Blueberry Teacakes Recipe…that always takes me back to my childhood!
Whether on a diet or not, snacking during the day for me is a must! My Mother prepared exquisite healthy and scrumptious recipes and took delight in them. I love desserts and this recipe is straight from my Mother’s kitchen and a bit improvised by me……. Let’s begin with the recipe; Wet Ingredients Egg- 01 Large Sugar – 1/2 cup or 3/4 cup (Finely granulated / Demerara sugar / Caster Sugar)- In case not available, regular home sugar can be used too. Milk- Low fat (preferably) – 01 cup Vanilla Extract- 01 tsp. Oil (Vegetable oil/ avocado oil / unsalted butter) – 05 tbsp. Unsalted butter- For greasing the pan.…
Another Insight on Luxury!
In one of my previous posts, I had shared my point of view on “Luxury”…however, I feel that I had a little more to add to the world of hospitality. In a high-octane Sporting Event, a spectator gets a Thrilling feel. In a Desert Safari, a participant gets an Adventurous feel. In a Meditation center, you would feel Sublime. So what is a heightened feel in a hotel? It is Luxury or Luxe. Yes, all the senses should experience “Luxury”. From the welcome to Check-in, from the Bell-Hop to the Elevator attendant, the well-appointed Suite to the voice answering the intercom…From the Maitre D’Hotel… to the gastronomical delight in Speciality…
Damac Hills (2) Community and its Greenhouse!
We recently moved to DAMAC Hills (2) by Damac. It is located at the Al Qudra road (the most convenient landmark). A beautifully designed community with smartly constructed villas and well-defined clusters. This community is pretty self-sufficient and a well-defined plan is still in progress. We have a community center….a golf course…a dog park (where do you find that in communities…only for dogs! One of my favorite places). There are grounds for each kind of sports and numerous swimming pools with activities. Another favorite location for me, an amateur fitness enthusiast, is the enormous gym with types of equipment that you name and it is there! All in all, a…
An Oasis in the Desert…The Farm, Al Barari
Well, not really a farm but yes a densely green part of UAE is the Al Barari area. The restaurant “The Farm” is designed beautifully with green pathways and bridges connecting a man-made water body to the green part of the restaurant. Ambience Sections are designated within the restaurant. They have both indoor and outdoor areas, but my suggestion…the outdoor is better. Not the best decision to visit the restaurant in the summer months, however, it is really beautiful in winters and early summer. Food They serve global cuisine, have a lot of variety that I am sure the menu is designed for guests with all preferences and tastes. As…
Mutton Biryani Recipe – Worth trying!
There are many unique recipes for Biryani and each kind of preparation is exquisite and extraordinary. Biryani is also termed as comfort food and is one of the most ordered meal in India. As hard as it seems, I decided to give this a try and it turned out delicious…worth the effort for sure! This preparation is inspired and is an amalgamation of various recipes in a simpler way! This recipe serves 4. Ingredients for Marination Forequarter of mutton – 750gms (mutton on the bone adds more flavor); boneless can be used too. Yogurt – 03 tbsp., nicely whisked. Generous amount of Turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chili powder (both…
Keema Pav…One of the most savored Street Food of India!
Keema Pav is a blissful meal in itself, unique street food and the most relished one. Keema is traditionally served with pav however, it can be enjoyed with rice, roti, and any other bread of your choice. As I have shared before that I do not consider cooking as my passion, hence I keep trying simpler and easy ways (all improvised by me) to prepare a delicious meal since my husband and I love food and have super high taste expectations. Let us begin with the recipe, this recipe serves 04….feel free to add and remove ingredients as per your taste and preference. Ingredients Minced mutton (You can use minced…
Walk your Way to Better Lifestyle!!
An early morning walk is a blessing for the whole day – Henry David Thoreau. I would not call myself a gym or workout enthusiast but the current pandemic scenario has changed my perspective about exercising and after trying almost everything, I believe and really encourage walking! Walking may sound simple and those who are looking at shedding a few pounds may feel it be a waste of time or effort since it’s simple and takes its own time. But let me tell you, it’s not always about losing weight. You may gym rigorously for a few days and diet but does that give you inner happiness. If it does,…
The Taste of Tradition- Sikka Café, La Mer!
Sikka Café, a local homegrown restaurant that gives the taste of the most unique cultures prevailing in Dubai. This restaurant serves the most flavorful dishes from Emirati, Arabic, Indian and Persian cuisine. Sikka Café is located right at La Mer beach with well-designed indoor and outdoor seating areas. We had visited this spectacular restaurant on an occasion and they offered us a pre-planned three-course menu with non-alcoholic beverages for dinner. Well, to begin with, the first course, was a meal in itself. The appetizers with a cold mezze platter were not only a treat for my eyes but delicious. Not to miss, the first course was accompanied by “Saudi Champagne”.…
MAC EDITION- Mac N Cheese, Dubai! …Food Review
Ultimate comfort food is now in Dubai at various locations around the Emirate. Mac n cheese is the most crave-worthy American dish that is relished by both grownups and children. A perfect portion of this dish can although add enough calories that would make you regret the next day but the satisfaction is surely worth it. A great choice for your cheat day! I recently came across the MAC EDITION- Mac N Cheese restaurant on Zomato and immediately ordered the first thing on the menu that I saw, The Bolognese Mac along with my all-time favorite Grilled cheese Turkey Sandwich. Much to my disappointment, the Mac and cheese had a…
As “Authentic” as it can be…Lucknowee…Restaurant Review!
One of the hidden gems of Dubai…Lucknowee restaurant at Al Karama is a small cozy family restaurant with a Royal themed ambiance. They have an interactive open kitchen concept which is basically the tandoor section of the kitchen. Thinking of dining at “Lucknowee” consider trying everything on the menu. The restaurant serves few dishes but the best ones from Lucknow. There is “Tunday Kebab” which is basically the best kebabs in Dubai. Most dishes have their accompaniments which would make your ordering simpler. Limited but the best is on their menu and every bit of it is worth trying. Each preparation brings out its own distinct flavors and appearance. Most…