Wednesday, March 11, 2009

A Load of Crepe

The other day I got to go behind the counter at Crepes No Ka Oi.
They let me work the dowel. 
AND the wooden paddle.

I got to make my favorite crepe, lemon and sugar. 
Keep folding...

I got better with my second crepe. It was rounder and had no holes in it.

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78 comments:

  1. UnknownMarch 11, 2009 at 10:16 AM

    Well I guess you have a future as a crepe-maker if you ever leave acting.

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  2. SaraMarch 11, 2009 at 10:30 AM

    Great! Now I am hungry for crepes! Yummy.

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  3. MJCarpMarch 11, 2009 at 10:32 AM

    What does Ni Ka Oi mean?

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  4. NatalieMarch 11, 2009 at 10:37 AM

    I love crepes. Had some yummy ones when I visited France. The sugar one was my favorite by far!

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  5. UnknownMarch 11, 2009 at 10:39 AM

    Mmm.. crepes.. I just had lunch, but I'll make room for crepes.

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  6. RobinMarch 11, 2009 at 10:42 AM

    Haha, great title. Lemon and sugar is very british way to eat crepes. The best one I've ever had was with nutella and banana. Yum.

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  7. MsSnarkyPantsMarch 11, 2009 at 10:44 AM

    Mmmm I love crepes! The most fun part of making them at home has got to be flipping them! They've only hit the floor a couple times...

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  8. EPJMarch 11, 2009 at 10:52 AM

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  9. EPJMarch 11, 2009 at 10:53 AM

    All I want is to be you doing that forever. EPJ

    http://cvaldaisnotbig.tumblr.com

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  10. Lindsay @ MakelyMarch 11, 2009 at 10:58 AM

    Yum! I've never seen crepes made, but that looks like a lot of work. Totally worth it for the deliciousness, though.

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  11. marlamuppetsMarch 11, 2009 at 11:01 AM

    i heart crepes!
    i also heart your blog - you never know what you're going to get. love it dude.
    gonna go make some lemon sugar crepes now.

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  12. TeresaMarch 11, 2009 at 11:02 AM

    I've never had a crepe in all my life. But I have had chocolate gravy for breakfast!

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  13. TammyMarch 11, 2009 at 11:03 AM

    mmmm...
    Ive never had lemon crepes before. I love anything lemon, Im going to have to try them sometime-thanks for the info

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  14. AcaciaMarch 11, 2009 at 11:08 AM

    Delish. Recipe???

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  15. SarahMarch 11, 2009 at 11:12 AM

    lemon sugar? awesome!

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  16. TaraMarch 11, 2009 at 11:36 AM

    Ohhh Crepes!!!

    All about the nutella!

    BTW, <3 you!

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  17. MelissaMarch 11, 2009 at 11:40 AM

    Oh how I love me some crepes! Spread some grape jelly inside and a little butter on top. Oh my goodness! Delicious.

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  18. Sarah - KalaMarch 11, 2009 at 11:40 AM

    Yum. You look very interested in making a perfect crepe. Lemon and sugar would be de-lish.

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  19. maisnonMarch 11, 2009 at 11:43 AM

    I'd love to learn how to make a crepe. Yet another thing for the list.

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  20. Adamleroi22March 11, 2009 at 11:48 AM

    Haha, crepes are awesome!! Good job on making that crepe, I always screw mine up. :P

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  21. OliviaMarch 11, 2009 at 11:58 AM

    one of the most delicious aspects of french culture! yum!

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  22. JenniferMarch 11, 2009 at 12:00 PM

    You should really come to Fargo. We'll show you how to make lefse (which appears to be a lot like making crepes. But more Scandinavian).

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  23. JJ SobeyMarch 11, 2009 at 12:00 PM

    Great - now I'm hungry... :P

    Fortunately, there are many great crepe places in Montreal.

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  24. misskateMarch 11, 2009 at 12:16 PM

    Ah the benefits of being famous :) You get to do all sorts of fun things!!

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  25. PamMarch 11, 2009 at 12:26 PM

    OW..I'm so craving a crepe right now. My fav is one with Nutella.

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  26. Please Type LegiblyMarch 11, 2009 at 12:31 PM

    Different Pam here....LOL....

    Nice! There really is an art to making crepes, not that I pretend to have the secret of it. But it looked like fun to me.

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  27. KristiannaMarch 11, 2009 at 12:39 PM

    Being of Scandinavian decent, I usually make Swedish pancakes, but this just made me want some schmancy crepes... maybe I will make them Saturday. Thank you for the inspiration. :)

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  28. Mother of the Wild BoysMarch 11, 2009 at 12:46 PM

    Dessert crepes are so yummy.
    I also suggest trying your fave sandwich using a crepe instead of bread. Trust me, it's dang good.

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  29. Das MutterMarch 11, 2009 at 12:49 PM

    That takes me back to Freshman year of college when my work study had me in the kitchen making crepes for professors. Only difference was the hairnet...

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  30. MiztificationMarch 11, 2009 at 1:10 PM

    Cool! They sound and look really good too.

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  31. Bethany James Leigh ShadyMarch 11, 2009 at 1:51 PM

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  32. New Yorker wannabesMarch 11, 2009 at 2:01 PM

    I love mine with honey and nuts!!

    Hmmm great to learn how to do that...as we say in Greece "mathe tehni ki astine ki ama pinasis piastine" (learn an art and then leave it...if you get hungry you'll go back to it:-)

    Take care
    peace and love
    xoxo

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  33. WiccababeMarch 11, 2009 at 2:36 PM

    looks like you had fun, I love these wee insights into your life
    greetings from a very wet Scotland
    xx

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  34. Erin {pughs' news}March 11, 2009 at 2:38 PM

    Lemon and sugar crepes are the best ever. Good choice!

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  35. Queen HallowdragonMarch 11, 2009 at 2:41 PM

    OOH-la-la! Making ze crepes, no? Very cute. And making me hungry. Damn.

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  36. GretchenMarch 11, 2009 at 2:47 PM

    Oooh, that looks so yummy! I love crepes with cheese and stawberries. :)

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  37. JulieMarch 11, 2009 at 3:12 PM

    Mmmmm. My dad makes the best crepes ever. Sometimes I miss being little and living at home!

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  38. MMarch 11, 2009 at 3:24 PM

    Lottery Ticket, it's no ka oi and it seems to mean "is the best".

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  39. AnonymousMarch 11, 2009 at 3:36 PM

    No are so talented. As someone that was born and raised on the islands, No Ka Oi means "da bestest" or "numbah one"

    ;)

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  40. Erika JeanMarch 11, 2009 at 3:48 PM

    clever title. I love cinnamon and sugar ;-)

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  41. BeckyMarch 11, 2009 at 4:11 PM

    Oooh, yummy. Lemon and sugar, huh? What gives it the lemon flavor? Is it in the batter or is it lemon curd? I love lemon curd with scones. Now I'm hungry. Check out my latest Top Ten Tuesday- it involves my favorite foods! http://thevioletfig.com/?p=578#content

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  42. TakesaVillageMarch 11, 2009 at 4:13 PM

    Jorge those look really good.
    Is your new Dharma job going to be Hurley Cookman?
    Your blog is always fun,and very entertaining.
    PS,I think that Smurfy guy would just crepe me out.

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  43. Miss ScarlettMarch 11, 2009 at 4:42 PM

    Lemon and sugar...I know what I'm having for dinner! Thanks for the tip.

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  44. UnknownMarch 11, 2009 at 4:43 PM

    Lemon and sugar. That sounds yummy!

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  45. Michael DinesMarch 11, 2009 at 6:34 PM

    Crepes of Wrath.

    I had to say that.

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  46. JodiMarch 11, 2009 at 7:25 PM

    You wear many hats my friend. Thanks alot though because now I want a crepe. LOL!

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  47. blaqbirdMarch 11, 2009 at 7:54 PM

    i wish i could say that i liked crepes, but i can't and i don't...let's chalk it up to working at a german/swiss/dutch inspired restaurant with all different types of crepes: chicken and cheese crepes, seafood crepes, beef crepes w/mushrooms...yuck...and the list goes on. Glad you got a chance to experience crepe-making firsthand! missed you guys tonight, but i'll definitely be in front of the tv next wednesday...

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  48. MegancakeMarch 11, 2009 at 10:06 PM

    Lemon and sugar is my favorite too, I like the crepes at Acadie here in Santa Monica, you will have to give them a try next time you are in LA and craving some of the lemony sugary goodness!

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  49. TinaMarch 11, 2009 at 10:13 PM

    That's pretty fun. Me and my little crepe pan are jealous.

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  50. AnonymousMarch 12, 2009 at 12:46 AM

    When Im alone with the kids at night, we sometimes have crepes for dinner... only we call them pancakes here - and we eat them with jam and sugar.... Not exactly the most healthy dinner, but it only happens a couple of times a year, and the kids needs a treat once in a while.

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  51. FedericaMarch 12, 2009 at 1:07 AM

    Lemon and sugar? I have never tasted it. To me, the perfect crepe is with LOTS of Nutella :P

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  52. redelfMarch 12, 2009 at 5:14 AM

    OOO I love crepes!!! That looks like it would be a lot of fun to do!

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  53. Amy TraversoMarch 12, 2009 at 7:10 AM

    I love lemon and sugar crepes! I think Nutella is overkill.

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  54. OurWanderingAdventures March 12, 2009 at 8:55 AM

    oooo those look delish! Now I need to figure out where to get crepes!

    Great photos!

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  55. TyMarch 12, 2009 at 9:18 AM

    Dude crepe making is harder then it looks! I have a friend who did it at crepes Ala carte in Breckenridge.

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  56. Josephine OceanMarch 12, 2009 at 9:25 AM

    Hello Jorge!

    I make the best crepes in the world! Russian crepes. I can learn you and share the secret ;) It is so easy! Just let me know ;)

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  57. Tasha Who?March 12, 2009 at 10:10 AM

    Lemon Sugar crepes= Heaven, next to Lingonberry crepes, which are extremely hard to find, let alone done well.

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  58. IberostarMarch 12, 2009 at 11:31 AM

    There was a little stand in Rehobeth Beach, DE when I used to go there - the woman was French and she had a little crepe business. Orange marmalade was her standard fare - they were so good. I can't even make pancakes.

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  59. nomadMarch 12, 2009 at 12:19 PM

    i have made my own at home for years now. i just love them with just grape jelly rolled up in them and a sprinkle of powder suger on top for breakfast in the morning or a late night snack. yum!

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  60. nomadMarch 12, 2009 at 12:25 PM

    Hey ,can ya leave your email ad in my cat's blog please,please,please? if not no problem. need to ask a ? with answers in reply. thanks man. http://dustysworldspoiledkitty.blogspot.com/ please leave in a comments or email it dustysworldspoiledkitty@comcast.net. thanks :)

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  61. CharleneMarch 12, 2009 at 1:36 PM

    you have to try bananas & honey next time you have crepes. They are delish!!!

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  62. :)IbtiMarch 12, 2009 at 8:00 PM

    Yum. You've totally inspired me to break out my circa 1972 crepe pan this weekend. I'm partial to the savory ones myself.

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  63. SusanleeMarch 12, 2009 at 8:52 PM

    Oh god yum! I love crepes. My favorite ones are filled with berries, Nutella and goat cheese. *moans*

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  64. IvyMarch 12, 2009 at 8:56 PM

    I've just discovered this blog today and am tremendously enjoying reading it. Jorge, you and Beth seem like smart, funny, lovely people, and I'm particularly enjoying your exploits out there in exotic Hawaii. And let's not forget Nanu, a heckuva cute dog. Thanks for this, and I look forward to catching up with your continuing adventures. Still wondering why Hawaiian fruit is so misshapen....

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  65. MJCarpMarch 13, 2009 at 5:45 AM

    M and HealthyFamily thanks for the translation. I will use with reckless abandonment, as in,

    "Jorge's Dispatches are no ka oi with lemon and sugar!

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  66. lulahMarch 13, 2009 at 9:01 AM

    you're too adorable.

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  67. ninacanMarch 13, 2009 at 11:10 AM

    I just had a crepe party last month. My family is french and it's tradition to make crepes on February 2nd (it has nothing to do with groundhogs day:)) My mom always emphasizes that the crepes must be see-through thin and she gets them that way too. Me, not so much. I'm gonna have to find me one of those wooden dowels to spread the batter out. I didn't know they made such a thing! I can't tell my mom, the purist though, she'd certainly give me her best french sneer...

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  68. Christina BauerMarch 13, 2009 at 5:17 PM

    That looks really yummy! Make me one, please!

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  69. lostinphillyMarch 14, 2009 at 10:41 PM

    It always seems like you're having so much fun! You always get to do such interesting things. You enjoy the little things in life and that's awesome!

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  70. LineMarch 16, 2009 at 5:25 AM

    *yummy* I´m so hungry now :S

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  71. EmilyMarch 18, 2009 at 1:50 PM

    Mark Bittman says to "bear in mind that the first crepe almost never works, even for professionals."

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  72. www.thecrazydaisies.wordpress.comMarch 20, 2009 at 6:17 PM

    I love me some crepes. I'm suddenly jealous. Yet one more reason for me to move to Hawaii. As if I needed an excuse!

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  73. graceMarch 22, 2009 at 12:34 AM

    i'm super-impressed, jorge!
    also, for the record, your post title made me guffaw. in fact, i'm still chuckling. :)

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  74. EmilyMarch 22, 2009 at 8:36 AM

    Man, I thought I had finally talked myself out of making another Aeggekage when I came across this post. Fail. But, yum! :)

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  75. Moe a.k.a. @biggirlblueMarch 31, 2009 at 6:18 PM

    I have never seen crepes so BIG.

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  76. SuzanneJuly 4, 2009 at 2:14 PM

    Been reading your blog for quite some time, but this is my first comment. I live on Schofield Barracks, and after you posted about The Counter a friend and I tried it out. Now anyone who comes to visit me wants to go get a burger there (and then they find their own locations at home).

    So when my parents came this past week we finally made it to No Ka Oi. (It was hard to find). I'm sure Beth was glad not to be there that night, we had 3 adults and 4 kids...huge order. It was really good, and everyone working was super friendly. Even my kids loved them, and that's huge. I'm going to make sure to visit again with my husband when he gets back from Iraq.

    My mom really liked her paradise crepe...the one with the apples. And my s'more was great!

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  77. marleeSeptember 27, 2009 at 7:06 PM

    After the chicken at Mr.Cluks, here's the Crepes ! Nice blog btw :)

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