I have to say we couldn’t be more pleased with the response to our French Cottage Gourmet Crêpe Mix. Those who know crêpes give it high marks, not just for the way it makes up and  tastes, but because the only thing you add is milk. And for newcomers to the world of crêpes, well what they thought was complicated turns out to be easy-peasy. So it’s no wonder that many of our customers are asking, “Where has this stuff been for all these years?”

And then there’s our label, with its cosy cottage window and faded blue shutter. Is this a real cottage? Is it really in France? Or is it just someone’s idea of what a French cottage should look like? Well, we have Barbara van Zanten to thank for our French Cottage label. Under the name of Europa Photogenica, Ms. van Zanten is a photographic artist and photo tour leader. She takes people to some of France’s most beautiful places, and the shutters, f-stops and filters do the rest.

The village of Gerberoy is north-west of Paris, near Beauvais in Picardie. It is on France’s list of 100 most beautiful villages. And of all that Gerberoy has to offer, la Maison Bleue is probably the most popular stop for photographers. Built in 1691, this intriguing cottage proudly poses for hundreds of artists and photographers every year, especially when the roses bloom. This stunning little house was just what we wanted for our French Cottage Gourmet Crêpe Mix label.

By the way, if you like the image on our label, and fancy seeing more of these beautiful old houses in France, you should most certainly visit www.europaphotogenica.com. Hooking up with a Barbara van Zanten photo tour will give you a lifetime of wonderful memories, not to mention some absolutely fabulous images for your parlor.