Magic of diyas
We had a splendid Diwali with diyas, rangoli and sweets. It was made extra special with the presence of my loving family and dear friends.
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Book bargains at the flea market
Found these amazing books and CD for just dirhams 5 at the Flea market in Zabeel Park, Dubai.
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- September 7, 2011
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25 reasons to drink Green tea
I was once a milk tea junkie who could not do without at least three cups of masala or ginger tea. But an ailment two
Weekend finds
Thursday evening was spent partly at the Sharjah Ramadan Eid fair at the Expo Centre and at Al Qasba. I went with least expectations to
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- July 24, 2011
- Glorious Foods, Memories, Uncategorized
Jackfruit dumplings/Kumbal appam
As a child my summer vacation was usually spent at my grandparents’ house in Kerala. Like my own mom, grandma was a great cook who
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- July 12, 2011
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Sinfully delicious
A batch of melt-in-the mouth chocolate topped biscuits from La Fragola Cafe Gelateria in Sahara Centre, Sharjah made my day ????
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- July 3, 2011
- Outdoors, Uncategorized, Weather tales
Monsoon memories
In India, July is the month of rains, spicy pakoras and lots of chit-chat over cups of steaming coffee. A time when you can just
A date with dates
I love gorging on dates and was instantly drawn to these palms laden with unripe dates in a neighbour hood park. They still need a
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- June 15, 2011
- Glorious Foods, Outdoors, Sharjah, Uncategorized
Baked treats from Sindibad
We frequent this delightful little bakery in Qasimia, Sharjah called Sindibad. You can find an array of freshly baked buns, muffins, breads, snacks, kuboos and
On the trail of the Gulmohars
The heat might be a sweltering 40 degrees now but the charming Gulmohar (Flame tree) blossoms seem to withstand it all. From parks to sidewalks