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We headed out for dinner. First was shwarma at Al Reem. (3.00 dinar $4.25 for four)
Followed by falafel sandwiches at Al Quds Falafel. (1.40 dinar $2 for two)
Followed by one of everything at Hamish Restaurant. (6 dinar $8.50 for full dinner for two)
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Saturday we finally had our postponed Thanksgiving meal. We shared the traditional meal with our Indian, Pakistani, British and African friends.
There was turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, candied yams, green bean casserole, cornbread dressing, California olives, and dill pickles. Two pumpkin pies and a pecan pie topped it off.
Daddybird orchestrated the cooking. Volunteers were put to work dicing veggies or mashing potatoes.
It was a pleasant evening with good friends and great food.
Posted by Kanga.
Recently friends introduced us to the China Sea Restaurant. We dropped in a second time.
Ordering was a little odd because the waiter said “huh?” after everything. “Sizzling shrimps, huh?” “Crispy duck, huh?” “Steamed broccoli, huh?”
It was all very tasty. Watching the cooks through glass windows adds action. It is one hoppin’ kitchen.
China Sea restaurant is located in Deira, Dubai, near the clock roundabout. Cash only. Five items, a pot of tea and large water = 209 AED ($55.00)
Posted by Kanga.
For the last month I have been on the Whole 30 Diet. It boils down to no dairy, no grains, no sugars or sugar substitutes, and no alcohol. I’ve been eating meat, vegetables and fruits.
The main purpose of this diet is to improve health. We learned of this from my mother-in-law whose testimonial can be read here. I have to admit that weight loss was the main motivator for me. However, I was tiring of the increased fibromyalgia, and painful muscle cramps. My blood pressure had been high and the doctor had placed me on medication for it. I was more than ready for better health and less weight.
The diet is actually very easy. It is just a matter of what is eaten, not how much is eaten. I stuffed myself plenty of times with yummy food and still lost weight. The only thing I truly longed for was chocolate.
The result of one month is that I’m 13 pounds lighter. I don’t wake up with muscle soreness. I’ve had very few muscle cramps. My blood pressure is nice and low.
I’ve added chocolate back in, in moderation. It is organic dark chocolate lightly sweetened with raw cane sugar. The diet continues and we’ll see what happens.
Posted by Kanga.
In attending a friend’s birthday party, we got to try out a “new to us” restaurant. Xiao Wei Yang (apparently means “little lamb”) is a Chinese restaurant featuring hot pots. You can order a spicy pot, non-spicy pot, or a half-n-half pot plus raw ingredients which you then cook in the boiling pot.
There is a wide variety of ingredients – lamb, beef, chicken, shrimp, mushrooms, veggies, and more. It is fun and tasty.
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The grocery store usually provides a surprise. This time it is apples from back home. Halfway around the world, here they are.
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Well, once again, we have a new favorite restaurant. Al Basha Restaurant in the Fujairah Trade Centre Building.
We met with friends who live here in Fujairah for a belated birthday dinner, since they were not able to attend the one in Dubai. The food was lovely. Lamb chops, mixed grill (chicken tikka, kabab, arayes, etc.) green salad, and arugula salad.
We ordered a LOT of food, but between the five of us, we managed to eat most of it. I did save a little of the mixed grill for lunch the next day.
Once it was cleared away, we broke out our Guillotine card game and played two games. It was a blast.
A pleasant evening eating good food outdoors with good friends.
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Thursday is the end of our week and the beginning of the weekend. We headed into Dubai to meet friends for dinner. It just happened to be sunset time. The high winds at this time of year kick up the dust and make for a pretty spectacular red glow along the horizon.
The wispy clouds were beautiful, like angel wings.
We met good friends for dinner at the China Sea restaurant. We ordered too much food and managed to eat most of it.
I am deeply impressed by our friends. They are good hearted, caring people, not just fun company.
Posted by Kanga.
Apparently, this is sauce you can put on everything.
We had more grocery bags than we could carry in one trip, so DaddyBird went back down to the parking lot to get the rest. The cats sat patiently and watched for his return.
When DaddyBird did return, Oliver smelled something delicious and began to freak out. It was the celery.
Even Bert had to get in on the celery snacking.
Posted by Kanga.
Hello new cookstove!
Good bye, old burners!
It passes the required cat inspection.
It only took us a year and a half to get around to this purchase.
Living the Travel Channel 