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Latest post on 24 July 2013 - 10:08
Anyone pick this up yet? How much was it?
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Latest post on 24 July 2013 - 10:03
Ginnee, that sounds like heaven! We lived near a strawberry farm back home, so when they were in season, we always had the most delicious berries (and don't even get me started on the strawberry ice cream!). I haven't had a decent strawberry since I moved here!
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Latest post on 24 July 2013 - 09:59
For future reference, I've purchased them before at Safestway on SZR - although, like anything in our fair city, it can be hit and miss!
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Latest post on 24 July 2013 - 09:59
For future reference, I've purchased them before at Safestway on SZR - although, like anything in our fair city, it can be hit and miss!
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Latest post on 23 July 2013 - 22:46
Now my mouth is watering!
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Latest post on 23 July 2013 - 22:20
5 K of cherries, lucky girl! I absolutely adore cherries and they are crazy expensive here! Salad sounds fab ... I would have never thought to do that with balsamic! I love a balsamic reduction, though ...
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Latest post on 21 July 2013 - 13:32
How many units of Botox for 1580?
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Latest post on 15 July 2013 - 17:15
What/where is PQ? It's Le Pain Quotidien. Has branches in pretty much every mall and JBR as well. lol okay -- didn't know it was commonly abbreviated as such. It reminded me of DQ and boy, what I wouldn't do for a Blizzard right now!!! ... or a dipped cone ... or a Buster Bar ...
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Latest post on 14 July 2013 - 14:30
I was at Dubai Mall this morning at 11 -- during Ramadan is the best time to go during the day if you need to shop, you practically have the entire place to yourself!
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Latest post on 14 July 2013 - 14:28
What/where is PQ?
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Latest post on 12 July 2013 - 22:51
Do you mean Bait Al Bahar (The Beach House)? Hey Polly, any ideas for what we're looking for (licensed and toddler friendly?) Thanks Sorry I don't, but this place is due to open soon and looks AMAZING: http://www.clawbbq.com/home Anyone been to the new Claw BBQ yet??
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Latest post on 10 July 2013 - 16:13
That's the way it always goes, isn't it? Thanks, anyway, for responding! I'll post if I ever find one -- Dr. Amir Nasser was just recommended, so that's my next appointment (if DH's work ever sends the new insurance information!!!!). <em>edited by amkcbrandon on 10/07/2013</em>
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Latest post on 10 July 2013 - 16:11
Dates and water followed by a variety of dishes: Biryani, salouna and rice, baked fish, Mandy rice, baked mutton, baked chicken, fresh roti and steamed rice all with salads and various side dishes. I'm curious -- what is Mandy Rice?? (besides the British socialite, I mean!) I've seen it on menus but gotten a variety of different answers.
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Latest post on 10 July 2013 - 13:19
Bump as I noticed you were logged in.
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Latest post on 09 July 2013 - 17:44
You're right about the ribs, too. And her BBQ sauce ....... okay, now I'm drooling AND my stomach is growling! Really, you can't go wrong with anything on the menu there -- especially if you're a lover of Southern cooking or soul food! YUM!
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Latest post on 09 July 2013 - 17:00
Sylvia's is amazing! My mouth is watering just thinking about chicken & waffles. Omg.
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Latest post on 08 July 2013 - 18:38
Thanks for that, owlengineer. I will definitely call the clinic and make an appointment!
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Latest post on 08 July 2013 - 18:37
You said you see an American male ob/gyn -- would you mind sharing his name? That's exactly the sort of doctor I have been searching for this past year but haven't had any luck finding someone I feel comfortable with. Thanks!
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Latest post on 07 July 2013 - 15:57
Alaingirl, I hate to sidetrack from your original question but I'd like to ask -- I've been looking for a male American ob/gyn -- may I ask which doctor you see?
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Latest post on 20 May 2013 - 09:35
http://www.theflowershop.ae/ I used them 2 weeks ago and they were fab, would definitely use them again.
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Latest post on 19 May 2013 - 18:18
Anyone else have someone come by their apartment doing a survey? I just heard them @ my neighbor's.
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Latest post on 27 April 2013 - 09:35
We spent a long weekend there 2 summer ago, and I have to say it was the BEST trip of my entire life. I found a company called "Your Egypt Tours" when planning our vacation so booked several things through them, and I can't say enough good things about them! They were amazing. We actually became very good friends with one of our tour guides and still keep in touch with him to this day! http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g294201-d1918393-Reviews-Your_Egypt_Tours-Cairo_Cairo_Governorate.html#REVIEWS http://www.youregypttours.com/egypt-tours/
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Latest post on 25 April 2013 - 06:59
I've always had cupping done when having acupuncture.
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Latest post on 25 March 2013 - 15:51
I've bought 2 in @home, one in their Dubai Mall location and one in their Mall of Emirates store.
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Latest post on 03 February 2013 - 10:14
We tried the new pizza place that opened last night (The Pizza Guys) -- it's opposite and one level up from Donner Express, and it was FABULOUS!
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Latest post on 03 February 2013 - 10:12
We did the overnight camp with Bedouin Oasis (Arabian Incentive) before NYE and it was fabulous. My entire family loved it, and there are vouchers in the Entertainer Book.
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Latest post on 14 January 2013 - 08:29
New restaurant! It looks like it's going to be open any day now -- I walked by yesterday and saw a bunch of staff in uniform, looks like maybe they were going thru some training or something. It's upstairs (right above Donner Express). Feri Kasif Tehroon Restaurant
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Latest post on 10 January 2013 - 14:02
VOX Cinemas Mercato opens in March 2013.
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Latest post on 05 January 2013 - 12:18
my fam was way too tired to get up and go that early while they were here! I've been dying to go, though -- thanks for the tip, I'm definitely going to make it out there before this season is over!
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Latest post on 05 January 2013 - 10:49
Feefmick, did you make it to the races on Wednesday?
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Latest post on 31 December 2012 - 12:20
I won't give anything away -- but did anyone watch it?????
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Latest post on 16 December 2012 - 20:29
I've seen eggnog in Safestway and Waitrose (Dubai Mall). I can't attest to how good it is, though -- and in fact, a lady (holding an adorable baby) advised me NOT to buy it when she saw me looking at it and she said it was terrible!
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Latest post on 14 December 2012 - 21:08
I've been using their products every since I discovered them in 2009 when we lived in London for a short time. I love pretty much every single thing they make! Their holidays themed items are always lots of fun -- the bath bombs are fab, I love the shampoo bars and hair treatments (New, Big, H'Suan Wen Hua, and R & B are some of my fave hair products). All their face masks -- love love love. Crazy about them! Can't get enough! Dream Cream, Gorgeous, Helping Hands -- and Tuca Tuca and Lust are 2 of my all time favorite scents out of any perfumes I've ever used. My husband loves Buffy and King of Skin body butters. The only thing I'm not crazy about is their henna hair dye -- only because it's kind of messy and when I've used it, I've managed to get it EVERY-flipping-where. But ... if you buy it, and don't want to mess with it yourself -- you can pay them to apply it for you. Not bad! Honestly, name it and I've probably tried it. I buy a lot of their gift boxes, too, and give as presents. Everyone always loves them!
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Latest post on 07 December 2012 - 11:57
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Latest post on 04 December 2012 - 18:10
TDB, did you attempt to fry chicken this weekend? Hope everything turned out okay! All your talk of southern food is making me miss home! I may have to do the same this week.
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Latest post on 04 December 2012 - 18:08
Elmpark, is the Christmas shop worth the trip? I have NO Christmas decorations and need a ton of stuff!
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Latest post on 03 December 2012 - 18:15
I've seen it in Safestway and Waitrose (Dubai Mall).
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Latest post on 01 December 2012 - 15:03
Cafe Rumi is open! Yum!!
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Latest post on 26 November 2012 - 11:50
This one is a definite process, but by far -- best fried chicken ever! Art Smith's Fried Chicken 1 3 lb. chicken, cut into 8 pieces Brine • ¼ cup of kosher salt • 6 cups of water Mix well. Place chicken in brine and soak overnight. Buttermilk and Hot Sauce Bath • 4 cups of buttermilk • ¼ cup of Louisiana Hot Sauce or any hot sauce of choice Drain brined chicken well and place in buttermilk and hot sauce Let marinate overnight. Seasoning Dredge • 6 cups of self-rising flour, White Lily • 4 tablespoons of garlic powder • 4 tablespoons of onion powder • 4 tablespoons of dried thyme • 4 tablespoons of fresh ground pepper Mix well reserve Egg bath • 8 whole eggs, beaten well • 1 cup of ice water In cast iron skillet, pour quarter of an inch of canola oil using a thermometer. Bring up to 350 degrees and keep the temperature constant. Drain the excess buttermilk and hot sauce off the chicken and place in egg bath. Coat each piece well, then shake off excess. Dip into seasoning, dredge and then shake off excess. Place in pre-heated oil and fry dark pieces first, skin side down for 8 minutes per side until the interior temperature of the meat is 180 degrees. Place on racks and reserve in 250 degree oven until time to serve. Fry white meat for 8 minutes per side until golden or until internal temperature reads 165 degrees.
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Latest post on 21 November 2012 - 10:15
Success!!!!! Many thanks, all!
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Latest post on 20 November 2012 - 19:20
thanks, ladies, looks like I will be headed to Geant tomorrow AM! I called Waitrose in DM but they said they were out. Boo!
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Latest post on 20 November 2012 - 17:03
Lettie, which Geant were you @?
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Latest post on 20 November 2012 - 16:33
that's perfect, since after 12:30 there's no more sun at East Heights! I'll just have to move around when I'm working on my tan!
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Latest post on 20 November 2012 - 14:18
I heard the West Heights pool is now reopened! Has anyone been yet?
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Latest post on 20 November 2012 - 13:11
Thank you!!!! If so, I will head over there tonight!!!
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Latest post on 17 November 2012 - 19:10
BH, can I book you as a tour guide when my visitors arrive next month???? :)
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Latest post on 27 October 2012 - 15:17
Hubby just brought home a menu from Moti and it looks FABULOUS! Can't wait to try it
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Latest post on 27 October 2012 - 00:48
Guess what's open..............:) Moti Mahal! <em>edited by amkcbrandon on 27/10/2012</em>
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Latest post on 22 October 2012 - 15:01
No, it's ANOTHER Italian place! oooh, even better! We LOVE Italian -- and Canteen leaves a bit to be desired, we've found.
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Latest post on 21 October 2012 - 16:44
Just spoke to a very nice lady who is opening an Italian cafe next to Tangerine. She says they'll have fresh pastries and pastas... Should be open I about a week and a half. It's called Ci Gusta!
 
 
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