Crepe Suzette Flashcards
1
Q
What are the traditional components of Crepe Suzette?
A
~ Crepes ~ Orange Juice ~ Sugar ~ Butter ~ Grande Marnier (or Orange Curascao Liqueur)
2
Q
What are the two theories behind the creation of Crepe Suzette?
A
- Created by mistake by 14-year-old Henri Charpentier in 1895, while preparing dessert for Prince Edward and his companion Suzette.
- Named in honour of French actress Suzanne Reichenberg in 1897.
3
Q
Where did Henri Charpentier work?
A
Monte Carlo’s Cafe de Paris
4
Q
Who provided crepes to actress Suzette in her Comedie Francaise role of a maid?
A
Monsieur Joseph, owner of Restaurant Marivaux
5
Q
True or False - Crepe Suzette is flambed.
A
True
