Today, homemade c-r-e-p-e-s spell b-r-u-n-c-h.
While most any other time of the year I lean more toward get togethers via BBQs and dinner parties, sometime between Easter and Mother’s Day my cravings for celebrating with brunch hit an all-time high.
I love my go-to brunch favorites Ham and Cheese Breakfast Casserole and Banana and Chocolate Chip Baked French Toast because they’re just so dang easy to have done beforehand.
But I think it’s a lot more fun when all hands are on deck, so breakfast and brunch become a little more DIY.
Farmers Market: Conveniently Discovered Artisanal Food
This year I’m working with Overstock.com to introduce you to a really cool idea that brings a whole new way of delivering food from farm to family.
In the coming months, Overstock is launching Farmers Market, an expanding marketplace for hand picked, specially selected products from artisanal food producers and family farmers, to be delivered directly into the hands of eager consumers all across the country.
That means Overstock will be doing what it does best—like handling the orders, the returns, the credit card processing. In turn, the food producers have more time to do what they do best like growing and creating amazing, quality products.
Farmers Market be working with family farms, CSAs and mid-size artisanal producers to make their local products available for your local home delivery. You’ll be able to simply plug in your zip code and order directly from the local farmers in your community or from that special producer across the country.
So if you’re craving cross-country artisanal products like Pennsylvania’s Bird-in-Hand Bake Shop Homemade Whoopie Pies or feeling the urge to go the distance with some of Washington state’s locally harvested Scallops on the Half Shell, Farmers Market will deliver.
Now Let’s DIY-ify a Brunch
For my DIY brunch, I shopped about Farmers Market and found a bevy of breakfast vittles. From Minnesota’s Eichten Farm’s Rise ‘n Shine Breakfast Assortment to who can say “no” to South Carolina’s Callie’s Pantry Box with biscuits and Bloody Mary mix in the lot? It was hard to pull away from that one.
But knowing I was in search of a hands-on DIY brunch, I was stoked to find California’s own Ventura County-based Lourdes Gourmet Bordeaux Gift Crate (bonus! delivered in a recycled wooden champagne crate that I’ll definitely be saving for future use) because it had both savory and sweet fillings that paired perfectly with the homemade c-r-e-p-e-s.
My wooden crate came filled with Lourdes Gourmet’s Sweet Mango Spread, Guava Jam, Coconut Spread and Dulce de Leche sauce balanced out with herby Chimichurri and spicy Pineapple Jalapeño jelly. Plus 1 wheel of swiss, 1 wheel of brie plus almonds and crackers to make for a completely snackable set.
Fillings galore! Now, the fun begins when I started assembling the extra ingredients to add to the Lourdes spreads for stuffing into the homemade crepes.
But my Farmers Market delivery was just the beginning. I assembled a bunch of additional toppers to mix and match. Try as many as you like or choose your own:
SWEET
Fresh berries, like strawberries, raspberries, pomegranate seeds or blueberries
Fresh fruit like bananas, kiwi, pineapple or star fruit
Coconut flakes or granola
Chocolate covered cocoa nibs or chocolate chips
Whipped cream sweetened with powdered sugar and vanilla
Nuts like almonds, pistachios, macadamias or pecans
Maple syrup or hot fudge
Powdered sugar
SAVORY
Soft cheeses like brie, goat cheese, ricotta or boursin
Fresh herbs like basil, mint and chives
Sauteed mushrooms, spinach and caramelized onions
Stewed chicken or pulled pork
Peanut or almond butter
Mix and match the flavors and toppings for mouth popping bites that will make building your own breakfast…actually…dare we say, FUN.
Here are some of the combinations I created. Now let’s see where your cravings lead you.
Brie, pineapple jalapeño jelly and fresh berries
Dulce de leche, coconut spread, cocoa nibs and coconut flakes
Coconut spread, fresh berries, whipped cream and powdered sugar
Guava jam, coconut spread, flaked coconut
Goat cheese, chimichurri spread, mango spread, almonds, fresh basil
Now, How About Those Crepes
One of the things I love most about crepes is I can serve them at room temperature. So I can make them the night before. So I’m not in a frenzied rush finishing up my cooking duties when my brunch pals arrive.
You can use either a specialty crepe pan (and look like a serious pro with this one) or be like me and use a 7-inch, non-stick egg fry pan with just a scant, scant bit of butter with each crepe. Pour the batter in one fell swoop and rotate the pan so the batter sits evenly in the pan.
I have a gas stove and medium heat is my crepe making happy spot. With a little practice, you’ll find yours. And don’t flip those babies until they’ve nearly completely set on the top then one flip is all they need.
Sweet and Savory Crepes
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup cold water
- 1 1/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons butter melted
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Stuff crepes with
- Fresh berries or sliced fruit
- Assortment of jams or jellys
- Savory or sweet spreads
- Soft cheeses
- Sautéed vegetables like spinach onions or mushrooms
- Whipped cream
- Nuts chocolate, coconut, fresh herbs
Instructions
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Mix all ingredients in a blender on high speed for about a minute. Refrigerate for about an hour.
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Over medium-high heat, melt a scant bit of butter in a 6 to 7-inch crepe pan and use a 1/4 cup measuring cup to spoon batter into the pan. Cook until the surface is bubbly then flip the crepe and cook for another 30 seconds or until golden brown. Remove from the heat and stack until ready to use.
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To layer with spreads and other toppings, spread 1/4 of the crepe with filling, fold in half and then fold over again. Top with more spreads, toppings or powdered sugar.
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Crepes can be made several hours before serving and kept at room temperature.
Enter to Win the Mother’s Day $100 Overstock Gift Card Giveaway
To celebrate the introduction of Farmers Market, Overstock is offering one FoodieCrush reader a $100 Overstock.com gift card, to spend however you’d like.
To enter to win, leave a comment that tells us what your favorite farmers market find is plus other entry options in the Rafflecopter widget below. You will need to enter your name and a valid e-mail address to enter. Download the complete contest terms and conditions here.
Good luck and happy brunching!
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Dana says
i love homemade jams from farmers markets
Kelly D says
I like to buy honey and jam at a Farmer’s market.
Monica says
What beautiful pictures and delicious crepes! There are so many great finds at the farmer’s market. I’ll pick the local honey as one. We’re also hooked on the organic greens – we can’t wait to get home and have a salad for lunch. : )
Leah H. says
I love local honey!
Cara's Healthy Cravings says
I usually go for the unique mushrooms and sprouts that I can’t find in the stores.
Noel says
We can get wonderful cheeses at our farmer’s market, local honey, smoked fish and great produce. I love everything about the market, we go every Sunday.
Nicole S says
fresh veggies!
grace says
there’s always some unique form of jam or jelly or honey that i decide i can’t go without. :)
Melissa says
These look amazing.
Denise Wilson says
Ripe tomatoes or unusual produce you can;t find in the grocery store
Katie says
Local honey is one of my favorites.
Deb V says
Fresh sweet corn
Susan P says
Honey!
Maddie (Hungry Curious) says
I love homemade jams and all the wonderful vegetables!
Janine says
Jam!
Lauren G. says
My favorite find is definitely the fresh produce…I can never seem to get enough squash.
Anne Weber-Falk says
I love to shop for fresh poultry and beef but my favorite finds are the wonderful soaps and other products made from farm raised and grown.
Mindy Kinnaman says
The local honey and apple butter are my absolute favorites.
Abby says
I love finding fruit, especially berries!
Windy P says
I love finding local raw honey. My daughter loves any and all fruit. :)
Kathy @ Olives & Garlic says
Apple and blueberry butters. I grew up eating crepes, my mom made them all the time. While I love the savory combinations best, sweet crepes make awesome light desserts. Yum
Avi says
I love love the fresh sweet breads like peach and raspberry….most of the baked goods and cheeses are out of this world at my local farmers market!!
mhulgarve says
my favorite find is vanilla almonds or orchids
rochelle says
would have to be a cross between the local, raw honey and the raspberry walnut vinaigrette
Tarah says
Berries, my sons go through them like they’re candy!
Christine @ Cooking with Cakes says
ummm your brunch table + your crepes are downright GORG!!! I think I just swooned a little with envy ;)
amanda says
Planters full of herbs!
Zhaleh says
I’m a bit boring, as I use my farmers market exclusively for produce.
Erika says
This has just given me some many ideas. My mom always wants to go out for Brunch on Mother’s Day. Need to try it at home this year. Such a lovely post!
Carolyn Carrier-McClimon says
My absolute favorites are berries in the summer. And fava beans!
Lauren E. says
I LOVE it when I find honey in the comb from local bee keepers
Jeannie says
My favorite find so far at the farmers market is an Amish lemon angel food cake! I could eat the whole thing!
danielle says
Peaches!
Loretta says
Local honey and cheese!
Becki @ Bites 'n Brews says
That Lourdes chimichurri sauce! That’s one of the things I miss the most about living in California! Luckily I was able to snag a handful of jars the last time I visited :)
Janet Roberson says
Love the local honey on crepes. It is far suoerior to any grocery store honey.
Sandy Headtke says
The different varieties of james and jellies are always fun to try.
Yana says
Def the fresh fruits and veggies!
Rachel says
I love fresh fruits and vegetable from farmers’ markets!
yp says
Last Friday I grabbed a homemade horseradish mustard from a local farm and i am in love. I put it on all kinds of sandwiches and use as a garnish. I may run out soon!
Julie Turner says
Local honey and unique produce like rhubarb, and green tomatoes!
Heather says
Favorites…Greenlee’s Cinnamon Bread, local jams (live earth farm & Serendipity) and Super Tulips (they keep growing!)
Kaitlin says
Fresh local fruits and vegetables
Ashley Nicole says
I just love finding new recipes from the farmers that know and love their produce!
Carrie says
Honey. I found the most amazing local honey at the SLC farmers market. I no longer live there (and I’m out) so I can’t tell you the exact name. But, I always buy more if I’m visiting during the market.
Michelle @ Healthy Recipe Ecstasy says
I love buying the different jams and jellies. And apple butter. Any kind of butter really…!
Amy C. says
At the Indianapolis famers market downtown, I love to shop for fresh-baked dessert treats and flowers! The corn is amazing also!
Auntiepatch says
Local honey, tomatoes, and fresh cut flowers!
Lily Sheng says
cherries! there are usually more varieties at the farmer’s market than super market!
Alessandra says
Berries!
Neena says
I love buying local honey and jams at our farmers market!
Savannagal says
There’s nothing better than a farm fresh tomato. I try growing them in pots on my patio every year, but the squirrels rip them off or eat them before they even turn red. I don’t know why I don’t give up, but I keep trying every year.
Shannon says
We have a booth at our market that sells crazy flavors of artisan hummus! It’s my favorite.
Julianne says
Garlic!!
Jeanne G says
Just went out to the website and ordered a cheese box. Would love the gift certificate as there were more boxes I would love to order.
Jean says
I’ll do these sweet crepes soon! With whipped cream, berries & almonds. Nice idea!
Jennie @themessybakerblog says
I love the various crepe combinations. I also love that Overstock will be delivering the farm directly to my house–such a great idea. Your table is gorgeous!
Gina says
Oh I’m so loving these images – gorgeous!!!
My favorite find – or the thing I love to buy is my berry bushes. Love Love Love
Ashley C says
I love finding Tupelo honey at my local farmer’s market
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Rena says
farm fresh local fruits and veggies!
Heather S says
Fresh local farm eggs and fruits and veggies every week! :)
Elle Metta says
Local honey and fresh organic produce!
Nicole H says
Fresh roasted coffee!!
Shannon says
honestly whatever’s in season- I get so excited for the produce as things go through their short seasons here in the northeast :)
Danielle Wooding @ New England Daughter says
I really love finding something unusual that you aren’t expecting.
Dandi D says
I really like the Kauffman’s Fruit Farm Orchard Apple Box! It makes me anxious for autumn already!
T.R. says
My favorite farmers market find is different mushrooms and cheeses.
Mai says
I love buying all sorts of fresh fruits and veggies from farmer’s markets, but I particularly love fresh cherries!
Phi @ The Sweetphi Blog says
What a truly cool concept! Can’t wait to check it out when it becomes available! My favorite farmers market find was ‘the carrot guy’…he comes and has the most beautiful carrots you’ve ever seen, beautiful yellows, oranges and even purples!
Gerry @ Foodness Gracious says
My fav find, hmm…maybe some artisanal caramels ;)
Luke says
Finding out that we have a HUGE local orchard where I live. I’ve gotten apples of course, but more wonderfully fresh picked PIE CHERRIES!
Jen S says
local honey is good on anything :)
bianca @ sweet dreaming says
honey!
Colleen Boudreau says
I love the honey & jam!
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
I love buying fresh berries, local honey, and olive oil at the farmers’ market.
D Schmidt says
My favorite find was some delicious strawberries!
Alice // Hip Foodie Mom says
My fave finds- from my local farmers market – have to be the fruits and veggies and there’s a Hot and Spicy cheesy bread from a bakery here that’s to die for. From Overstock’s Farmers Market: the Lourdes Gourmet Bordeaux Gift Crate!
Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes says
I love finding different cheeses to try!
cyndi br says
sweet corn its all ways good
Brandi Bryant says
I love finding fresh produce and beautiful flowers. Thanks for the giveaway. Good luck everyone.
lindsay says
jam and CHEESE!
Jaclyn Reynolds says
Salsa!!
Annalise says
Gorgeous crepe bar! Love all of the great flavor combinations. Don’t be surprised if I show up at your house this weekend looking for brunch!
stephanie says
I love buying honey and jams! (Your crepes look amazing….yum!)
Cynthia Gastelum says
Fresh berries are my fave.
sara says
Our farmers market has the best French baker. Fresh baguettes and pain au chocolat!
Amy L says
I especially like finding locally grown fruit like peaches, apples, or berries at the farmers market.
Callie | Flour and Fancy says
My favorite farmers market find is always local honey. Seasonal fruit gets a close second place. :)
Sarah says
I love cream topped milk from the farmer’s market.
Shoshana says
Local baked goods are always my favorite finds at farmer’s markets :-)
Sarah says
My favorite find is honey! Local honey is the best and I have discovered buckwheat honey, a not quite dark but earthy flavor.
theresa krier says
i love when someone brings their local honey, i can’t wait to stock up again. thanks so much for the chance to win!
Michelle B says
Aside from all of the beautiful fruits and vegetables, my favorite farmer’s market find is homemade jams and chutneys. Love the flavors in these made-at-the source products :)
Sarah H.P. says
I love finding local honey at my farmers market!
Elizabeth G. says
Fresh fruit and vegetables.
jessica z says
I love the local eggs and handmade pastas!
Kelly says
Pickles & Honey…but not together.
cori says
homemade tamales!
alaine says
I love the breads.
Marcia S. says
I love when Michigan cherries and peaches are available.
Jan says
The homemade Polish kielbasa from the farmers market is amazing.
Jennifer says
The fresh fruit and veggies.
Amy says
Fresh fruits!
Holly B says
I got the BEST homemade Japanese pastries at a farmer’s market in Asheville :)
Amy S. says
Huckleberries!
Lindsey says
My favorite farmers market find is all of the vegetables of sizes, shapes, and colors I don’t typically see at the grocery store.
Melissa says
I love the hummus sold at my local’s farmers market… the flavors change according to whats in season!
mysweetiepiepie says
Black radishes. They are impossible to find at the grocery stores.
Tori says
I love finding a tasty, filling pastry while I shop in the morning and cheap herbs by the bunch to bring home with me.
Alina says
The homemade cherry jam from MI :) !!
Sean C says
All the wonderful in-season veggies and FLOWERS.
[email protected] says
Strawberries, at this time of year they are perfection. Thanks!
Laura says
I love getting local honey.. there’s so much you can do with it and it’s always so much more flavorful than the stuff from the grocery store.
jessica says
tomatoes are my favorite thing to get at the farmers market!
Jessie C. says
Bell fruit, I can’t believe our local farmer’s market has it.
Eileen says
My favorite farmer’s market is in Mountain View, CA–it’s huge and excellent, and at the transit station too, so it’s easy to get to. Thanks for the giveaway opportunity!
Gina M says
I love finding wildflower honey!
Thanks for the chance to win!
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Cori says
Wool dryer balls from local sheep.
Laura says
Nothing better than fresh peaches!
Calli says
raw honey is my favorite farmers market find!
Lily (A Rhubarb Rhapsody) says
Wow! What a stunning spread! I would totally gorge myself if I set up a crepe buffet like that, love it!
Shannon says
Fresh kale!
Michelle says
Fresh turnip greens.
Annie Leach says
My favorite farmers market finds are hands down the flowers.
Susan Christy says
Rhubarb and homemade pies.
Sarah Jimenez says
We found the BEST organic coffee!! It’s super low in acidity so for me and the hubby who get major heartburn it was def a score!!
Corinne says
it’s hard to say what my best or favorite find is – I’m always in love with the fruit and homemade jellys/jams and honey!
Betsy Barnes says
There are so many favorite finds at my local farmers market, I’d have to say the homemade bake goods are always wonderful. I also enjoy the bluegrass bands that sometimes performs on some Saturday’s. :)
Chelsea W says
I love picking up fresh, local flowers as well as some good ole honey.
Debi @ Life Currents says
I often go to the Farmer’s Market for honey, but I love finding any fresh yummy fruit or veggies. Especially ones I haven’t tried before!
Sarah Beer says
Any kind of fresh chutney!
Meeble says
My best find is zucchini pickles!
Celeste says
fresh herbs & berries!
Libby says
Fresh corn on the Cobb and fresh basil! Love how you can get so much for so cheap!
Tricia says
I look for fresh green beans & corn but buy many other fresh vegetables & fruits.
Kelly G says
Fresh beets YUM!
Melissa R says
I always buy local goat cheese at the Farmer’s market – it’s so good!
Christina Z says
I love the Farmers Market always find the best veggies and fruit especially fresh Herbs
marci says
local raw honey. it’s delicious!
Becca Z says
It’s not very glamorous, by my fave farmer’s market find is organic raw cream from grassfed cows.
Anna Pry says
there’s a farmers market nearby that sells the biggest, tastiest berries ever! they hardly make it home when we buy them
JulieB says
My favorite farmer’s market find is anything fresh, preferably something sweet :)
Terri Upton says
I get boiled peanuts and they are delicous.
Sandra says
Local fruit
Allison (Spontaneous Tomato) says
I love my farmers market for local honey, almonds, pistachios, cheeses, and fruit!
Maggie Wallace says
My favorite is the fresh strawberries and blueberries! Nothing beats the fresh blueberries in Maine in the summer :)
Jill Waldren says
My favorite Farmers Market find is when I score an unique variety of Tomato!
Jenn says
Purple carrots!
LauriM says
Honey!
Amanda S says
Definitely honey!
Shannon Mammone says
Farmers market for anything in season!
Linda S. says
Fresh eggs and onions, the onions in the store seem to ruin so fast!
Virginia says
Strawberries, baked goods
I Wilkerson says
South African Sausage (ahhhh, how to choose)
Chelsea says
Fresh peaches!
Mary H. Kelly says
Their buyers are fabulous!