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The history of crepes dates back to the 13th century in Brittany, France. It seems that a housewife accidentally poured thin gruel onto a hot, flat stovetop. Since people in those days were not inclined to waste even their smallest cooking mistakes, she ate it. The rest, as they say, is history. Of course, this could well be the equivalent of an urban legend, but it makes for a pretty good story.

Another interesting story involves hearty, earthy buckwheat pancakes. This ancient grain was introduced to Brittany in northwest France around the 12th century. Like the other story, a thin buckwheat porridge spilled out and became a thin, crispy pancake instead. What a delicious change in texture that must have been!

Traditionally, buckwheat pancakes are served with savory toppings while the more delicately flavored wheat pancakes are served with fruit and other sweet toppings. Want another interesting historical fact about pancakes? Whenever milk was scarce in the Middle Ages, intrepid pancake lovers used a mixture of wine and water as a substitute!