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The Anime Café: 50 Iconic Treats, Snacks, and Drinks from Your Favorite Anime
Immerse yourself in your favorite anime world by drinking the same iconic drinks your favorite characters enjoy.The Anime Café Cookbook captures the best drink moments in anime, whether shown briefly in a slice-of-life scene or the entire plotline of a series. In this follow-up to The Anime Chef Cookbook, popular anime food creator Nadine Estero recreates 60 drinks and treats, Rainbow Dango from Clannad No Face Chocolate Parfait from Spirited Away Strawberry Float from Sailor Moon Mini Herring Pumpkin Pie from Kiki's Delivery Service Warm Honey Milk from Ponyo and more From classic Anime favorites to new releases, The Anime Café Cookbook. has the drinks and treats you’ve been dying to make! These fun and easy recipes come with anime-style illustrations and information about the exact episodes they’re from, allowing you to become one with your favorite animated world. Make these adorable and delicious beverages for any occasion!
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Published September 3, 2024
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August 7, 2024
Big Thank You to NetGalley and the Publisher for providing me with an advanced copy
'' The Anime Cafe: 50 Iconic Treats, Snacks, and Drinks from Your Favorite Anime '' is a colorful, utterly cute cookbook.
This book truly checked all my boxes: simple instructions, easy (ish) to find ingredients, colorful pages, nice intros that help me connect with the recipe, and photos ("") for each dish. Also, if you love A) food, B) anime, and C) pictures of anime food, this one is for you!
'' The Anime Cafe: 50 Iconic Treats, Snacks, and Drinks from Your Favorite Anime '' is a colorful, utterly cute cookbook.
This book truly checked all my boxes: simple instructions, easy (ish) to find ingredients, colorful pages, nice intros that help me connect with the recipe, and photos ("") for each dish. Also, if you love A) food, B) anime, and C) pictures of anime food, this one is for you!
November 4, 2024
This is a fun cookbook perfect for anime fans! There are lots of illustrations throughout that are fantastic! The recipes are easy to follow and creative. I would recommend this! Special Thank You to Nadine Estero,Quarto Publishing Group and NetGalley for allowing me to read a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review.
July 29, 2024
A must have for those who love anime, with super cute artwork and delicious recipes that tie in to anime series and movies. Beyond fun!
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July 13, 2024
The Anime Cafe is an adorable book of recipes! It showcases food from different anime’s with cute drawings. A long with each recipe the author tells you what anime the delicious treat is from and what episode. The step by step instructions are easy to follow,I’m definitely going to be trying some of these out asap!
Thank you NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group – Rock Point for giving me this arc in exchange for my honest review!
Thank you NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group – Rock Point for giving me this arc in exchange for my honest review!
August 25, 2024
Some of the recipes sound easy enough I could even make them. The art makes me wish I wasn't such a picky eater and bad cook. Everything looks so good. Cannot wait to try some of these.
5 stars
5 stars
July 27, 2024
I follow Nadine Estero on Instagram which is a lot of fun, so seeing her newest book I was definitely intrigued.
In this collection are some of her most successful recipes inspired from anime. Everything is illustrated, which is quite different from her channel where she contrasts the anime to her live rendition, but it makes the book super cute.
My daughter was looking at it with me and wanted to try everything... so I obviously have a lot of cooking in front of me.
I haven't tried any of it yet, but they all look a lot of fun, even if some are a little too strange even for me.
In this collection are some of her most successful recipes inspired from anime. Everything is illustrated, which is quite different from her channel where she contrasts the anime to her live rendition, but it makes the book super cute.
My daughter was looking at it with me and wanted to try everything... so I obviously have a lot of cooking in front of me.
I haven't tried any of it yet, but they all look a lot of fun, even if some are a little too strange even for me.
August 8, 2024
Title: The Anime Café: 50 Iconic Treats, Snacks, and Drinks from Your Favorite Anime
Author: Nadine Estero
Genres: Cooking, Food & Wine | Comics & Graphic Novels
Pub Date: 3 Sep 2024
Pages: 160
ISBN: 9781631069918
Format Read: time-restricted EPUB
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐⭐ (4 stars)
It's been a while since I've watched any anime, and my genres don't really overlap with the author's (who seems to favour the popular shonen & shojo shows), but I'm an experienced cook with a particular love for Japanese food, so I was really pleased to have the opportunity to read this book.
I'll pause briefly to say that if you're looking for a brilliant & comprehensive Japanese cookbook, I highly recommend 'Japanese Cooking: A Simple Art' by Shizuo Tsuji - a book that did for traditional Japanese food what Julia Child's famous 'Mastering The Art of French Cooking' did for French cuisine, ie making traditional methods & techniques accessible to an international audience that (at the time of its original publishing) was widely unfamiliar with Japanese food.
This book, of course, isn't trying to do anything like that. As it says on the cover, this book pulls specific / memorable foods from various anime series & offers up suggested recipes to recreate them at home.
Anyone familiar with either anime or with Japanese culture in general will be aware that, just like every country, Japan is big on international food, and French pâtisserie in particular is really popular & widely available. It's worth mentioning, just for anyone who may not be aware, that this is therefore a book which includes all the types of treats you'd tend to find in Japanese cafés, rather than just strictly Japanese dishes.
The book is broken up into the following, quite arbitrary, sections:
- Classic Café
- Comfort Café
- Cute Café
- Modern Café
- Outdoor Café
- Bar Café
I'm not really sold on that choice, as it's not particularly functional. All of the recipes fall into categories that could be described as follows:
- Non-alcoholic drinks (coffee, tea, juice, etc)
- Alcoholic drinks (cocktails, etc)
- Frozen desserts (ice cream, parfait, soda float, etc)
- Pâtisserie (cake, buns, etc)
- Other desserts (dango, pudding, jelly, etc)
- Pancakes & crêpes
- Savoury food (onigiri, salad, toast, soup, etc)
The book is illustrated in pink, cutesy colours which are really inviting. There are illustrated drawings of all of the recipes, but no photographs. I'm not entirely confident, reading through the instructions, that the visual effect in the home kitchen would be particularly close to the pretty illustrations for some of these recipes, but hey, the 'original' foods are from animated illustrations, so the graphic choice makes sense.
The recipes include serving size, prep time, cook time, and/or chill time, marinade time, etc where appropriate. As with just about every cookbook, these are really optimistic :) and I'd encourage allocating yourself at least twice as much time for prep & cooking, since of course speed of prepping, speed of appliances, and kitchen layout all make a difference. Again like most cookbooks, there's no time included for things like oil coming up to temperature, etc.
There isn't any information about the recipe / food item at all - it's all an intro about the anime episode, character(s), plot points, etc surrounding the dish. That's a bit of a weird choice - some of these anime intros got really wordy, and hey, again, that's the point of this book, but at least a line or two about the item being made would be expected.
What also isn't included, but very much should be with this type of book, is at least an approximate difficulty scale for each recipe. There are some recipes that a supervised child could easily make, and others that are pretty advanced for even confident cooks & bakers. With such a broad range, and broad range in potential readership ages, it'd just be nice to mark recipes as 'easy' or 'quick', 'intermediate', & 'take on a bit of a challenge' - or something along those lines.
There are 18 total recipes for drinks, 18 total recipes for sweet things, and 13 total recipes for savoury things.
You'll note that's just 1 short of the 50 in the title, and that's because I really, truly cannot bring myself to call 'sliced apples' a recipe. No, really. That's actually it. Apples. Sliced up. With a bit of lemon juice to prevent browning, and a notch cut into the peel to make them look, if you can really stretch your imagination, sort of vaguely like bunnies. (Pro tip from my home canning experience: citric acid or, better yet, tartaric acid are even better at preventing the oxidation that causes apples to turn brown once sliced.)
There are other inclusions in a similar vein: 'Heart Cappuccino' is (French press) coffee with latte art. 'Honey Milk' is, you guessed it, warmed milk with honey. 'Lemon Ginger Cure' is hot water with lemon, ginger, and honey. 'Homemade Lemonade' is water, sugar, lemons.
These filler recipes are on the complete opposite end of a complexity spectrum that also includes 'Mont Blanc Cupcake', 'Tofu Mochi Donuts', 'Bunny Cream Pan', and 'Taiyaki Zunda'.
I'm not entirely convinced that the type of person who would need a full, detailed, written-out recipe for warming up milk & adding honey to it would be the same sort of person who'd tackle making pâte à choux, crème diplomate, or yeasted doughnuts.
It'd be a bit more reasonable if the super-simple recipes were, say, introducing some sort of specific technique or tip (how to prevent milk from scalding in a pan, or making simple syrup, etc), which then acted as a confidence-builder or keystone method for tackling the more difficult offerings. Again, with such a broad age range likely, including basic difficulty/complexity ratings would have been sensible.
More broadly, a lot of the recipes are relatively 'basic' for their categories - the choux puffs are choux puffs, the lemonade is lemonade, the dango is dango. There are some nods to more gimmicky / unique options like a purple sauce for the omurice, but since the author is recreating recipes from various anime titles, she's (presumably) staying true to what was shown.
All in all, the book certainly delivers what the title promises. I think it'd make a great gift for someone who's into anime or manga, and also likes to cook - and also for any cooks who are into very cute illustrations.
Thank you to Rock Point (Quarto Publishing Group) & NetGalley for providing access to this time-restricted eARC for consideration of review. All opinions are my own honest & unbiased feedback based on the copy provided.
#TheAnimeCafé #NetGalley
Author: Nadine Estero
Genres: Cooking, Food & Wine | Comics & Graphic Novels
Pub Date: 3 Sep 2024
Pages: 160
ISBN: 9781631069918
Format Read: time-restricted EPUB
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐⭐ (4 stars)
It's been a while since I've watched any anime, and my genres don't really overlap with the author's (who seems to favour the popular shonen & shojo shows), but I'm an experienced cook with a particular love for Japanese food, so I was really pleased to have the opportunity to read this book.
I'll pause briefly to say that if you're looking for a brilliant & comprehensive Japanese cookbook, I highly recommend 'Japanese Cooking: A Simple Art' by Shizuo Tsuji - a book that did for traditional Japanese food what Julia Child's famous 'Mastering The Art of French Cooking' did for French cuisine, ie making traditional methods & techniques accessible to an international audience that (at the time of its original publishing) was widely unfamiliar with Japanese food.
This book, of course, isn't trying to do anything like that. As it says on the cover, this book pulls specific / memorable foods from various anime series & offers up suggested recipes to recreate them at home.
Anyone familiar with either anime or with Japanese culture in general will be aware that, just like every country, Japan is big on international food, and French pâtisserie in particular is really popular & widely available. It's worth mentioning, just for anyone who may not be aware, that this is therefore a book which includes all the types of treats you'd tend to find in Japanese cafés, rather than just strictly Japanese dishes.
The book is broken up into the following, quite arbitrary, sections:
- Classic Café
- Comfort Café
- Cute Café
- Modern Café
- Outdoor Café
- Bar Café
I'm not really sold on that choice, as it's not particularly functional. All of the recipes fall into categories that could be described as follows:
- Non-alcoholic drinks (coffee, tea, juice, etc)
- Alcoholic drinks (cocktails, etc)
- Frozen desserts (ice cream, parfait, soda float, etc)
- Pâtisserie (cake, buns, etc)
- Other desserts (dango, pudding, jelly, etc)
- Pancakes & crêpes
- Savoury food (onigiri, salad, toast, soup, etc)
The book is illustrated in pink, cutesy colours which are really inviting. There are illustrated drawings of all of the recipes, but no photographs. I'm not entirely confident, reading through the instructions, that the visual effect in the home kitchen would be particularly close to the pretty illustrations for some of these recipes, but hey, the 'original' foods are from animated illustrations, so the graphic choice makes sense.
The recipes include serving size, prep time, cook time, and/or chill time, marinade time, etc where appropriate. As with just about every cookbook, these are really optimistic :) and I'd encourage allocating yourself at least twice as much time for prep & cooking, since of course speed of prepping, speed of appliances, and kitchen layout all make a difference. Again like most cookbooks, there's no time included for things like oil coming up to temperature, etc.
There isn't any information about the recipe / food item at all - it's all an intro about the anime episode, character(s), plot points, etc surrounding the dish. That's a bit of a weird choice - some of these anime intros got really wordy, and hey, again, that's the point of this book, but at least a line or two about the item being made would be expected.
What also isn't included, but very much should be with this type of book, is at least an approximate difficulty scale for each recipe. There are some recipes that a supervised child could easily make, and others that are pretty advanced for even confident cooks & bakers. With such a broad range, and broad range in potential readership ages, it'd just be nice to mark recipes as 'easy' or 'quick', 'intermediate', & 'take on a bit of a challenge' - or something along those lines.
There are 18 total recipes for drinks, 18 total recipes for sweet things, and 13 total recipes for savoury things.
You'll note that's just 1 short of the 50 in the title, and that's because I really, truly cannot bring myself to call 'sliced apples' a recipe. No, really. That's actually it. Apples. Sliced up. With a bit of lemon juice to prevent browning, and a notch cut into the peel to make them look, if you can really stretch your imagination, sort of vaguely like bunnies. (Pro tip from my home canning experience: citric acid or, better yet, tartaric acid are even better at preventing the oxidation that causes apples to turn brown once sliced.)
There are other inclusions in a similar vein: 'Heart Cappuccino' is (French press) coffee with latte art. 'Honey Milk' is, you guessed it, warmed milk with honey. 'Lemon Ginger Cure' is hot water with lemon, ginger, and honey. 'Homemade Lemonade' is water, sugar, lemons.
These filler recipes are on the complete opposite end of a complexity spectrum that also includes 'Mont Blanc Cupcake', 'Tofu Mochi Donuts', 'Bunny Cream Pan', and 'Taiyaki Zunda'.
I'm not entirely convinced that the type of person who would need a full, detailed, written-out recipe for warming up milk & adding honey to it would be the same sort of person who'd tackle making pâte à choux, crème diplomate, or yeasted doughnuts.
It'd be a bit more reasonable if the super-simple recipes were, say, introducing some sort of specific technique or tip (how to prevent milk from scalding in a pan, or making simple syrup, etc), which then acted as a confidence-builder or keystone method for tackling the more difficult offerings. Again, with such a broad age range likely, including basic difficulty/complexity ratings would have been sensible.
More broadly, a lot of the recipes are relatively 'basic' for their categories - the choux puffs are choux puffs, the lemonade is lemonade, the dango is dango. There are some nods to more gimmicky / unique options like a purple sauce for the omurice, but since the author is recreating recipes from various anime titles, she's (presumably) staying true to what was shown.
All in all, the book certainly delivers what the title promises. I think it'd make a great gift for someone who's into anime or manga, and also likes to cook - and also for any cooks who are into very cute illustrations.
Thank you to Rock Point (Quarto Publishing Group) & NetGalley for providing access to this time-restricted eARC for consideration of review. All opinions are my own honest & unbiased feedback based on the copy provided.
#TheAnimeCafé #NetGalley
August 25, 2024
Book Review: The Anime Café by Nadine Estero
Rating: 5 Stars
As a parent to a daughter who is absolutely obsessed with anime, I couldn't resist diving into The Anime Café by Nadine Estero. Let me just say, this cookbook is a delightful treasure trove for any anime lover!
In this enchanting book, Nadine Estero takes us on a whimsical journey through the world of anime drinks and treats, allowing fans to experience the beloved beverages their favorite characters enjoy. From iconic scenes in classic series to those special moments in newer releases, the cookbook features an impressive collection of 60 recipes. Whether it's the Rainbow Dango from Clannad, the No Face Chocolate Parfait from Spirited Away, or the Warm Honey Milk from Ponyo, there's something in here for everyone!
What I absolutely love about this cookbook is the charming artwork that accompanies each recipe. It’s not just about cooking; it’s an immersive experience! Each recipe comes with details about the anime it’s from, including the specific episodes, which adds a fun layer of nostalgia. Plus, the quotes after each recipe are such a nice touch—it's like having a little piece of the show right there on the page.
The recipes themselves are straightforward and easy to follow, making it accessible even for those of us who might not be culinary wizards. I can already feel the excitement bubbling as I plan to try my hand at some of these adorable drinks and treats with my daughter. I think we’ll definitely be whipping up some Strawberry Floats inspired by Sailor Moon!
Overall, The Anime Café is a must-have for any anime enthusiast or home cook looking to add a sprinkle of magic to their kitchen. I can’t wait to share these delightful creations with my family and friends. If you’re looking for a fun way to celebrate your love for anime while making delicious treats, this cookbook is an absolute gem!
⚠️This review was written based on personal opinions and experiences with the book. Individual preferences may vary⚠️
Rating: 5 Stars
As a parent to a daughter who is absolutely obsessed with anime, I couldn't resist diving into The Anime Café by Nadine Estero. Let me just say, this cookbook is a delightful treasure trove for any anime lover!
In this enchanting book, Nadine Estero takes us on a whimsical journey through the world of anime drinks and treats, allowing fans to experience the beloved beverages their favorite characters enjoy. From iconic scenes in classic series to those special moments in newer releases, the cookbook features an impressive collection of 60 recipes. Whether it's the Rainbow Dango from Clannad, the No Face Chocolate Parfait from Spirited Away, or the Warm Honey Milk from Ponyo, there's something in here for everyone!
What I absolutely love about this cookbook is the charming artwork that accompanies each recipe. It’s not just about cooking; it’s an immersive experience! Each recipe comes with details about the anime it’s from, including the specific episodes, which adds a fun layer of nostalgia. Plus, the quotes after each recipe are such a nice touch—it's like having a little piece of the show right there on the page.
The recipes themselves are straightforward and easy to follow, making it accessible even for those of us who might not be culinary wizards. I can already feel the excitement bubbling as I plan to try my hand at some of these adorable drinks and treats with my daughter. I think we’ll definitely be whipping up some Strawberry Floats inspired by Sailor Moon!
Overall, The Anime Café is a must-have for any anime enthusiast or home cook looking to add a sprinkle of magic to their kitchen. I can’t wait to share these delightful creations with my family and friends. If you’re looking for a fun way to celebrate your love for anime while making delicious treats, this cookbook is an absolute gem!
⚠️This review was written based on personal opinions and experiences with the book. Individual preferences may vary⚠️
July 19, 2024
Continuing on the food wave, I came across an incredibly cute and appetizing cookbook inspired by Japanese animations. While cookbooks aren't typically read cover to cover, I couldn't resist with this one—everything looked so delicious! 😊
If you've ever watched anime and envied the characters for eating such mouth-watering food, this cookbook by Nadine Estero is a dream come true. "The Anime Cafe" offers fifty different recipes inspired by various animations, complete with the name of the anime, the season, and the episode number (or just the movie title). This way, you can enjoy these dishes alongside your favorite characters. A true delight!
Just a glance at the cover tells you what to expect. The illustrations accompanying each recipe are in the same vibrant style, guaranteed to make your mouth water. After reading the book, I visited the author's Instagram account to explore further—a decision that quickly made my stomach rumble. Nadine Estero shares videos where the screen is split, showing clips from the anime on top and her cooking on the bottom. This visual treat helps you see what the dish looks like in real life. I wish the cookbook had included something similar, perhaps a QR code linking to the video for each recipe. However, this is a minor gripe and doesn't detract from the book's charm.
Estero previously authored "The Anime Chef Cookbook," featuring 75 iconic recipes from beloved animations. I haven't had the chance to explore that one yet, but it's definitely on my list now. My stomach is growling, and I'm eager to start cooking! Finally, you can enjoy the dishes that tantalized your taste buds every time you watched your favorite anime.
Thank you so much, NetGallery and Quarto Publishing Group - Rock Point, for this wonderful reading experience!
Review in Estonian (Aug 12, 2024): https://brixieblog.wordpress.com/2024...
If you've ever watched anime and envied the characters for eating such mouth-watering food, this cookbook by Nadine Estero is a dream come true. "The Anime Cafe" offers fifty different recipes inspired by various animations, complete with the name of the anime, the season, and the episode number (or just the movie title). This way, you can enjoy these dishes alongside your favorite characters. A true delight!
Just a glance at the cover tells you what to expect. The illustrations accompanying each recipe are in the same vibrant style, guaranteed to make your mouth water. After reading the book, I visited the author's Instagram account to explore further—a decision that quickly made my stomach rumble. Nadine Estero shares videos where the screen is split, showing clips from the anime on top and her cooking on the bottom. This visual treat helps you see what the dish looks like in real life. I wish the cookbook had included something similar, perhaps a QR code linking to the video for each recipe. However, this is a minor gripe and doesn't detract from the book's charm.
Estero previously authored "The Anime Chef Cookbook," featuring 75 iconic recipes from beloved animations. I haven't had the chance to explore that one yet, but it's definitely on my list now. My stomach is growling, and I'm eager to start cooking! Finally, you can enjoy the dishes that tantalized your taste buds every time you watched your favorite anime.
Thank you so much, NetGallery and Quarto Publishing Group - Rock Point, for this wonderful reading experience!
Review in Estonian (Aug 12, 2024): https://brixieblog.wordpress.com/2024...
December 6, 2024
Having thoroughly enjoyed “The Anime Chef Cookbook” from Nadine Estero, I was eagerly looking forward to her follow-up “The Anime Café: 50 Iconic Treats, Snacks, and Drinks from Your Favorite Anime”. Needless to say, I was once again thrilled by the variety of recipes and drinks taken from and inspired by various anime series and episodes.
Being more of a reader than a watcher, anime is not my strong suit, but (through my daughter) even I recognize a lot of the inspirations behind the recipes. From extremely popular series, such as Sailor Moon and My Hero Academia, to movies (Spirited Away) and even video games (Pokemon), Ms. Estero ties each recipe to a specific scene or episode, showing how the art of cooking is tied closely to the art of anime. The chapters are tied to general “Café” themes, from Cute Café to to Outdoor Café to Bar Café, and yes, the Bar Café does contain alcoholic drinks for us adults as well!
As in the previous chapter, the recipes truly do vary greatly in complexity, with several requiring quite a bit of imagination to qualify as a recipe (Apple slices? Milk with honey?). Others however involve a much higher level of skill in the kitchen, both cooking and baking, such as making sponge cake or dumplings from scratch. For some of the recipes, it would also help if one has an Asian grocery store nearby.
Favorites? Since I love Spy x Family, the Anya and Bond Dumplings were fun. My daughter loves the Tri-Colored Dango as well as Senku’s Three-Layer Tea Latte. And we both agree that the Dugtrio Sandwiches really do remind us of Pokemon.
So another fun outing from Ms. Estero. I cannot wait to see what else she has in store for us.
I requested and received a free advanced electronic copy from Quarto Publishing Group – Rock Point via NetGalley. Thank you!
Being more of a reader than a watcher, anime is not my strong suit, but (through my daughter) even I recognize a lot of the inspirations behind the recipes. From extremely popular series, such as Sailor Moon and My Hero Academia, to movies (Spirited Away) and even video games (Pokemon), Ms. Estero ties each recipe to a specific scene or episode, showing how the art of cooking is tied closely to the art of anime. The chapters are tied to general “Café” themes, from Cute Café to to Outdoor Café to Bar Café, and yes, the Bar Café does contain alcoholic drinks for us adults as well!
As in the previous chapter, the recipes truly do vary greatly in complexity, with several requiring quite a bit of imagination to qualify as a recipe (Apple slices? Milk with honey?). Others however involve a much higher level of skill in the kitchen, both cooking and baking, such as making sponge cake or dumplings from scratch. For some of the recipes, it would also help if one has an Asian grocery store nearby.
Favorites? Since I love Spy x Family, the Anya and Bond Dumplings were fun. My daughter loves the Tri-Colored Dango as well as Senku’s Three-Layer Tea Latte. And we both agree that the Dugtrio Sandwiches really do remind us of Pokemon.
So another fun outing from Ms. Estero. I cannot wait to see what else she has in store for us.
I requested and received a free advanced electronic copy from Quarto Publishing Group – Rock Point via NetGalley. Thank you!
August 9, 2024
Anime fans, who happen to be foodies too, will discover all sorts of yummy delights.
There are sixty drinks, treats, and hearty dishes in these pages, all which are inspired by a popular anime or, in a few cases, video game. It's broken down into 'cafe' types (Comfort Cafe, Cute Cafe, and so forth), since its more about atmosphere than really digging into cooking. But these pages do broaden the horizons on the kitchen creation front, too. Each recipe begins with the title, episode, and a super short quote from the anime/game where the treat comes from. To help set the scene (and jog the memory), there's a short, paragraph description of the scene where the treat made its appearance and the significance behind it. Then, the recipe begins.
The list of ingredients is clear and, almost always, uses items easily found in the household or at the local grocery store. There's a quick run-down of the needed time for cooking, preparation, and such as well. The directions hit with traditional, recipe style and are easy to understand. Some recipes are extremely simple, while others take more skill.
From sweet to hearty, there's a large variety of possibilities, and most are no problem to create...while the several 'more difficult' ones are great for those who visit the kitchen more often. I do enjoy how the author ties each one to a scene and characters, since it makes it that much more fun for fans to dive in. Each recipe also is inviting thanks to the anime-type illustrations, which stick nicely with the atmosphere. It makes a great book for anyone wanting to try something new or for a group of friends to explore in 'fan' moments. It's cute, sweet, and oh-so-yummy. I picked up a DRC through Edelweiss and am going to grab up some hardcopies at release for a couple teens, who will adore this one.
There are sixty drinks, treats, and hearty dishes in these pages, all which are inspired by a popular anime or, in a few cases, video game. It's broken down into 'cafe' types (Comfort Cafe, Cute Cafe, and so forth), since its more about atmosphere than really digging into cooking. But these pages do broaden the horizons on the kitchen creation front, too. Each recipe begins with the title, episode, and a super short quote from the anime/game where the treat comes from. To help set the scene (and jog the memory), there's a short, paragraph description of the scene where the treat made its appearance and the significance behind it. Then, the recipe begins.
The list of ingredients is clear and, almost always, uses items easily found in the household or at the local grocery store. There's a quick run-down of the needed time for cooking, preparation, and such as well. The directions hit with traditional, recipe style and are easy to understand. Some recipes are extremely simple, while others take more skill.
From sweet to hearty, there's a large variety of possibilities, and most are no problem to create...while the several 'more difficult' ones are great for those who visit the kitchen more often. I do enjoy how the author ties each one to a scene and characters, since it makes it that much more fun for fans to dive in. Each recipe also is inviting thanks to the anime-type illustrations, which stick nicely with the atmosphere. It makes a great book for anyone wanting to try something new or for a group of friends to explore in 'fan' moments. It's cute, sweet, and oh-so-yummy. I picked up a DRC through Edelweiss and am going to grab up some hardcopies at release for a couple teens, who will adore this one.
July 16, 2024
Originally posted on my blog: Nonstop Reader.
The Anime Café is a fun collection of anime themed tutorials and recipes by Nadine Estero. Due out 3rd Sept 2024 from Quarto on their Rock Point imprint, it's 160 pages and will be available in hardcover and ebook formats.
The recipes all have specific anime tie-ins from a -wide- variety of popular and less well known shows, from Pokemon and Deathnote to Free! and Spy x Family. They're sort of randomly arranged thematically: classics, comfort food, and cute (kawaii) dishes.
Recipes include an introduction and text box with info about what show and episode the dish comes from. The author has also included yields, prep/cook/cooling times. Ingredients are listed in a bullet list sidebar, followed by step by step cooking directions. Ingredient measures are given in imperial (American) units, with metric in parentheses (yay!). Tips, alternatives, and prep hints are also provided in highlighted text boxes at the end of the recipes.
There are no photographs, but all the dishes are clearly illustrated (see cover art). This would absolutely star in conjunction with an anime binge watching party with friends. Five stars. Highly recommended for fans of anime or anime/manga culture. I could see this also being a good choice for a reluctant cook, to get them into the kitchen and making food.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
The Anime Café is a fun collection of anime themed tutorials and recipes by Nadine Estero. Due out 3rd Sept 2024 from Quarto on their Rock Point imprint, it's 160 pages and will be available in hardcover and ebook formats.
The recipes all have specific anime tie-ins from a -wide- variety of popular and less well known shows, from Pokemon and Deathnote to Free! and Spy x Family. They're sort of randomly arranged thematically: classics, comfort food, and cute (kawaii) dishes.
Recipes include an introduction and text box with info about what show and episode the dish comes from. The author has also included yields, prep/cook/cooling times. Ingredients are listed in a bullet list sidebar, followed by step by step cooking directions. Ingredient measures are given in imperial (American) units, with metric in parentheses (yay!). Tips, alternatives, and prep hints are also provided in highlighted text boxes at the end of the recipes.
There are no photographs, but all the dishes are clearly illustrated (see cover art). This would absolutely star in conjunction with an anime binge watching party with friends. Five stars. Highly recommended for fans of anime or anime/manga culture. I could see this also being a good choice for a reluctant cook, to get them into the kitchen and making food.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
August 25, 2024
* Thank you to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group for providing a review copy in exchange for honest feedback. *
5 Stars!
After following Nadine Estero, @IssaGrill 's, awesome anime-inspired cooking and baking content for a while, I was SO excited to hear she'd be working on The Anime Café cookbook! She's a dedicated anime fan who puts her heart into each video, syncing her cooking to the original anime recipe frame by frame! I was confident the cookbook would turn out well with Estero on board, but it ended up exceeding my expectations!
As someone who finds cooking intimidating, The Anime Café is a very accessible bridge between putting items together to make a drink or dish vs more sophisticated cooking and baking techniques. Some of the dishes would be a challenge to learn, like Mash Burnedead's Muscular Cream Puffs recipe, but nothing felt too far beyond a basic skill level. The Anime Café would be a great resource for party refreshments too with the variety of cool and colorful drinks like the Rainbow Jelly Seltzer inspired by FREE! - Iwatobi Swim Club or savory dishes such as the Creamy Yaki Udon from Suzume. I cannot wait to make the Fizzy Hibiscus Lemonade from one of my favorite manga/anime My Love Story with Yamada-Kun at Lv. 999! It sounds so refreshing!
The Anime Café also does a great job balancing café-style offerings from established series like Sailor Moon, Card Captor Sakura, Naruto, and Dr. Stone with newer ones like Tomo-Chan is a Girl!, Mashle, Horimiya, and Spy x Family. The drawings of each recipe were absolutely delectable! I loved how they fit the softer shojo-like tone of the cookbook so well. It made me happy to see that style in a cookbook because it isn't often shown outside of a few baking books. My one tiny complaint is because of the illustrations in the book there's no photos of the final dishes or the cooking techniques, which makes it harder to follow if you're a visual learner relying on written directions. But the directions are very thorough, precise, and seem easy to follow. Still, I feel like it was a missed opportunity not to capitalize on Estero's involvement and do side by side shots of an illustration with a photo like in her videos. However, I hope Estero will be able to make many more cookbooks in the future and can experiment with different styles!
Overall, The Anime Café is the best blend for anime fans, anyone who loves to throw small get-togethers or big bashes, or anyone looking for a few delicious drinks and dishes to try! I will definitely be adding this user-friendly and adorable cookbook to my collection.
5 Stars!
After following Nadine Estero, @IssaGrill 's, awesome anime-inspired cooking and baking content for a while, I was SO excited to hear she'd be working on The Anime Café cookbook! She's a dedicated anime fan who puts her heart into each video, syncing her cooking to the original anime recipe frame by frame! I was confident the cookbook would turn out well with Estero on board, but it ended up exceeding my expectations!
As someone who finds cooking intimidating, The Anime Café is a very accessible bridge between putting items together to make a drink or dish vs more sophisticated cooking and baking techniques. Some of the dishes would be a challenge to learn, like Mash Burnedead's Muscular Cream Puffs recipe, but nothing felt too far beyond a basic skill level. The Anime Café would be a great resource for party refreshments too with the variety of cool and colorful drinks like the Rainbow Jelly Seltzer inspired by FREE! - Iwatobi Swim Club or savory dishes such as the Creamy Yaki Udon from Suzume. I cannot wait to make the Fizzy Hibiscus Lemonade from one of my favorite manga/anime My Love Story with Yamada-Kun at Lv. 999! It sounds so refreshing!
The Anime Café also does a great job balancing café-style offerings from established series like Sailor Moon, Card Captor Sakura, Naruto, and Dr. Stone with newer ones like Tomo-Chan is a Girl!, Mashle, Horimiya, and Spy x Family. The drawings of each recipe were absolutely delectable! I loved how they fit the softer shojo-like tone of the cookbook so well. It made me happy to see that style in a cookbook because it isn't often shown outside of a few baking books. My one tiny complaint is because of the illustrations in the book there's no photos of the final dishes or the cooking techniques, which makes it harder to follow if you're a visual learner relying on written directions. But the directions are very thorough, precise, and seem easy to follow. Still, I feel like it was a missed opportunity not to capitalize on Estero's involvement and do side by side shots of an illustration with a photo like in her videos. However, I hope Estero will be able to make many more cookbooks in the future and can experiment with different styles!
Overall, The Anime Café is the best blend for anime fans, anyone who loves to throw small get-togethers or big bashes, or anyone looking for a few delicious drinks and dishes to try! I will definitely be adding this user-friendly and adorable cookbook to my collection.
August 5, 2024
I always love seeing the food in anime, so I was excited to have a look at this cookbook. It's very cute, colourful and nicely laid out. I was disappointed that there are illustrations of the dishes, rather than photos. I loved the illustrations, but I would have liked to see real life images of how the food should look.
Each recipe tells you which anime the food can be found in, and a little background of the dish in that anime.
Instructions and methods are comprehensive and easy to follow. Timings are clearly stated, which is always nice. Some of the recipes require ingredients or equipment it might be tricky to get hold of depending on where you live - I'd certainly have to go online and order some of the ingredients.
Some recipes are as simple as honey milk (which fans may recognise from Ponyo), others are more complex. I feel like most would make fun projects for weekends or when you have a bit more time on your hands.
There's a good mix of desserts, drinks and savoury treats. In particular, I was drawn to the coffee float, potato mochi, and strawberry brick toast.
This would be a lovely gift for an anime fan who enjoys cooking.
My thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for sending me a digital ARC in order for me to provide my honest opinion.
Each recipe tells you which anime the food can be found in, and a little background of the dish in that anime.
Instructions and methods are comprehensive and easy to follow. Timings are clearly stated, which is always nice. Some of the recipes require ingredients or equipment it might be tricky to get hold of depending on where you live - I'd certainly have to go online and order some of the ingredients.
Some recipes are as simple as honey milk (which fans may recognise from Ponyo), others are more complex. I feel like most would make fun projects for weekends or when you have a bit more time on your hands.
There's a good mix of desserts, drinks and savoury treats. In particular, I was drawn to the coffee float, potato mochi, and strawberry brick toast.
This would be a lovely gift for an anime fan who enjoys cooking.
My thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for sending me a digital ARC in order for me to provide my honest opinion.
August 8, 2024
5/5 Stars! This is such a cute idea! Author, Nadine Estero set out to create a cookbook containing recipes based on popular anime. The book is divided up into different anime cafe themes, such as classic, comfort, cute, modern, outdoor, and bar. I love that Estero wanted anime fans to enjoy anime cafe themes and recipes even if they’re not close to an anime cafe. Each recipe has a detailed illustration, an anime reference/justification (even down to the episode), an ingredient list, special tools needed list, and a detailed guide on how to make it. It is helpful that the measurements for each recipe are provided in both American Standard and Metric increments. Some of my favorite recipes included the Sailor Moon Celestial Strawberry Float, My Hero Academia Taiyaki Zunde, KiKi’s Delivery Service Mini Pumpkin Herring Pies, Ponyo Honey Milk, Clannad Tri-Colored Dongo, Pokemon Dugtrio Sandwich, Spirited Away Peach Buns, and Attack on Titan Strawberry Brick Toast. The art in this was just gorgeous and all of the food looked so mouthwatering. It definitely delivered on the tasty anime food vibes! I can’t wait to try these out in the kitchen! Many thanks to Quarto Publishing Group, Rock Point, Nadine Estero, and NetGalley for providing an eARC for review!
August 7, 2024
The Anime Cafe
Cookbook with 50 recipes from different animes
This cookbook is well organized into Classic, Comfort, Cute, Modern, Outdoor, and Bar Cafe with an index marking each page of the recipe. Each recipe has a drawing of the food,the anime it is from with a description, identified the tools and ingredients each component needs, and descriptive step by step instructions. I’m super excited for these recipes as most take anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour to make (this includes prep,cook, and sometimes freeze/cooling time). My favorites are the creme puff, honey milk, dango, cream pan, yaki udon, and karaage. Some seemed like they would be hard to make before I read the instructions then was thinking I can do this!
Made the Valentine Chocolate Cake and it is delicious 💕 I did add 1/8 cup sugar to make it a bit sweeter since the mix tasted a little bitter. Glaze and cream turned out great. Super excited to make the rest!
If I had to come up with a downside of this, maybe that the step by step directions are kinda smooshed onto some of the pages since it is two columns- kinda have to zoom in to read them easily when making the recipes.
Cookbook with 50 recipes from different animes
This cookbook is well organized into Classic, Comfort, Cute, Modern, Outdoor, and Bar Cafe with an index marking each page of the recipe. Each recipe has a drawing of the food,the anime it is from with a description, identified the tools and ingredients each component needs, and descriptive step by step instructions. I’m super excited for these recipes as most take anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour to make (this includes prep,cook, and sometimes freeze/cooling time). My favorites are the creme puff, honey milk, dango, cream pan, yaki udon, and karaage. Some seemed like they would be hard to make before I read the instructions then was thinking I can do this!
Made the Valentine Chocolate Cake and it is delicious 💕 I did add 1/8 cup sugar to make it a bit sweeter since the mix tasted a little bitter. Glaze and cream turned out great. Super excited to make the rest!
If I had to come up with a downside of this, maybe that the step by step directions are kinda smooshed onto some of the pages since it is two columns- kinda have to zoom in to read them easily when making the recipes.
July 16, 2024
I had such a great time with this cookbook! Being pretty new to anime, I recognized a few dishes, but most were awesome new finds that really got me excited to check out more shows. The recipes were super clear and easy to follow, with lots of helpful tips along the way.
I especially loved the super cute artwork that came with each recipe—it made the whole experience so much fun. The background stories and inspirations behind each dish added another layer of enjoyment, making me feel more connected to the culture and the shows.
I can't wait to get back in the kitchen and make more tasty and adorable anime-inspired food. This cookbook has not only given me new things to cook but also made me even more interested in exploring anime. I'm looking forward to trying out more recipes and discovering new shows, one delicious dish at a time!
*Thank you to NetGalley, Nadine Estero and Quarto Publishing Group – Rock Point, for providing the opportunity to read this eARC in exchange for a review, but all thoughts are my own*
I especially loved the super cute artwork that came with each recipe—it made the whole experience so much fun. The background stories and inspirations behind each dish added another layer of enjoyment, making me feel more connected to the culture and the shows.
I can't wait to get back in the kitchen and make more tasty and adorable anime-inspired food. This cookbook has not only given me new things to cook but also made me even more interested in exploring anime. I'm looking forward to trying out more recipes and discovering new shows, one delicious dish at a time!
*Thank you to NetGalley, Nadine Estero and Quarto Publishing Group – Rock Point, for providing the opportunity to read this eARC in exchange for a review, but all thoughts are my own*
July 11, 2024
This is the most charming cookbook, from the recipes by popular instagram creator Nadine Estero to the adorable illustrations by Jana Paynor. I've always been fascinated by the food shown in anime, the whole cozy cuteness of it all that always looks like the manifestation of love.
There are fun recipes from well-known movies like the honey-milk from Ponyo and peach buns from Spirited Away, and others from specific episodes of series like the mont blanc cupcakes from an episode of Tono-Chan is a Girl. Each recipe has little notes explaining the context along with the sweetest colorful illustrations of what each should look like finished. I will absolutely be making the Sadist Bunny Parfait from Blend S, with a cayenne strawberry sauce that goes over a complex sundae type dessert.
I love the whole design of this book; it's just so aesthetically pleasing and well thought-out.
Thank you so much to Rock Point and Netgalley for this ARC!
There are fun recipes from well-known movies like the honey-milk from Ponyo and peach buns from Spirited Away, and others from specific episodes of series like the mont blanc cupcakes from an episode of Tono-Chan is a Girl. Each recipe has little notes explaining the context along with the sweetest colorful illustrations of what each should look like finished. I will absolutely be making the Sadist Bunny Parfait from Blend S, with a cayenne strawberry sauce that goes over a complex sundae type dessert.
I love the whole design of this book; it's just so aesthetically pleasing and well thought-out.
Thank you so much to Rock Point and Netgalley for this ARC!
August 6, 2024
I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange of an honest review. Thank you!
It isn't easy to 'read' this book... Haha, yeah, because it's full with our favourite anime recipes :D There are a lot from them that I want to try, but first I need to sort out how to get the ingredients in my hometown :')
The descriptions are plain and simple, so I assume (again, I haven't tried them yet) they aren't hard to prepare.
At each recipe there is a little story as a recap where we could have seen the food in the anime. I found it really nice! Nadine also lets us know how many servings we will get and how many time it takes to prep and cook the dish. The pictures are in good quality and at some recipes we can find notes or a quote from the anime.
Every part of the book shows Nadine's creativity, hard work and her love to the genre! <3 It is always a pleasure to move out from my comfort zone (yeah, cook books are VERY out of my comfort zone :'D), so thank you again for the opportunity!
It isn't easy to 'read' this book... Haha, yeah, because it's full with our favourite anime recipes :D There are a lot from them that I want to try, but first I need to sort out how to get the ingredients in my hometown :')
The descriptions are plain and simple, so I assume (again, I haven't tried them yet) they aren't hard to prepare.
At each recipe there is a little story as a recap where we could have seen the food in the anime. I found it really nice! Nadine also lets us know how many servings we will get and how many time it takes to prep and cook the dish. The pictures are in good quality and at some recipes we can find notes or a quote from the anime.
Every part of the book shows Nadine's creativity, hard work and her love to the genre! <3 It is always a pleasure to move out from my comfort zone (yeah, cook books are VERY out of my comfort zone :'D), so thank you again for the opportunity!
July 12, 2024
𝐞𝐀𝐫𝐜 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰
5 🌟
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O M G, look at how adorable this anime style recipe cook book is . I always see them in the book selection of walmart and Target and always look at them, but never buy them. I will definitely have to go back and see which one they have again, because this book has CHANGED my way of thinking | cooking delicious food. I love how this book is an anime theme, and every recipe tells which anime it is base off of. Highly recommend.
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Side Note: some of my favorite recipes, Celestial Strawberry Float from Sailor Moon R, Honey Milk from Ponyo, Rainbow Jelly (kids would love) from Free! Iwatobi Swim Club, Bunny Apples from Chainsaw Man .. basically the entire book.
𝑰𝒇 𝒋𝒖𝒅𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂 𝒃𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝒃𝒚 𝒊𝒕𝒔 𝒄𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒘𝒂𝒔 𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒐𝒏. 𝑰𝒕 𝒘𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒃𝒆 𝑴𝑬!
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Thank you, Netgalley, and Quarto Publishing Group for the (eArc)-eBook for my honest review.
5 🌟
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O M G, look at how adorable this anime style recipe cook book is . I always see them in the book selection of walmart and Target and always look at them, but never buy them. I will definitely have to go back and see which one they have again, because this book has CHANGED my way of thinking | cooking delicious food. I love how this book is an anime theme, and every recipe tells which anime it is base off of. Highly recommend.
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Side Note: some of my favorite recipes, Celestial Strawberry Float from Sailor Moon R, Honey Milk from Ponyo, Rainbow Jelly (kids would love) from Free! Iwatobi Swim Club, Bunny Apples from Chainsaw Man .. basically the entire book.
𝑰𝒇 𝒋𝒖𝒅𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂 𝒃𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝒃𝒚 𝒊𝒕𝒔 𝒄𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒘𝒂𝒔 𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒐𝒏. 𝑰𝒕 𝒘𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒃𝒆 𝑴𝑬!
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𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 Sept.3
Thank you, Netgalley, and Quarto Publishing Group for the (eArc)-eBook for my honest review.
July 25, 2024
Thanks to the author and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I cannot describe how in love with this recipe book I am for a variety of reasons:
- it features dishes from beloved anime, such as Death Note, Sailor Moon Cardcaptor Sakura, Spa x Family, Naruto, and so many more. I love that not only lists anime where the dish appeared but also describes a particular scene in which it appears and its significance;
- the recipes vary from easy and fast recipes that could be accomplished without a hassle to elaborate and time-consuming but no doubt delicious masterpieces, also, the author does a great job going step-by-step providing a lot of guidance and truly detailed advice, as well as some tips to ingredients acquisition;
- THE ILLUSTRATIONS. Absolutely adorable, beyond perfection.
I cannot describe how in love with this recipe book I am for a variety of reasons:
- it features dishes from beloved anime, such as Death Note, Sailor Moon Cardcaptor Sakura, Spa x Family, Naruto, and so many more. I love that not only lists anime where the dish appeared but also describes a particular scene in which it appears and its significance;
- the recipes vary from easy and fast recipes that could be accomplished without a hassle to elaborate and time-consuming but no doubt delicious masterpieces, also, the author does a great job going step-by-step providing a lot of guidance and truly detailed advice, as well as some tips to ingredients acquisition;
- THE ILLUSTRATIONS. Absolutely adorable, beyond perfection.
July 31, 2024
The Anime Café includes 50 food and drink recipes themed around anime. The cookbook is divided into Classic Café, Comfort Café, Cute Café, Modern Café, Outdoor Café, and Bar Café.
Each recipe includes the anime and episode the dish is based on, an introduction,
ingredients, numbered directions, cook and prep times, and an illustrated photo. I appreciate that every recipe has an illustrated photo as it gives you an idea of what the dish looks like. Some of the recipes seem complex and suited for those who have the time and are comfortable cooking, whereas other recipes would be perfect for novice home chefs. Some of the recipes I would love to try are the Strawberry Banana Crepes, Agedashi Tofu, Tri-Colored Dango, and Fizzy Hibiscus Lemonade. The Anime Café is a fun cookbook, and I would recommend it.
Thank you NetGalley for sending this book for review.
Each recipe includes the anime and episode the dish is based on, an introduction,
ingredients, numbered directions, cook and prep times, and an illustrated photo. I appreciate that every recipe has an illustrated photo as it gives you an idea of what the dish looks like. Some of the recipes seem complex and suited for those who have the time and are comfortable cooking, whereas other recipes would be perfect for novice home chefs. Some of the recipes I would love to try are the Strawberry Banana Crepes, Agedashi Tofu, Tri-Colored Dango, and Fizzy Hibiscus Lemonade. The Anime Café is a fun cookbook, and I would recommend it.
Thank you NetGalley for sending this book for review.
August 1, 2024
This cookbook is super cute and perfect for anime lovers! The author picked out dishes featured in various anime and created recipes for them! I love that each recipe has a blurb describing how the foo was featured in each show, as well as the episode number. Each has a cute drawing of the food to accompany it.
My favorite section was the "Cute Cafe" that featured various foods shaped like animals or characters from the show. The recipes also vary in difficulty from super easy (bunny apples) to difficult/labor intensive(anya and bond dumplings), so there's something for all skill levels.
There was only one thing I think could make it better, though. I'd like to see real photos of the food. I love the drawings, but I'd like to see how the recipe turns out IRL.
Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for providing me with an ARC in exchange for my honest review.
My favorite section was the "Cute Cafe" that featured various foods shaped like animals or characters from the show. The recipes also vary in difficulty from super easy (bunny apples) to difficult/labor intensive(anya and bond dumplings), so there's something for all skill levels.
There was only one thing I think could make it better, though. I'd like to see real photos of the food. I love the drawings, but I'd like to see how the recipe turns out IRL.
Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for providing me with an ARC in exchange for my honest review.
July 15, 2024
I loved this cookbook. The only thing that could have made it better were actual photos, but the drawings are super cute.
I liked the fact that they mentioned the anime, season and episode where you can see that type of food/beverage.
Regarding the recipes, the units are both imperial and metric, the instructions are quite clear, and usually the ingredients are not uncommon.
All in all a great addition in the kitchen if you are looking for something fun to impress your otaku friends, or are looking for cute recipes to make when you want something easy to enjoy while relaxing.
I didn't try any recipe yet, but I will and update my review.
Disclaimer: I received a free e-book in exchange for my honest opinion
I liked the fact that they mentioned the anime, season and episode where you can see that type of food/beverage.
Regarding the recipes, the units are both imperial and metric, the instructions are quite clear, and usually the ingredients are not uncommon.
All in all a great addition in the kitchen if you are looking for something fun to impress your otaku friends, or are looking for cute recipes to make when you want something easy to enjoy while relaxing.
I didn't try any recipe yet, but I will and update my review.
Disclaimer: I received a free e-book in exchange for my honest opinion
July 23, 2024
Oh my goodness! This cookbook is brimming with adorable details, from the eye-catching color schemes to the delicious illustrations shown on each page. Never before have I seen a cookbook that fills me with so much excitement and makes my eyes pop and my mouth drool. I love that each recipe mentions the name of the anime and the episode the dish was featured in along with some trivia and why the author included it in the cookbook. Just by looking at the pages of the cookbook, you can see how hard the author worked to make the cookbook easy to follow, well-organized, and aesthetically beautiful. I'm definitely gonna give some of these recipes a try!
Thanks to NetGalley for providing me with an e-ARC in return for my honest and unbiased review.
Thanks to NetGalley for providing me with an e-ARC in return for my honest and unbiased review.
July 13, 2024
The anime café focuses on recreating classic food from your favorite anime shows and movies.
The Sections are
Classic café
Comfort café
Cute café
Modern café
Outdoor café
Bar café
Each recipe has a little blurb about the recipe, anime movie or tv show food was in, servings, prep time, cool time, cook time, tools, ingredients, directions, any notes, and a picture of the recipe. The directions are thorough.
The style of this cookbooks is adorable. My anime knowledge is limited to Ghibli films, so I was pretty excited to see how much foods were included.
Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
The Sections are
Classic café
Comfort café
Cute café
Modern café
Outdoor café
Bar café
Each recipe has a little blurb about the recipe, anime movie or tv show food was in, servings, prep time, cool time, cook time, tools, ingredients, directions, any notes, and a picture of the recipe. The directions are thorough.
The style of this cookbooks is adorable. My anime knowledge is limited to Ghibli films, so I was pretty excited to see how much foods were included.
Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
July 15, 2024
This was a cozy short read, perfect for summer or cold weather. I love that it has a touch of every anime dish (from popular to underrated) and classic dishes to complex ones such as: timeless or decorated drinks, cheesecakes, cream puffs, pancakes, parfaits and even some coffee recipes! I was delighted to find even some Japanese cusine dishes such as: mochi, fried rice, dumplings, dangos and even MOCHI DONUTS, hello?!
On my way to find some of the ingredients online and try those recipes myself! Summer just got cooler and better with the seltzers and cocktails recipes that I just found haha.
Thank you to the author for allowing me to read this book from Netgalley.
On my way to find some of the ingredients online and try those recipes myself! Summer just got cooler and better with the seltzers and cocktails recipes that I just found haha.
Thank you to the author for allowing me to read this book from Netgalley.
July 17, 2024
Really enjoyed this cookbook, full of cute, cozy and fun recipes that will for sure make your mouth water. If you're a fan of anime you'll recognize some of the dishes, which for me just made me want to try them even more!
Even if you don't know every single anime mentioned in the book, there's always a small summary at the beginning of each recipe.
I really appreciate the author for using both measurement systems (cups and kg).
The recipes are easy to follow, and the illustrations make them sound/look even more delicious!
Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for a digital ARC in return for an honest review.
Even if you don't know every single anime mentioned in the book, there's always a small summary at the beginning of each recipe.
I really appreciate the author for using both measurement systems (cups and kg).
The recipes are easy to follow, and the illustrations make them sound/look even more delicious!
Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for a digital ARC in return for an honest review.
July 20, 2024
Quien mira anime sabe que siempre hay platos deliciosos que nos dan ganas de transportarnos al anime y comer con los protagonistas.
En este libro, además de contarte en qué anime aparece te enseña a hacerlo. La edición es muy linda y muy kawaii y creo que a todo fan del anime le gustaría, sumandole que tambien te tiene que interesar cocinarlo...porque sino no tiene mucha gracia.
Personalmente me hubiera gustado que me contara un poco sobre el plato en sí. Se que no todo tienen una historia o datos curiosos, pero considero que le hubiera sumado mucho.
Gracias Rock Point por el ARC que leí a través de NetGalley a cambio de una reseña honesta.
En este libro, además de contarte en qué anime aparece te enseña a hacerlo. La edición es muy linda y muy kawaii y creo que a todo fan del anime le gustaría, sumandole que tambien te tiene que interesar cocinarlo...porque sino no tiene mucha gracia.
Personalmente me hubiera gustado que me contara un poco sobre el plato en sí. Se que no todo tienen una historia o datos curiosos, pero considero que le hubiera sumado mucho.
Gracias Rock Point por el ARC que leí a través de NetGalley a cambio de una reseña honesta.
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