sauce and faker (is that a word?) cheese.
PerkyMac at 11:12PM on 10/21/08
Whaou has also hosted an artist-in-residence. This year the Biennale de Rennes was all about what creates importance in work, and they sent a bunch of artists into different companies. The guy who went to Whaou worked with the employees to create a new crepe recipe- chocolate with a chocolate-covered banana center. When you entered the old convent where the main exhibits were they gave you one with instructions to let it defrost before eating. It was called Oui Art, and was pretty awesome- http://www.lesateliersderennes.fr/site/sources.php?id=2&id_langue=1
ginalouise at 11:48PM on 10/21/08
Hmmm, I think I need to go to whole Foods!
peachfish at 11:19AM on 10/22/08
I will look for this when I go to Whole Foods next time.
Mitzy at 1:51PM on 10/22/08
wooo...great idea, i can't wait to try these! I went to whole foods yesterday but I didn't see these, instead I brought a package of pre-made crepes and I can't wait to make some yummi crepes this weekend. What filling should I put?? Last time i tried to make crepes w/ a box of mix I brought from Paris but it turn out looking like pancakes =I
Melmelmeow at 3:03PM on 10/22/08
okay, glad I found this today when I know I'm going to a creperie for dinner tonight.
I had a fresh crepe with nutella and strawberries in paris, mmmmmm. Lunch today was a banana and nutella sandwich at least, so maybe no more chocolate.
cmtigger at 6:44PM on 10/22/08