For a most indulgent Candlemas

We are quickly approaching one of the most indulgent days of the year: Candlemas!

Do you know where this popular festival comes from? A bit of history before we share our suggestions for the occasion.

Previously, this pagan festival celebrated the end of the winter season and the return to the fields in fine weather. People ate types of crepes symbolizing the sun and the prosperity of the coming year. Celebrated 40 days after Christmas, it gets its name from the candles traditionally lit for the occasion. To bring luck and success to the home, it was customary to hold a gold coin in the left hand while flipping the first crepe with the other hand.

Combine Alain Milliat flavors for a sublime Candlemas:

The tangy notes of Cox's Apple juice and crepes topped with spread

The refreshing Lemon-Litchi lemonade to accompany a crepe with wild blueberry jam
The indulgence of raspberry nectar with the liveliness of passion fruit jam

Sparkling grape and Alain Milliat passion fruit jam

The crepe cake

This year, present your crepes differently. For 6 people, prepare about thirty crepes and alternate the toppings as you wish:
Raspberry jam and spread
Passion fruit jam and strawberry jam