Japanese Melon Pan Recipe: Sweet Buns with Cookie Dough

Ah, melon pan. Sweet bread covered with a thin layer of cookie dough and covered with sugar. The first time I tried this was during our trip to Japan. Even though it’s called ”melon” bread, there is no melon flavor – the name simply refers to their cute melon shape!

Ever since my first bite, I knew I wanted to make something like this at home! So when I found Tara’s Recipes easy melon pan recipe, I just had to try it myself and show you the results! You can find the recipe on her Instagram page or TikTok account. But to make things a little easier for us Dutchies (I know some ingredients can’t be found here in The Netherlands), I also made a little overview with the ingredients that you can buy here. Happy baking!

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Quick, Easy & Yummy: 3 Ingredient Milkshake Recipe

You know I’m there if it involves milkshakes, chocolate and everything sweet! I decided to try something different for our Sunday brunch and made this super easy 3 ingredient milkshake with Milka hazelnut cream spread. I loved how simple and yummy it was, so I just needed to share the recipe with you guys.

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World’s First Tatami-style Starbucks in Kyoto

Starbucks goes Japanese! Located in a traditional 2-floor machiya that was built over 100 years ago, the Starbucks Coffee Kyoto Ninenzaka Yasaka Chaya is without a doubt the prettiest Starbucks location I have ever seen. Here you can experience the elegance of a classic Japanese tearoom while also just sip on your favorite Caramel Frappuccino or Chai Latte. Keep on reading to find out more about the world’s first Japanese-style Starbucks designed with tatami flooring and noren curtains in Kyoto!

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Japan Food Diary: Foods You Must Try in Tokyo and Kyoto

Japanese food is without a doubt my favorite. Sushi, noodles, gyoza and melon pan? Yes please!! Of course I couldn’t try all traditional dishes during our vacation in Tokyo and Kyoto (don’t worry fluffy cheesecake in Osaka, I’m coming back for you!), but here are some mouth watering foods, drinks and snacks that we ate during our unforgettable trip in Japan. Enjoy!

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Sudio Tolv Wireless Earphones Review

Okay guys. Don’t laugh, but these are actually my first wireless earphones ever. I have been using my Beats by Dre headphones for years now, and the standard earphones from my iPhone when I’m on the go. I always had this idea that if I would buy expensive wireless earbuds, I would lose them while biking or they might just fall out of my ears all the time while listening to music. But when Sudio contacted me and asked if I wanted to review their wireless earphones, I thought why not give it a try! Today I’m giving you my HONEST opinion about the wireless earbuds from Sudio, in particularly the Tolv model in white.

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Disneyland Guide: One Day in Tokyo DisneySea

As you may already know, I ticked Japan off my travel bucket list in August (woohoo!!). I visited the most beautiful locations in Tokyo, Kyoto and Nara, but I will write another blog post about that later. Today I would like to share a little more about the only Disney Park in the world themed to the sea: Tokyo DisneySea!

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White Teeth In ONE WEEK + Giveaway! 

I love trying different foods while traveling to the most amazing destinations around the world. Pasta in Rome, a sky-high red velvet cake in London and sushi with matcha tea in Tokyo: you can find all my delicious food photos with me smiling like crazy (because hey, FOOD!) on my IG page. But there’s one thing about eating all these different foods that makes me smile a little less: it leaves stains on my teeth. Ugh! So when Smile Brilliant asked me to try their custom-fitted teeth whitening trays in exchange for a honest review, I just had to say yes! Today I’m sharing my experience with their products that make it possible to whiten my teeth at home or even on-the-go.

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