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Blueberry Lavender Mojito

Blueberry Lavender Mojito

Ready to say goodbye to 2016?? I definitely am! I am quite happy to leave it behind and I can’t wait to see what the new year will bring! To celebrate in style, I am going to make this Blueberry Lavender Mojito. It is amazingly delicious and it is a great way to use up…

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Cilantro Jalapeno Mojito

Cilantro Jalapeno Mojito #SundaySupper

This week, the #SundaySupper team is celebrating spices and/or spicy food. I am a big fan of spices in general, so I just had to contribute! I think I have a rather interesting Mojito collection on the site already and this Cilantro Jalapeño Mojito is yet another fun addition to it! I think Mojito is…

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Lemongrass and Ginger Mojito

Lemongrass and Ginger Mojito

If you know me, you know I love rum based drinks. In fact, I always order those from the cocktail menu. Mojitos are my absolute favourites and I always try to add a twist to the classic recipe. Remember my Green Tea Mojito? Well, this time I am back with yet another version… the possibilities…

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Green Tea Mojito served in a tall glass with mint leaves, lime slices, and ice.

Green Tea Mojito

Fresh citrus, gentle mint, and cold green tea shape this Green Tea Mojito, a crisp cocktail that feels easy and refreshing from the first sip.

Pineapple Mojito

Pineapple Mojito

I made this Pineapple Mojito to serve to my friends on New Year’s Eve as an aperitivo, just to start things off before we sat down for dinner.  We had a Spanish theme that night and I know Mojito is not a Spanish cocktail, but I made a little exception as it is one of…

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Pomegranate Mojito

Pomegranate Mojito

Mojito is one of my all time favourite drink.  It reminds me of my time in Cuba, a place I love dearly.  I have already shared with you the recipe for the “original” Mojito, made with lime and mint leaves.  There’s nothing better than a minty Mojito, especially on a hot summer evening.  It is…

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Mojito

MOJITO – COOK AROUND THE GLOBE

When I visited Cuba back in 1998, I learnt to appreciate rum and all rum based drinks.  Since then, my 2 favourite cocktails have been Cuba Libre and Mojito, which was made popular by one of its most famous admirers: Ernest Hemingway.  Whenever I drink a Mojito I get to relive the memories of one of…

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Valentine’s Day Recipe Round-Up 2020

Valentine’s Day Recipe Round-Up 2020

As Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, I thought of putting together a round-up of a few of my favourite recipes that I think would work great for a romantic dinner for 2.  Ready to plan the perfect meal? Here goes MsM’s Valentine’s Day Recipe Round-Up 2020!

New Year’s Eve Drinks 2019 Round-Up

New Year’s Eve Drinks 2019 Round-Up

As New Year’s Eve is coming up, I thought it would be nice to put together a little New Year’s Eve Drinks 2019 Round-Up specifically for this special occasion.

Caramelised Pineapple

Caramelised Pineapple

Today I will share with you the perfect recipe for a quick, healthy, and satisfying sweet treat: Caramelised Pineapple.

Valentine’s Day Recipe Round-Up 2019

As Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, I thought of putting together a round-up of a few of my favourite recipes that I think would work great for a romantic dinner for 2.  Ready to plan the perfect meal? Here goes MsM’s Valentine’s Day Recipe Round-up for 2019!

Valentine’s Day Recipe Round-Up 2018

As Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, I thought of putting together a round-up of a few of my favourite recipes that I think would work great for a romantic dinner.  Ready to drool?? Here goes MsM’s Valentine’s Day Recipe Round-up for 2018!

Dairy-free Blueberry Lavender Muffins 1 (1 of 1)

Dairy-free Blueberry Lavender Muffins

I am pretty sure that everyone has their favourite flavour combination when it comes to muffins. Mine has always been blueberry and lemon. Well, at least up until very recently, when I remembered that blueberries are fantastic when paired with lavender. Do you remember my Blueberry Lavender Syrup, Blueberry Lavender Mojito, and Blueberry Lavender Swirl…

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Blueberry Lavender Swirl Yogurt Popsicles

Blueberry Lavender Swirl Yogurt Popsicles

I LOVE frozen yogurt, don’t you? I love the tangy flavour of the yogurt and during a hot day, I find it extremely refreshing. Besides, when you are trying to eat low-fattish (is that even a word??), it is the best alternative to full fat ice cream. These Blueberry Lavender Swirl Yogurt Popsicles are so…

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Valentine’s Day Recipe Round-up 2017

As Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, I thought of putting together a roundup of a few of my favourite recipes that I think would work great for a romantic dinner.  Ready to drool?? Here goes MsM’s Valentine’s Day Recipe Roundup for 2017!

Strawberry Caipiroska cocktail with crushed ice, fresh strawberries, and a whole lime on the side.

Strawberry Caipiroska

Cool off on a warm day with Strawberry Caipiroska, a vibrant mix of strawberries, lime, and vodka that’s sweet, tart, and perfectly balanced.

Blueberry Caipiroska

Blueberry Caipiroska

Today I am going to show you how to make another easy drink recipe: Blueberry Caipiroska. With the holidays coming up – and especially the New Year celebrations – it’s always good to have a few different drink ideas up your sleeve. Eggnog is great, but I always try to have a few quick options…

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Watermelon Caipiroska

Watermelon Caipiroska

Today I would like to share with you the recipe for one of my favourite alcoholic drinks: Caipiroska. What is a Caipiroska you may ask… it is a form of Caipirinha prepared with vodka instead of the usual cachaça. It is a very popular cocktail in South America and I personally love it, especially when…

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Close-up of a Baby Guinness layered shot highlighting the contrast between Baileys and Kahlua.

Baby Guinness Shot

Impress your guests with this Baby Guinness Shot, made from Baileys and Kahlua. It’s rich, creamy, and perfectly balanced with coffee sweetness and velvety texture in one irresistible sip. When I first saw this Baby Guinness cocktail over at Creative Culinary, I honestly thought it was beer! When I realised it wasn’t, I couldn’t take…

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Pasta with Peas

Pasta with Peas #SundaySupper

Welcome to this week’s #SundaySupper event which is all about spring! As you know, I live in Australia, which means we are in the middle of autumn at the moment, but that doesn’t stop the Italian in me to think of April as spring… so… Today’s recipe is part of my little series about quick, simple…

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5 Year Blogiversary

Today Manu’s Menu turns 5!  Time really does fly when you are having fun!  And during the past 5 years, I sure had a lot of it.  I also learnt so much along the way (try and look at one of my first posts’ photography!) and met, although mainly virtually, many amazing people.

Victoria’s 8th Birthday

Victoria’s 8th Birthday

  On the 16th my eldest daughter turned 8!!! I cannot believe it’s been 8 years already since the first time I got to hold her in my arms. She was so tiny! <3 And now she is turning into a beautiful girl. We love you so much princess and we are all very proud…

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Valentine's Day Recipe Roundup 2015

Valentine’s Day Recipe Roundup 2015

As Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, I thought of putting together a roundup of a few of my favourite recipes that I think would work great for a romantic dinner.  Ready to drool?? Here goes MsM’s Valentine’s Day Recipe Roundup for 2015!  Ah!  And don’t miss my next recipe as that too is…

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Chorizo en Salsa

Chorizo en Salsa

If you follow me on Facebook, you will know that this year we hosted a little New Year’s Eve party at our place.  We had a Spanish theme. And this Chorizo in Salsa was one of the dishes I served!

Salted Caramel Gelato

Salted Caramel Gelato #SundaySupper

This week the Sunday Supper team is sharing recipes for food that is served cold… as the majority of the group is based in the Northern hemisphere and it is a hot summer up there at the moment.  It has actually been quite cold down here lately.  I do not mind it one bit though, as…

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Finished Irish Coffee with whipped cream and a coffee bean on top.

Irish Coffee

Raise a mug for St. Paddy’s with this warm Irish Coffee, a sweet, creamy drink that brings a bit of luck, Irish cheer, and easy celebration to any gathering.

Valentine's Day Recipe Roundup

Valentine’s Day Recipe Roundup

As Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, I thought of putting together a roundup of a few of my favourite recipes.  It’s always hard to choose, as I like everything I publish (what I don’t like doesn’t get on this blog… ever!), but I think these are all fantastic ideas for a romantic dinner.  Some…

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