An ode to Autumn. Fall is my all-time favorite season. Of course in Dubai you don’t feel it as much as you do abroad – We’re just going to ignore the fact that it’s 30 degrees outside – okay? When I was in Montreal I used to love that euphoric feeling about the Autumn […]
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I did a bit of a disappearing act last month. And it was the best decision I made in a long time (probably since I started my blog). I ended up doing a 30-day internship in the pastry kitchen at Marina Social. Jason Atherton’s one and only UAE venture (as of now. You just never […]
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Guilt-free Taiwanese food? Why not… When TaiPei Dao reached out to me I was really curious to see how this cuisine could be remotely healthy. I don’t know about you guys but whenever I feast on asian food I leave feeling extremely sluggish. But my curiosity wasn’t the only reason I felt inclined to accept […]
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Who says adults can’t enjoy popsicles? Quite coarse in texture, and not too sweet due to the addition of lime. These babies are super refreshing, and if you don’t have the patience for them to freeze, it can also be served as a granita. No refined sugar at all, instead its sweetened with more […]
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Savoring the end of my all time favorite peach season with this super quick and easy crumble! Extremely juicy grilled and when vanilla and a pinch of cinnamon is added to the equation, the flavor is elevated to a new level. Served warm with mascarpone, coconut whipped cream and a pecan-oat crumble. Really rustic and healthy, […]
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This summer I was fortunate enough to collaborate with the Landmark Group as part of their Beat Diabetes initiative to create a cookbook showcasing easy, quick and healthy recipes. Encouraging people to simply substitute whatever ingredients and methods of cooking that they can, for healthier alternatives. To read more about the collaboration: Homey’s Guide to a […]
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…Not that it would have made a difference if they did anyway, as always I’d have to learn it myself, the hard way. It’s been exactly a year since I entered the blogosphere and oh my, has it been a whirlwind of a journey! Believe it or not starting a blog was never on […]
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This summer I was fortunate enough to collaborate with the Landmark Group as part of their Beat Diabetes initiative. With the aim of creating awareness about the prevention and management of diabetes, the Beat Diabetes initiative was launched in 2009 in UAE as part of the Group’s Corporate Social Responsibility. Diabetes rates are soaring in the […]
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What does being Asia’s “best” restaurant mean? What happens once a body of voters has attempted to measure the unmeasurable? For one, extreme anxiety on the part of any diner trapped in the moronic snarl of Bangkok’s peak rush hour, trying to make a 7pm reservation. Can you imagine what it’s like having all these (mostly […]
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If you’ve dined in either of the Zuma restaurants in Dubai or Abu Dhabi, you’ve certainly had a taste of Reif Othman’s genius. He recently resigned from his role as regional executive chef of Zuma Restaurants and is now the Chef De Cuisine at Play – and that is all it took to get that restaurant […]
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“When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life, for there is in London all that life can afford.” – Samuel Johnson This is why I love London – It holds something for everyone. It’s diverse and extreme; beautiful and rough; fast and sleepy; noisy and peaceful; I could go on […]
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The dreamiest, milkiest soft serve ice cream. Ever. And it’s just in time for summer! Oh – and it’s completely organic and preservative-free as well – meaning due to its short shelf-life, is produced fresh on a daily basis. Quality > Quantity at this trendy South Korean ice cream parlour, which is what I loved most about […]
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