Ingredients:
2 cups flour (may not need to use all)
3 cans condensed milk (160ml/can)
1/2 pound sugar
3 eggs
3 tsp almond extract
1 grated lime skin
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 cups water (may not need to use all)
Start by mixing in half of the flour (1 cup) with the other dry ingredients including the grated lime in a large mixing bowl. Next add the condensed milk, eggs, and almond extract. Wisk well. Heat pan with oil to prepare it for the crepes. Next, add a little of flour, then a little water until the consistency of the mixture is like coffee creamer. There should not be any clumps. Use a spoon and slowly pour the mixture across the pan. Continue with a few more spoonfuls until the pan has a thin layer of the mixture covering the bottom. Flip the crepe to cook on both sides. Serves 15
The late Fifi was the Chef at HSC for 15 years. Prior to coming to HSC, Fifi worked as a cook for some Americans that owned a tobacco company. Fifi went to school to learn her craft. Not only did Fifi prepare three meals a day for the volunteers (over 100 a day in the weeks and months following the earthquake!) she also did all the shopping, both locally and in Cap Haitien.
Fifi laughed that the volunteers always insist on having the Haitian food. Onions, garlic, shallots, peppers, garlic powder and other seasoned powders add the spice to her varied preparations. For meats, Fifi prepared beef, goat, and chicken. Fish are rarely prepared because of health concerns stemming from the contaminated waters. One food craving Haitian children share with children around the world is a love of sweets. “Children always see candy and cookies as a special treat,” she said. “And the volunteers like them very much as well!”
While Fifi prepared and bought food in large quantities, she remained aware that for many people in Haiti, especially following the earthquake, putting food on the table was extremely challenging. Fifi remembered asking God, when she was young, to provide her with a job and even one she likes. On September 3, 1998, Fifi’s prayer was answered when she started at HSC. “I love my job and feel blessed to work here,” she said.
