Tasting Ramadan at Olea

A few more sunrises, and we’ll be in the season of Ramadan again. I’m already seeing grocers in a scurry to put up their lovely dates and sweets displays. My inbox is inundated with press releases on Iftars, Suhoor, Ramadan tents, season closer parties, pop-up boutiques and restos who will deliver during the day. For […]

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 […]