30.4.10 Recital for South Yarra Ballet Studio  
     
Tenor Enoch Fontaine withe Penelope
  SUSAN WEIN'S BIRTHDAY PARTY  
   
  SECOND SEDER AT MANNA  
   
   
21.12.09
Sparky's Christmas Sunday 21st Dec 2009		  
   
06.09.09  
23.07.09 Our once a year offal night  
 
15.07.09 Manna's first birthday - and they said we would never last!  
   
10th May 09
 

Mother's Day was busy at Manna!

We had large bookings for both indoor and outdoor areas. Luckily it was a fine day! The streamlined Mother's Day menu went down a treat. Green Eggs were the big hit, followed by Essendon legend James Hird kicking a footy with his kids in the car park, then Eggs Benedikt. The Hollandiase sauce Mary made turned out to be particularly popular and for those interested in maiking it at home, please check the recipe page

Thanks go to all the mum's that came and celebrated their special day with us.

In the afternoon, Manna launched its first High Tea. From 2.30-5pm guests were treated with a dazzling array of cakes, small sandwiches, canapes, and other delights plus tea and coffee.

Based on the popularity of this event, we have decided to make this a weekly event. So please join us any Sunday from 2.30 - 5pm. Cost is $25 pp ($15 children) including hot drinks or chocolate milkshake, fruit cocktail.

 
thurs 23 april
Cook and eat with Sergio de Pieri

Renowned organist and master chef Sergio de Pieri (brother of Stefano from the renowned Gondola on the Murray) will kick off Manna's cooking classes with a hands-on demo of lovable Italian food. His cheeky smile, affable demeanour together with his lifelong love of cooking and restaurant experience will ensure this night will be a highlight of your cooking calender.

It sounds easy, but can you make the perfect bruschetta? Do you really know how to cook pasta? Do you know which pasta shape goes with which sauce? What the secrets are behind a risotto?
 
Number of attendees to this special night are limited to 25, so everyone will be able to spend quality time with Sergio at the stove. And you are guaranteed not to go home hungry - not only do you make the meal you eat the meal, sharing the table with Sergio and a glass of chianti or two. It promises to be a fascinating and rewarding experience.

Sergio's master class and dinner begins at 7.30pm. price is $75 pp.

Please ensure your place by leaving a deposit of $30 at manna cafe by 10th April
22nd April 2009

 
  Coffee Appreciation Evening
  • It's all about the milk...Why steaming and texturising milk is so important. How to make sure you don't burn milk
  • Types of coffee..
    Gabriel Galina has many years experience as barista, cafe proprietor and barista teacher. This will be an informative evening! Note: similar course run by outside providers charge over $100!

 

    
  • What is coffee?  We investigate the types of beans, their country of origin, harvesting and processing.
  • How to store coffee? Buy beans or ground coffee? Store in fridge or freezer?
  • Bean or machine? We look at different types of machines, their pros and cons.
  • Clean the machine! What to do, what not to do
  • How much milk in a latte? What’s the difference between a short nad long mac? Why a cup not a glass?
 

 Reflections
An exhibition of paintings by Nell Frysteen*

The works in this exhibition have had a topical journey to Kinross House. Prior to the exhibition, they were on display at a gallery in Brandy Creek, near Drouin. The recent fires burned to within 500 metres of the gallery, but luckily did not create any permanent damage. However, the works were all smoke affected and required cleaning before coming to Kinross House. We hope that you enjoy this exhibition and, in the midst of such beauty, take a moment to consider the horror of the situation around where they were housed till just a few days ago.

      • Parrots and Corellas           oil     $2800
      • Leilani’s Cup Cakes            pastel   $1200
      • Orchids from my sister         oil     $1800
      • Shells and Pomegranates        water colour                   exhibited Taiwan International Water Colour Exhibition  $450
      • Peas in Mexican Dish           water colour                               $450
      • Turquoise Parfait              oil     $2500
      • Green Glass Cups III           oil     $4000       exhibited Nillumbik Art Award 2008
      • Magnolia Pods                  water colour $2500   Winner Best in Show Melbourne Society of Womens’ Painters and Sculptors 2007
      • Maureen’s Breakfast Table      pastel    $1200
      • Teacups                        pastel   $1500
      • Roses from Elsie               water colour                               $1900
      • Soft Memories                  water colour                               $2100
Thurs 9th April 7pm
SECOND SEDER
Please join us for a seder you won't forget!
Traditional Passover food made by Malki in her Passover kosher kitchen.
We will begin with a 'light' service with readings from the Haggadah in Hebrew and English.
The four questions of the Ma Nishtana will be asked. The four sons will ask their questions. The ten plagues will be dealt with. Most importantly, we will drink the four glasses of wine. Anyone who wants to sing can sing.
Then we eat, and afterwards you can go, or stay and sing, or stay and shmooze --up to you!
 

MENU

Malki's pickled cucumbers

Pickled herring

Chopped liver

Egg salad

Gefilte fish with chraine (horseradish)

Chicken soup with knaidlach (matzah ball)

Charoseth (apple, honey, nuts)

 

MAIN

Turkish Beef stew

roast chicken

Tzimmas (sweet carrot)

Salad

CAKE
   
19.04.09 sparky's 5th birthday  
 

 

Sparky is in charge of the meet-and-greet for manna's furry friends. A hard-worker, after clocking at 8am, she inspects the grounds. After making sure that there are no uneaten food scraps lying around the garden, she chases away the pesky birds after which it is time for her well-earned breakfast of two raw chicken wings. She credits raw wings for her brighter, whiter smile. No sooner has she finished breakfast, then her guests arrive. Sparky directs them to the water bowl. Dress code at manna is casual but Sparky does not approve of unruly behaviour, and loud barking is not tolerated. Misbehaviour will meet with a severe lick.

Working hours are long so Sparky cannot spend much time at home any more with her best friend, Maxwell the tabby, However, she has made many new friends at Manna and hopes they will visit her on her birthday. She'll be at the cafe all day on Sunday 19th April so please drop by to say 'woof'.

In case you were wondering, Sparky is half-whippet, half-German Shepherd. That explains her big ears and un-whippet like bushy tail. Also the German Shepherd was an albino.
 
14/03/09 moroccan night click here for menu
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19/02/09
A fabulous evening! For photos of the event click here. For the menu click here
21 Dec 2008
12 Dec 2008 Japanese Dinner menu
2nd Dec 2008

"Unity in Diversity" & "Wear your art on your sleeve"

paintings by    Robyn Bischoff    & handmade patchwork jackets by  Ellen Green

Western Australian artist, Robyn Bischoff has exhibited widely in Australia and overseas and is returning to Melbourne with an exciting group of paintings. This exhibition entitled “Unity in Diversity” features vibrant oil and acrylic paintings ranging  from abstract to figurative.

Exhibition dates: 2nd-21st December 2008
  
 
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see photos of opening
20 – 27 Nov 2008

10 am – 3 pm daily  
Outback Aboriginal Art

CHRISTMAS SHOW  at Kinross House of recent works by new and emerging artists including:Gayla Pwerl, Walala Tjapaltjarri,Selina Teece Polly Ngale
           
A range of bright and affordable art and some artefacts


Jennifer Dudley
OUTBACK ABORIGINAL ART
9882 7696 
29th Nov 2008 A celebration of Jewish Food.
Lunch with Malki
of 'Made with Luv'

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7th Nov 2008 Opening of Icon Exhibition  
     
6th Nov 2008: Manna's first dinner

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