A Derbyshire eatery continues to celebrate the humble pancake - perfect for Pancake Day - by serving it with a French twist.
Pear Tree Crêperie in Heart of the Country Village is based near Lichfield and an approximate 25-minute drive from Derby.
There is something so celebratory about Pancake Day where the simple yet delicious dish is given a national platform to shine.
It is great to see this dish elevated onto a permanent café menu at French Crêperie.
I love a good pancake which is why I just knew I had to visit the crêperie for a weekend visit.
I have lived in Derby for a while now and I have never heard of Pear Tree Crêperie or Heart of the Country Village.
It felt like a real adventure when I made my way to the shopping village one sunny Saturday morning.
The chalet-style café serves homemade crêpes with a variety of fillings including fruit and sauces. I had the pear and chocolate sauce crêpe which was filling yet light.
It would have been nice to have a more stable cream but amount of pear in the pancake was substantial and the flavours were good.
A personal highlight was the location of the café at Heart of the Country Village.
It is a quaint shopping experience on an expansive courtyard, filled with vintage boutiques, independent shops and eateries.
A massive surprise for me was the enclosed area near the car park where two pigs were grazing.
It felt like the perfect day out, and as it’s not far from Lichfield - which is around 10 minutes’ away from the shopping village - it’s a great idea to explore more of the great county of Derbyshire.
Here are a selection of photos from the day, if you do visit either Pear Tree Crêperie or have a mooch around the Heart of the Country Village shopping centre, I would love to know how you found it.
Location: Heart Of The Country Village, A38 South Swinfen, London Rd, Lichfield WS14 9QR
For more information click here: heartofthecountryvillage.com
5. Pear Tree Crêperie
Pear Tree Crêperie is a hit with families, during our dining visit there appeared to be a number of families with playful children running around | Ria Ghei
6. Heart of the Country Village
I found one of the biggest draws of Pear Tree Crêperie is its location at the pretty Heart of the Country Village | Ria Ghei
7. Heart of the Country Village
Based on an open courtyard, stables have been converted into a series of independent boutiques and shops | Ria Ghei
8. Heart of the Country Village
Heart of the Country Village is the ideal place to have a wander around on a sunny spring day | Ria Ghei