Posted by Kanga.
DaddyBird usually cooks big, but discovery of some miniburgers in the frozen food section led to tiny cheese burgers on mini-bread.
They were rather tasty little bites.
Posts Tagged ‘food’
How do you like your choco?
November 19, 2011Posted by Kanga.
Another trip to the grocery store:
How do you want your choco – bits, flakes, pops, or bumps?
Don’t these fellows look happy to be eaten? Umm, appetizing.
Bananas
October 26, 2011Posted by Kanga.
Not all bananas are 8 inches long and bright yellow.
In fact, you might think these look rather beat up. But, once they are peeled, you can see that they are not nearly as bruised as you might have thought.
They have slightly different flavors. We like the little yellow ones the best. They have a paper thin peel, yet are firm and sweet.
Navratan Korma
October 16, 2011Posted by Kanga.
In my search for dishes at Indian restaurants that I can eat (i.e. containing no chili pepper) I have discovered navratan korma. It is cooked vegetables in a creamy sauce with cold fruit (sometimes fresh, sometimes canned) on top. I like contrasts in my food, either temperature or texture. That’s one of the reasons I like tacos so much. I don’t usually like to mix my vegetables and fruit, but this is a concept that is growing on me. I can’t always count on being able to eat navratan korma because some restaurants can’t resist putting some chili pepper in, but my loving husband has learned to make it for me at home.
Grocery Store Discoveries
October 7, 2011Posted by Kanga.
Rocky Road Ice Cream – and there was the sound of angels singing…
Fudgee Bars, which come in “vanilla jolt,” “mocha rage,” “milky craze,” and “durian delight” flavors. The size and packaging led us to wonder if these were like Twinkies, but no, they are not that squishy or lacking in nutrition. Cupp Keyk takes brand misspelling to a new height. Kat Kat Tat doesn’t sound very appetizing to me.
Quaker seems to have thought of everything. Oats to put in your rice, because not just any ol’ oats will do.
Discoveries at other stores:
Pega-bunny jumps over the moon!
These kinds of things always stick out like sore thumbs to us. Apparently, no one is concerned about sexualized toilet plungers.
Small Proofs of Globalization
September 10, 2011Posted by Kanga.
Today’s grocery discovery was Shasta brand sodas. Of all the American soda/cola products this is one I didn’t expect to see.
We picked up a few other interesting sodas.
Barr American Cream Soda comes from Glasgow and claims to be “refreshing the nation.” The graphic reminds me more of a bar of soap than a refreshing drink, however. Old Jamaica Ginger Beer “with fiery Jamaican root ginger” comes from Kegworth, England. Idris Fiery Ginger Beer comes from Chelmsford, England with the challenge to “try it if you dare.” (It’s not fiery. Even I don’t think so and I’m pretty wimpy.) Our old friend A&W Root Beer comes from New Jersey (and as we discovered previously smells like surgical spirit.)
And So It Begins…
July 7, 2011Posted by Kanga.
We’ve begun to identify and collect favorite restaurants in Fujairah. Freddy’s Restrobar in the new Fortune Royal Hotel offers good food at a reasonable price, free wifi, and they know to turn on Bollywood movies when we arrive.
Today, we tried out the Thai Express on the corniche, next to McDonald’s and Subway Sandwiches. The dining area is too small to accommodate the customers it draws. Very good food and reasonably priced. There were actually three chicken breasts on my plate. No skimping on the portions.
Thai Express would not be able to handle a tweet-up crowd and not everyone is comfortable at a bar, so we will keep looking for appropriate venues.
Food Tsunami Aftermath
April 27, 2011Posted by Kanga.
Seven attended the Turkish food tweetup at Shikidim Restaurant last night. Both food and hospitality abounded.
The challenge was finding room for each plate of food that arrived.
Faisal indulged in this lovely serving of lamb.
As if we weren’t completely stuffed having over eaten the delicious salads and main dishes, samples of desserts arrived. Tea flowed freely. Conversation was lively. A good time was had by all.
For excellent food and great service, head on down to Shikidim Restaurant.
Shikidim Restaurant
April 26, 2011Posted by Kanga.
During our two week vacation in Istanbul in January, we developed a love of Turkish food. (For me, it is now my number one “comfort food.”) Upon our return to Dubai we began searching for Turkish restaurants, looking for the same great food we found in Istanbul.
We had previously visited Ankara Restaurant on the corniche, but did not know what to order. Now, we are wiser. The waiter seemed delighted that we knew about and wanted ayran, which wasn’t listed on the menu.
Next in our discoveries was Harput Restaurant. It is located close to the Mall of the Emirates, which is anything but close to where we live. However, it is close to our veterinarian’s office, so we combine buying pet supplies with getting a fix of Turkish food.
Newly opened, just down the street from where we live and solving all our problems is Shikidim Restaurant. The food is wonderful. The staff are helpful and friendly. AND we don’t have to drive across town!
If you are reading this (on the date of posting) and are in Dubai presently, join us tonight at Shikidim Restaurant for a tweetup 7:00-10:00 pm. For a map and information Click Here. (Muraqabat Street between Ittihad Road and Abu Baker Al Siddiq Road)
Here’s what you can look forward to:
Iskender is thinly sliced meat and cubes of freshly made flat bread covered in a tomato sauce and served with plain yogurt. It sounds simple, but is so much better than I can describe with words. I love the contrast of textures and temperatures.
And, don’t forget the ayran!
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