French Flavours at Flo’s Crêperie
Everyone’s favourite local French restaurant is dishing up so much more than just crêpes! Rebecca Jamieson Dwyer discovers the dinner menu with a difference that’s tempting diners back for more.
Not only have the folks at Flo’s Crêperie made the Sunshine Coast fall in love with the magic of crêpes and galettes at their Mooloolaba and Noosa Junction restaurants, but they’re seriously delicious authentic French dinner menu has captured our hearts – and our tastebuds. Featuring French favourites with a fresh Flo’s twist, some new additions for Summer will make Flo’s the must-visit dinner destination this season!
Enjoy mouth-watering new delights such as the Moules Frites – black mussels steamed in aromatic creamy garlic and parsley sauce, served with French fries (the perfect dish to enjoy at their The Wharf restaurant with a chilled glass of wine in hand!); slow-cooked Duck Confit with capsicum piperade, roasted tomatoes and rocket; Prawn Soufflé with twice-cooked local prawns and gruyère cheese; and the Franky’s Summer Salad with marinated goat’s cheese, rocket, fennel, orange segments, apple cider vinaigrette, croutons and fresh herbs. So fresh, so French – magnifique!
Plus you’ll find the ever-popular dinner dishes that have tempted our tastebuds, such as steak frites, chicken liver pâté, steak tartare and raclette bombs which are as delicious as they sound.
“We love to innovate and keep things fresh and exciting for our customers,” said co-owner Michelle Guillemard. “We’re very excited to share these new offerings just in time for summer!”
Speaking of new products, Michelle and Flo have also just launched their gorgeous new cookbook, which is guaranteed to have you racing for the kitchen faster than you can say ‘oui oui!’
The Flo’s Crêpes cookbook has been a serious labour of love from the duo, who’ve distilled their passion for these very special French dishes into a cookbook filled with beautiful images, mouthwatering sweet and savoury recipes, childhood memories, and so much more. Whether you’re a seasoned crêpe-flipper or a total beginner, Flo’s Crêpes simplifies the techniques and elevates the flavours, making it easy for anyone to master crêpes and galettes at home. And with plenty of easy to make recipes, it’s a great way to get kids off the screens and make memories (and crêpes) that will nourish more than your body.
From crowd-pleasing classics like the Bacon and Mushroom Galette and the Chocolate-Hazelnut Crêpe with ice cream and strawberries, to more unusual dishes, the book has something for everyone – with crêpes and galettes for an easy midweek meal through to ‘Francier’ options (including fiery flambée crêpes, party crêpes and a Mille Crêpe Cake!) that you’ll be proud to serve up to a big group of friends. The cookbook starts with simple step-by-step instructions for making crêpes and galette bases like a pro, before moving on to all the ways you can give these beloved French dishes a modern, delicious twist.
At Hello Sunshine Magazine, we’re passionate about food, community and the power of print, so we were delighted to come onboard as the publishers of Flo’s Crêpes to help Michelle and Flo bring their ‘crêpetacular’ vision to life. With our designer Ali Smith in charge of layout, publisher Deb Caruso managing the subediting, Michelle and Flo writing the content, and photographer Florence LeMyre behind the camera, it slowly came together into a gorgeous hardcover 200-page book filled with stunning images that’s been designed to be used, referred to, loved and treasured in your kitchen for years to come. Flo’s Crêpes makes the perfect gift for the foodie in your life, the crêpe curious, the person who has everything, your office Secret Santa, or even yourself – I’m certainly hoping for one under my tree this year. Bon appétit – get ready to go with the Flo for a fantastique festive season!
GET THE BOOK
FLO’S CRÊPES – THE COOKBOOK
by Florian Guillemard
Learn the art of cooking traditional
French crêpes and galettes and explore the world of crêpes with 40+ delicious recipes, stunning photography and fascinating stories.
Visit www.floscreperie.com
