Archive For The “Food” Category

Review: The Frozen Yogurt Factory, Dubai

By | August 2, 2010

In one of my recent trips to Dubai, i was walking in Dubai Mall just outside the Reel Cinema when i spotted this little

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Childhood in Q8 Means: Bo6a6 3idan o Dqoos Bu Deech!

By | July 28, 2010

I used to love these canned chips! Though i was never a fan of the Hot Sauce ‘Tabasco or Daqoos BuDeech’… the other day i was at the Ma67ana when i saw the two of them right next to each other and i snapped that shot… I took the chips alone… they were as horrible [...]

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The Number One Culprit in Ruining our Sunday Diet Plans!

By | July 15, 2010

You say your diet will start next Sunday. You have your last good buy free meal. You have your healthy diet breakfast and head to work/school/college… You come home hungry… and then you see those food pamphlets stuck to every corner of  your news boxes at home! Why do they always appear on the same [...]

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How do you eat your Nakhi, Harees, Bajela, and Ash?

By | July 15, 2010

When it’s time for Eid breakfast, or if we were having a light lunch or dinner… a lovely light choice would always be to pass by the nearest Co-Op branch and to grab a white plastic box of Nakhi, Bajela, Harees, or Ash…

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Things 2 Do in London: Häagen-Dazs

By | July 13, 2010

Right on the corner of Leicester Square, London, there stands a lovely red sign with a group of people queuing to go inside and be seated… That place is one of my favorite  spots to relax in the UK… it’s Häagen-Dazs

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30 Years Worth of Birthdays & Cakes!

By | July 12, 2010

With less than a week to my Big 3 Oh… I headed for my photo albums to see how i had celebrated my Birthday and what did i have for a cake on each and every one! My favourite so far is My first Birthday Cake shown above! It’s the most creative one… Date: July [...]

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Things 2 Do in London: Carluccio's!

By | July 10, 2010

Carluccio’s is one of my favorite places to dine in the UK! If you are a fan of Fatafeet or BBC Food, you would recognize Carluccio’s Chef: Antonio Carluccio from the cooking shows! I could eat every day in Carluccio and never get bored… i always start with their Bread Basket that contains the amazing [...]

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Recipe: Luscious Chocolate Fudge Cake!

By | July 10, 2010

This post is for the wonderful FourMe who has just discovered her hidden baking talent :* I wanted a yummy chocolate cake. I felt like a yummy chocolate cake. I wanted to smell the cake baking in my kitchen… so i have decided that there is no shame in buying a ready made cake mix [...]

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Things 2 Get 4m London: Cadbury's Bar of Plenty!

By | July 10, 2010

If you are a fan of Cadbury you must try those new flavors… there are actually 3 of them but i didn’t see the third one: Berry Fruit & Vanilla Shortcake Flavour, Toffee Apple flavour,  and Roast Hazelnut & Honey Roast Cashews Flavour which is not pictured. I am not if you will like them [...]

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Recipe: Light & Summery Vegetarian Pasta in 15 Minutes!

By | July 9, 2010

Shayouma & MiYaFuShi asked me for a recipe that was easy, fast, and low in fat. I was thinking what to have for lunch when this recipe jumped into my head and i knew it would make a good post that serves that purpose. This is a very light yet very fulfilling summery Pasta salad [...]

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Things 2 Get from London: Ben's Cookies!

By | July 6, 2010

This post is a dedication to Z who simply adores Ben’s Cookies One thing we must MUST stock on while visiting London is Ben’s cookies! If you are a fan of chunky almost cake-ish cookie then this is the brand for you… my husband cannot resist

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What weird food combinations work for you?!

By | July 5, 2010

I slave over the stove trying to make the perfect vermicille rice, i was craving a meal of vermicille rice and KDD low fat yoghurt… 2 hours later my rice is done, steaming and fluffy… Butoote asks if it’s ready and i say yes… I then find the dish above… apparently my dear husband believes [...]

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Things 2 Do in London: Pizza Hut Leicester Square!

By | July 5, 2010

I know no one is a stranger to Pizza Hut… but i do have a point to state here. Of all the Pizza Huts i have tried in the world… including the UK ones… including the very same branch in Liecster Square… there is not one Pizza Hut that serves a slice of pizza as [...]

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Villa Fayrouz is Now Open in the Avenues!

By | July 5, 2010

Villa Fayrouz ’3ani 3n il ta3reef 6b3an… i am a big fan of their food… not a fan of their Shaab location though… when i heard that their Avenues branch was open i called them up and made a reservation for lunch on

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Um Mit3ib's Noqsa :*

By | July 4, 2010

As i stumbled back home on Thursday night, half asleep after a long and very exhausting hard week, i flip open my living room lights and suddenly i

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Would you try this drink: Tang's Lemon & Pepper!

By | July 1, 2010

While browsing the shelves of our Co-Op i saw this Tang bag. I am not a fan of Tang at all but i thought it was strange to see a Pepper Shaker on the Front… i usually see fruits like mango strawberry… I pick up the bag wella it says ‘Lemon & Pepper’ EW Esta’3far [...]

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Things 2 Do in London: Twinnings Store @ The Strand!

By | July 1, 2010

With a history of 300 years and a royal warrant under it’s belt… walking to the Twinnings store is sheer joy to tea & history lovers! This store is the first known Tea Room in the world, located on 216 Strand Street, London and is still operating since it’s opening by Thomas Twinings in 1707.

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Review: Abu Saleem Restaurant

By | June 29, 2010

Etrayaqtaw? You might want to read this first… Sunday morning, bright and early… i had just stepped out the door on my way to work when i found this menu on the newspaper box…

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Event: Crumbs's Twilight-Eclipse Competition!

By | June 28, 2010

Calling out to Twilight fans! Do you remember my previous post regarding Crumbs Harry Potter Competition Prize? The Harry Potter Cake?! The amazing chocolate cake? Check it out here Crumbs has recently launched a competition for the new Eclipse movie arriving in Kuwait theaters on 8th July 2010. Those wishing to enter need to go [...]

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Things to Do in London: Brunch, Lunch, & Dinner @ Giraffe!

By | June 27, 2010

I woke up this Sunday morning feeling hungry… and for a moment i wished from all my heart i could just put on my jacket and step out into the nearest Giraffe branch i could find…

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Things 2 Do in London: West Cornwall Pasties…

By | June 24, 2010

When you walk through Paddington Station… a flaky wholesome aroma hits your nostrils and beckons you over… you follow the smell and you find the source… they are the Pasties

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Things 2 Do in London: Fortnum & Mason of Piccadilly

By | June 22, 2010

I usually visit F&M on my 2nd day of the trip. I love this place… it is in Piccadilly just off Regent Street so it’s merely a walking distance to all the attractions… With a history dating back to the 1700′s and several royal warrants under

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Things 2 Do in London: Kingsly Court & Candy Cakes

By | June 21, 2010

You want a candy cake but you don’t want to walk all the way to Covent Garden? Head to Kingsly Court instead. Kingsly court is accessible via Carnaby Street. It doesn’t look very promising from the outisde but once you step inside you will find your self in the cutest shopping area ever! It’s all [...]

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Things 2 Get 4m in London: Candy Cakes Covent Garden

By | June 20, 2010

Tucked away in the heart of Covent Garden there is a staircase… taking the steps down to the lower level you will find your self in an open basement area dotted with coffee shops and

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Childhood in Q8 Means: Pizza Qaysar

By | June 17, 2010

Etrayaqtaw? Ma an9a7kom you continue without breakfast… unless u have something coming on the way… Do i need to

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