The secret to making crêpes
begins with the batter; no matter how wonderful the fillings are, for a great
crêpe you need to start with a great base. Chef Catherine Schmuck,
the owner of the charming Crêperie Catherine located
in the heart of the Pedestrian Village in Mont-Tremblant,
Canada graciously shares her recipe for making perfect crêpe
batter. Bon Appétit!
Edward and I had an excellent
lunch at Crêperie Catherine in late February 2011 where we had the opportunity
to get to know a little about Chef Catherine Schmuck and her culinary
philosophy. Originally, from Ontario,
Canada, she is
a woman who bubbles with enthusiasm and who knows no limitations. She was an assistant
cook in the Merchant Marines traveling on the Great Lakes
cooking for a crew of 30 men, and when the opportunity arose to become the head
chef, she quickly accepted, although she had no prior knowledge of how to make
soups, sauces, or gravies. On a ship that typically is at sea for long
stretches of time, often up to 60 or 90 days, mealtimes are the highlights of
the day for the crew. While other people would have thought twice or three
times before accepting, this was not a problem for Catherine, she simply opened
up a cookbook and learned day-by-day on the job perfecting her recipes to the
excitement of the crew who came to look forward to what she would create each
day.

Chef Catherine Schmuck
Catherine's sister, Lorraine
Schmuck was also a cook in the Merchant's Marines, although they worked on
different ships. On Catherine's last ship, she met her husband, François
Laviolette. When the three left the Merchant Marines, they wanted to open a
delicatessen in the Pedestrian
Village in
Mont-Tremblant, and saw an old chalet that they thought would make the perfect
home for their restaurant. However, I should probably note that the chalet,
although it had a certain charm, was rather rundown and was located at the foot
of the mountain rather than in the desirable Pedestrian Village,
and the Village would only approve them if they opened a Crêperie although they
knew nothing about making crêpes. Not a problem for these intrepid three,
they simply moved the chalet, renovated it, learned the art of making crêpes,
and opened Crêperie Catherine in 1995, where it has since become a favorite
Mont-Tremblant restaurant.

Chef Lorraine Schmuck & Chef Catherine Schmuck
When not working at the
restaurant, Chef Catherine Schmuck, a dedicated foodie, enjoys traveling on her
days off and trying new restaurants.
She feels that the secret of
making a great crêpe is in letting the batter rest in the refrigerator
overnight, which will create a more delicate crêpe. As for the fillings at
Crêperie Catherine, they use ingredients that they like, and not necessarily
what you would find on menus at other crêpe restaurants. Crêpes are wonderfully
versatile and lend themselves to sweet or savory recipes; the possibilities are
endless. Bon Appétit!
Banana with Chocolate Sauce Crêpe
Crêperie Catherine Crêpe
Batter
Ingredients:
2
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Eggs
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1
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Cup
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Flour
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1 ¼
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Cups
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Milk
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1
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Teaspoon
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Sugar
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½
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Teaspoon
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Salt
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1
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Tablespoon
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Butter, melted
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Method: Beat eggs. Continue beating while alternately adding
flour and milk a little at a time. Blend in the sugar and the melted butter.
Let the batter rest in the refrigerator overnight for best results. Batter will
keep in the refrigerator for three days.
Crêperie Catherine is open
for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner daily from 8:00 am until 9:00
pm. There are no reservations.

Crêperie Catherine
Read in-depth about Crêperie
Catherine in the Restaurants
section.
Crêperie Catherine
113, Chemin Kandahar
C.P. 4448
Mont-Tremblant, Québec, J8E 1A1
Canada
Telephone:
+819-681-4888
Fax:
+819-425-5445
Email:
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Website: www.CreperieCatherine.ca
Read other articles on Mont-Tremblant, Canada in the
Destinations, Hotels and Resorts, Restaurants, Chefs' Recipes,
Spas, and Adventures sections.
For information on Mont-Tremblant,
please visit the website: www.Tremblant.ca
For information on Porter Airlines, and where they fly, please visit the
website: www.FlyPorter.com.
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