3/21/11



On Friday night, Mike and I had a crêpe & pancake party at his place. It was a bit of a housewarming party, and a bit of a "Mike finished the wall" party (he took down the wall between the kitchen and the living room, and built a half wall. He did an amazing job.)

We weren't sure if our friends would be into the crêpe & pancake idea, but they wowed us with creative and delightful toppings (fresh berries, whipped cream, lemon curd, cottage cheese, yogurt, bananas, caramel sauce, and chocolate sauce just to name a few). We ended up making six batches of crêpe batter as the night progressed (I am highly indebted to my friends who slaved away in the kitchen!) and were left with only three crêpes when the evening winded down.

We both agreed it was one of our favourite parties we had ever been to (can you say that about your own party?).


*photos by Mike, Kevin & I.
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31 comments:

  1. diary of a cellistMarch 21, 2011 at 8:17 AM

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  2. between 7 and 9March 21, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    I love these pictures! Never been to a crepes and pancakes party but sure would go for one!

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  3. isabelleMarch 21, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    looks like such a warm and nice party!

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  4. KrystenMarch 21, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    That looks so delicious. I absolutely love crepes and pancakes and have thought on more than one occasion of featuring them in a dinner party. Beautiful pictures as usual!

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  5. chloéMarch 21, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    Janis, these pictures are beautiful! I love love love the ones with the candle lighting. The food all looks amazing too. xoxo

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  6. Penny and JazzMarch 21, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    The pictures are great, and how can anybody not be into a crepe and pancake party theme????

    Penny
    http://fabulousimpressions.blogspot.com

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  7. amanda janeMarch 21, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    bravo! this looks like a hit! nothing wrong in throwing the best party in town. I wish I had that skill!

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  8. BeccaMarch 21, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    all of that looks delicious! looks like you guys throw such good get-togethers.

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  9. Nicole MarieMarch 21, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    how fun! i want to be there!

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  10. JulieMarch 21, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    pretty pretty! Loving all that candlelight.

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  11. tanyaMarch 21, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    so great that it's your favourite party! love that!
    but crepes and friends and a friday night would pretty much beat out some of my favourites as well... way to go!

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  12. AnonymousMarch 21, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    i love crepes. i made some last week actually! it looks like your party was a lot of fun!

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  13. paddle to shoreMarch 21, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    oh Janis! Andre+I are drooling over that first picture. Andre loves crepes!! Really wish we could have been there, posing, eating+photographing.

    Kim
    xox

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  14. kylieMarch 21, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    i just made a boat load of crepes last week. they are my fav. my grandma and ma are french, and their recipe is fantastique!

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  15. MandyMarch 21, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    Such a great idea. And your pictures are incredible...

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  16. ruthpclarkMarch 21, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    LOVE.

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  17. RachaelMarch 21, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    I've never had a crepe before, but it all looks so good! And that's a great idea for a party too!

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  18. TeganMarch 21, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    that looks amazing! NOMMMM! xo

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  19. EmilyMarch 21, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    Miss Janis,

    I think you have the loveliest parties and photographs. A tad jealous of your friends...mine are not crepe making enthusiasts. Yet ;)

    xo

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  20. LaurenMarch 21, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    this looks so lovely and cosy! i could eat breakfast any time of the day. love your photos!

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  21. nikaela marieMarch 21, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    this is wonderful.
    tee heeee, confesion: I am always scouring your photos for faces i recognise (oh little town of winnipeg). Is that Brendan Peters in the red hoodie? could totally not be (cause the glasses and hat make me confused...)

    yeay also for ruby street!
    xx oo

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  22. JennyMarch 21, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    The photographs are so lovely. It captures your party so well. What a fun idea! I love themed parties, especially themed food parties. I may have to host something similar! xoxo

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  23. KuleighMarch 21, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    Mmm crepes and chocolate chip pancakes! Your little party looks so fun!

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  24. Cara-MiaMarch 21, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    That looks like an amazing party! May have to steal this idea some day as I love breakfast foods, crepes & pancakes in particular. The photos are also so lovely.

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  25. HowieMarch 21, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    That's a table full of sweetness! Loving the atmosphere you created.

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  26. MaggyMarch 21, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    I kept looking through the photos because I kept finding things I loved! They are so warm and inviting - I'm so glad it went well - congrats on the new wall :)

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  27. rachelMarch 22, 2011 at 12:07 AM

    i LOVE the idea of a crepe & pancake party! your photos are wonderful (and delicious) as always.

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  28. CarolineMarch 22, 2011 at 1:25 AM

    crepes and pancakes um YES PLEASE!!!!

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  29. heatherMarch 22, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    amazing! the table spread looks delightful. i wish someone would invite me to a crepe and pancake party ;)

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  30. miriamMarch 22, 2011 at 3:36 PM

    i bet it really was one of your favourite party! :) a crepe party makes me smile... actually we started dating at a party like this one!

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  31. Damaris @Kitchen CornersMarch 24, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    found you via Jane Reaction and i love love love these pictures. The food looks amazing and the company even better. Yay for friends and food.

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thanks so much for writing! i love hearing from you!

xo

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