Have you ever had the fortune of sitting on your grandma’s rustic kitchen table, eagerly awaiting the food to be placed before you, while she shares fascinating stories of days long gone? Well, that’s how we felt today, at Nicky Ramchandani’s Zen Restaurant …
Salads- most people love to hate ’em, and I just don’t get why! I can’t get enough of those fresh crunchy greens, and all the paraphernalia that come with them. Last Sunday, I went over to my friend’s place for a quick …
You guys. I think I have found my next favorite cheap but delicious burger joint. If you’re craving an honest to God McDonalds or Burger King, but want a version of it that is more food and less chemicals, Mooyah is the …
I had you at “Billo”, didn’t I? They had me at “Billo”, too. Yesterday was a fun day. Brunch at Little mOre cafe. Then an early dinner with these delightful friends of ours. The hosts had prepared quite a spread, all of which …
I love weekends. Why? One word: Brunches. No better reason to get out of bed than breakfast and lunch options combined in one meal! Yesterday M and I had the pleasure of being invited to a blogger meet up at Little mOre …
Last night we finally made it to the rightfully famed Bu Qtair. Located in Jumeirah 1, on the Kite Beach, this shack is quite the unexpected find, but more in a fascinating than in a sore thumb kind of way. What REALLY excited …
Some may not deem this blog-worthy- but hey, I stumbled upon this serendipitous discovery by complete fluke and am hence super pleased with myself. So I was in the process of making Kulfa icecream, and the first step was to whisk evaporated …
Last time I went to Bahrain, my aunt (who never ceases to impress with her culinary skills and her loving hospitality), made us Mughlai Kulfa from scratch. Kulfa is a rich, fragrant ice cream with almonds and pistachios, of Mughal origins. It used …
When a restaurant boasts 4 Michelin stars and prides itself in winning “Best Indian restaurant of 2015 in New York” (or was it best Chef?), I’m excitedly ready to be wowed by it’s Dubai Chapter too. Junoon, was, at best, a nice family …
EID MUBARAK, EVERYONE AROUND THE WORLD!!! Today is a very special day for Muslims around the world, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. It’s a bittersweet feeling- as we welcome the joyous occasion of Eid, we also bid farewell …
I tried Secret Squirrel’s Easy Chocolate Mousse today. It was very quick and easy to make, and didn’t taste too bad for a vegan alternative to traditional chocolate mousse. The texture was spot on, but I really like my dairy, eggs, and …
I love incorporating Chia seeds and Flaxmeal into everything I can. I am happiest when these superfoods go undetected and my unsuspecting subjects cluelessly gobble down the dishes that are packed with way more goodness than they’d normally be pegged for. My …
I finally found the Salt my life has needed this whole time. I’ve been craving a nice, juicy burger for at least a week. I was invited to someone’s house last night (I hate obligations of any sort, especially social ones), and M …
Sorry for the hiatus- for those of you who actually enjoy my rambling. Ramadan has been really hectic, with work and Ftoor gatherings and the general state of lethargy. Yesterday, we had a guest in town from the States, who wanted to …