Crisp Almond Pralines coated in cocoa and sugar give a satisfying crunch and warm nutty scent, making them ideal for holiday jars, after-dinner treats, or weekday cravings.
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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!
7 Year Blogiversary
Two days ago, Manu’s Menu turned 7! Can you believe it’s been that long? And what an incredible journey it has been! I have learnt so much along the way (have a look at one of my first posts’ pictures!) and I have met, although mainly virtually, many amazing people throughout the years.
Croquembouche
Start the year sweetly with Croquembouche, the French dessert made of choux pastry, pastry cream, and caramel that brings warmth to your New Year’s table.
Sushi Nova Tokyo Asakusa – Review
During our stay in Tokyo, we were based in Asakusa, our favourite place in town! We were staying at Ryokan Kamogawa, just off Nakamise-dori. The area is full of shops and little restaurants where you can eat. And today, I am going to review our favourite sushi place: Sushi Nova.
Jigokudani Monkey Park Guide – Japan
While organising our latest holiday in Japan, I saw photos of some monkeys bathing in a hot tub somewhere in Japan. The monkeys looked incredibly cute, so I did some research and saw that the photos were taken at Jigokudani Monkey Park in Yamanouchi, not far from the onsen towns of Shibu Onsen and Yudanaka….
Matsumoto Guide – Japan
During our latest holiday in Japan, we visited Matsumoto. Matsumoto is in Nagano Prefecture and it is mostly famous for Matusmoto-jo, one of Japan’s most beautiful original castles. The city is also a good base for trips into the Japanese Alps.
Fushimi Inari – Japan Guide
During our trip to Japan, we stayed 7 nights in Kyoto. We really needed some time to unwind and we didn’t want to move around too much, so we mainly stayed in town. The only time we did venture outside was during our half day trip to Fushimi Inari. We had already visited this amazing…
Hello Kitty Cafe Kyoto – Review
One of the places we wanted to see in Kyoto was the Hello Kitty Café. Lucky for us, it was very close to “our house”, in Ninenzaka. The Hello Kitty Saryo (Tea House) is like a lot of typical tea houses in Kyoto… except for the fact that everything somehow features Kitty-chan (as she’s known…
Setsubun and Geisha in Kyoto
Setsubun (which literally means “seasonal division”) is a festival held every year on the 3rd or 4th of February, one day before the beginning of spring according to the Japanese lunar calendar. We were lucky enough to be in Kyoto at that time, so we managed to see some of the celebrations!
Kyoto – Off the Beaten Path
During our recent trip to Japan, we spent a few days in Kyoto. We had already visited it in 2015 and we had completely fallen in love with the city. To me, it is possibly the most beautiful city on earth! And if I could, I would easily move and live there. Many tourists divide…
Kinosaki Onsen Guide – Japan
During our latest trip to Japan, we decided we wanted to try the onsen experience. Winter is the best time to soak in hot water after a day in the cold! We picked a few ryokans which had their own onsen throughout the journey, but we also wanted to try the public baths. There are…
Onsen Etiquette – Japan Guide
Even though we had stayed at some onsen towns during our first trip to Japan, we had never tried taken a bath in the hot springs. Our kids were very young and we felt the water would be too hot for them. But I must confess that the real reason was probably the thought of…
Himeji Guide – Japan
During our recent trip to Japan, we visited Himeji, a town most famous for its magnificent castle, Himeji Castle, which is considered Japan’s most beautiful surviving feudal castle. The castle is designated both a national treasure and a UNESCO world heritage site.
Kurashiki Guide – Japan
Kurashiki is located in Okayama Prefecture, not far from the prefectural capital of Okayama. I had always been intrigued by this town and I was sorry to leave it out of our 2015 itinerary, so this time I made sure to include it. Kurashiki has a preserved canal area that dates back to the Edo…
Hiroshima Guide 2017 – Japan
During our recent trip to Japan, we also visited Hiroshima. We had already been there in 2015, so we could have easily skipped it this time around. I know many people go to Japan and don’t feel the need to visit. We, however, just had to be back. We were in Miyajima after all and…
Miyajima Guide 2017 – Japan
Oh Miyajima! This has to be, together with Kyoto, my favourite place in whole of Japan! When we drafted our itinerary for our latest holiday in Japan, we had no doubt we would include Miyajima in it. It was a given, actually. We had fallen in love with it during our 2015 visit, and when…
Nagashima and Nabana No Sato Guide – Japan
Nagashima was the place we visited after leaving Kawaguchiko. We had always wanted to see the winter illuminations of Nabana no Sato, so this time we made sure to include it in our itinerary. Read my Nagashima and Nabana no Sato Guide for great tips and photos!
Kawaguchiko Guide – Japan
Kawaguchiko was the first place we visited after leaving Tokyo. We had always wanted to see Mount Fuji, but when we visited Japan in 2015 we had to leave it out of our already too busy schedule. So, this time we made sure to include it in our itinerary. Read my Kawaguchiko Guide for great…
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!
6 Year Blogiversary
Today Manu’s Menu turns 6! I almost can’t believe it’s been that long! And what an incredible journey it has been! I have learnt so much along the way (have a look at one of my first posts’ pictures!) and I have met, although mainly virtually, many amazing people.
Vietnamese Iced Coffee
A chilled glass of Vietnamese Iced Coffee brings strong coffee flavour and gentle sweetness and works well alongside toast, pastries, or a simple breakfast spread.
White Chocolate and Violet Truffles
When my parents were here for Christmas, the brought me some Violet essence that they had bought in France. I love to use flower essences in desserts. Jasmine is my favourite, but Orchid and Violet are a close second. Remember the recipe for my Jasmine and Mango Panna Cotta Shooters? And how about my Orchid…
Affogato al Caffe
A quick pour, a short pause, and instant pleasure. Affogato al Caffe is Italy’s way of slowing down with coffee and sweetness combined into one perfect, creamy moment.
Fiordilatte Gelato #SundaySupper
Welcome to this week’s #SundaySupper event! This Sunday the #SundaySupper team has organised an Italian Fest! Being Italian, when the Italian theme was announced, I knew I had to host it. This is the first #SundaySupper event I host and I am really excited, especially since it will be showcasing some amazing Italian food! I am very excited about today’s recipe…
A #SundaySupper Italian Fest
If you are here it is because, like me, you like Italian food, so I am sure you will love the piece of news I am about to share with you! This Sunday the #SundaySupper team will be organising an Italian Fest! Being Italian, when the Italian theme was announced, I knew I had to…
Passion Fruit Possets
Creamy Passion Fruit Possets topped with fresh passion fruit pulp make a refreshing no-bake dessert with silky texture and bright tropical flavour.
