So this weekend we “entertained” at our new place. It was pretty much impromptu. We started by just having a few friends over to just throw some chicken on the grill and it really turned out to be a lively party! So the joke is on me this time. I regret to say I had a […]
Butter Chicken 101
As much as this island girl loves her Caribbean food, the beautiful thing about living here in Dubai is having the opportunity to relish in all the international dishes available just about everywhere you turn. I love Butter Chicken so I decided to make my own! I absolutely love this mildly spiced curry dish with its […]
What I Make of Make Business Hub
If you’re in JBR for any reason and have not popped in to check out Make Business Hub, you’re in for a nice surprise. The Silicon-valley, style co-working space combines not only the right mix of smart foods for entrepreneurs, students, and business people on the go, but a pretty cool working environment. I […]
Tis’ The Season for Wonderfully Winterless Christmases
Never would I have imagined that an Islamic state would have such a huge presence of all things Christmas. I’m not joshing you! I’m talking winter wonderlands, gingerbread houses, reindeer rodeos, mince pies, Christmas pudding, Christmas cakes, turkeys, hams, hotel Christmas dinners (with some 5-star ones delivering), tree lighting ceremonies, carol concerts, Santa sightings, and […]
I’m hungry…let’s go to the gas station!
By all means Dubai is no different than any other buzzing metropolis that boasts 100s of enticing and diverse eateries. Time Out Dubai has a listing of over 900 restaurants alone and there are a reported over 90 food bloggers. A food lovers’ paradise indeed where you are bound to find cuisine from every corner […]
The Sand Bloweth In the Sky
Sandstorms (or Haboobs) freak me out each time and even after years of witnessing them in the UAE, I’m still giddy when I see the skies here go hopping mad. Despite how ill-omened they appear as the fierce winds raise clouds and columns of sand bringing a coat of tan-colored fog that instantly […]
