Celebrating Simplicity--Full of Crepe

Full of Crepe
335 S. New St.
Bethlehem, PA  18015
610-419-6400
Hours: M-Sat 9a-4p; Sun 9a-3p
Cash Only
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French cuisine has a special place in our hearts because my brother & his family currently reside in France.  While various cultures have a version of the crepe, its name is of french origin, and they can be found throughout the country in "creperies," as a sit-down restaurant or walk-up street vendors.  A simple but delectable treat is actually one of France's only form of "fast food."  

Simple:  Thin pancake (key ingredients: flour, eggs, milk, butter, salt) 
Delectable:   Choose sweet or savory.  Creatively combine variety of ingredients (ie. herbs, cheeses, meats, veggies, fruits).

Since October, 2012, Bethlehem has its own creperie.  Located near Lehigh University, it currently only has a walk-up window (no indoor seating), so be prepared to find a spot for a picnic or enjoy a crepe on a walk across the bridge to downtown Bethlehem.  

The hardest choice is sweet or savory.   They offer a variety of options or have "Fill your own" for the adventurers.  My mom, craving a crepe after her recent trip to France, and I chose "The Kid" (spinach, tomato, caramelized onion, goat cheese with balsamic, added eggs for $1--total: $7) and a sweet crepe "The Bond Girl" (fresh strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries with lemon curd finished with creme anglaise $8).  Sizable, tasty & satisfying.  Not the atmosphere of France & comfort of enjoying one with our family abroad--but a noteworthy addition to the LV & B.

Celebrating Simplicity--on Milkshakes at MOO.

MOO

4010 Durham Road

Ottsville, PA  18942

610-990-6267

Hours: M-Th 11a-8p; Fri-Sat 11a-9p; Sun 11a-5p

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For the first time, I am reviewing a restaurant 2 weeks in a row.  A mere addendum to last week's review  on Bucks County's first food truck now planted in Ottsville, would not suffice.  You see, I mentioned that we were hesitant to try their milkshakes since it was so close to Owowcow, too tempting to be that close to one of the best ice cream spots in the LV & B. 

This weekend, however, we ventured to Owowcow for dessert.  On a warm summer evening, sunroof, tunes glaring, a country drive...and a packed parking lot with long line at Owowcow.  I would have waited it out, but my husband suggested trying the milkshakes at MOO.  I was so skeptical.   I knew they were $5.50.  Would they disappoint?  I am thankful we took the risk.

 




The menu included chocolate, vanilla, black-and-white and a "special."  To our enjoyment, we asked what the special was: caramelized banana with crushed walnuts.  Some of my favorite flavors and ingredients?  Without hesitation we ordered one and a black-and-white.

It may have been the scenic route and the warm breeze--but I don't think so.  This Bucks County local ice cream (Tanner's in Richboro) provided 2 flavorful, thick milkshakes...I can confidently say they were the best milkshakes I have had.  Worth the financial splurge.  We just may have made a second trip the next night...love summer nights...and a refreshing treat.