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Latest post on 20 October 2012 - 18:55
There was a crapload of gorgeous looking white leather furniture being moved into Moti Mahal on Thursday (and painting going on late that night when I stumbled in!) so it has to be opening soon!!!
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Latest post on 18 October 2012 - 15:43
Found it this time at C4 -- just where you said, CA, big spice bins -- and labeled Karkadé, evelyn2000, just as you instructed! Thanks to everyone for the tips -- I NEVER would have found it on my own! <em>edited by amkcbrandon on 18/10/2012</em>
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Latest post on 16 October 2012 - 21:40
Anyone seen it around lately?
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Latest post on 12 October 2012 - 18:10
It was ice cream and coffee. We didn't try anything. But it looks really cute! I love the veg sandwich from Steak Escape in the US so I will be trying it here soon. How were the cheesy chips? Think we're having Rossovivo tonight but hubby's going to try Tangerine - we're walking down to Spinneys in a sec so we'll see how it smells when we go by!
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Latest post on 12 October 2012 - 16:58
Tazzina Cafe is OPEN!!!!!!!! <em>edited by amkcbrandon on 12/10/2012</em>
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Latest post on 10 October 2012 - 16:08
Galleries Lafayette -- they have pretty much every color you can possibly imagine! I was looking for lime green -- and that was the only place I could find it!
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Latest post on 09 October 2012 - 10:12
I have the Nescafe Dolce Gusto, purchased from Carrefour for 749 AED. Love, love, love it! The cappuccino is my fave.
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Latest post on 09 October 2012 - 10:07
Steak Escape menu under the door when I woke up! I saw someone leaving Signature Studio with a bag yesterday when I did the school run ... ... and there are a bunch of tables and chairs and umbrellas outside Moti Mahal!
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Latest post on 07 October 2012 - 11:18
Jin Ja is the Asian place opening up across from Donner Express. Ci Gusta! is the Italian place that's right past WH SMith ("The Italian Food Experience!") Walked by Signature Studio earlier and it looks awesome! No updates on Hatam -- Moti Mahal isn't open yet, but things are moving really fast there so it looks like they may be opening up soon!
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Latest post on 06 October 2012 - 17:32
Thanks, ladies! Looks like I'll be off to Geant this week -- or try C4 again, I guess I just missed it! I use mine to make a strawberry hibiscus margarita -- also a very refreshing summer drink! ;)
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Latest post on 06 October 2012 - 17:24
Steak Escape is upstairs by 800 Slice.
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Latest post on 06 October 2012 - 12:58
Just remember -- new Indian place: Moti Mahal The steak place is Steak Escape and I flippin' LOVE them in the US -- don't eat beef but I love their smashed potatoes are YUM!
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Latest post on 05 October 2012 - 14:08
A new Asian place is going in across from Donner Express and a new Indian place as well! Cant remember the names, though.
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Latest post on 18 September 2012 - 15:54
Are there any ladies out there with helpful, gracious, smiling husbands?? Actually, yes -- not that I can take any credit for it or anything (because he's like this all on his own!) but my husband is about as perfect as anyone can get. <em>edited by amkcbrandon on 18/09/2012</em>
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Latest post on 17 September 2012 - 21:41
sure, username @ gmail . com
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Latest post on 17 September 2012 - 14:47
New glass front doors installed at "Signature Studio" -- and I caught a glimpse of a mannequin!
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Latest post on 17 September 2012 - 10:03
Thank you!
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Latest post on 17 September 2012 - 09:37
Paint thinner or turpentine spirits work as well. Just beware the fumes!
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Latest post on 17 September 2012 - 09:25
Check the bread making course at Table 9 - since we did it we bake the most amazing sourdough, brioche, fougasse and wholemeal breads. Recipes are easy and fool proof, my 5 year old did a beautiful fougasse last week-end with almost any help! I would gain 100 lbs almost instantly if I knew how to bake breads that fabulous!! It's probably ALL I would do - bake and eat!!!!!!!! Lol
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Latest post on 17 September 2012 - 09:22
What/where is PQ?
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Latest post on 17 September 2012 - 09:21
We found ours at Shoe Xpress in the Dubai Mall. My daughter has been at that "in between" stage for awhile now, but we found a couple of pairs that have been okay so far.
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Latest post on 16 September 2012 - 21:44
It should be 6 gr salt per 500 gr sugar. But it must be Fleur de sel, in order to get the crunch!!! Good luck :) Where do you find Fleur de sel around here? It's been on my list for 3 weeks!!!!
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Latest post on 16 September 2012 - 21:32
Where in Motor City?
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Latest post on 16 September 2012 - 21:21
thaaaaanks! I will head there next.
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Latest post on 15 September 2012 - 18:27
NO! But I will now that you've said that!!!! Looks like we'll be ordering from there tomorrow! :)
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Latest post on 15 September 2012 - 18:07
My fave @ Rossovivo (so far!) is the Genovese or the Raffaele --- what are yours?? I ask because I eventually want to try to the rest of the menu --- but I love those 2 so much I can't tear myself away from them!!!
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Latest post on 15 September 2012 - 17:26
On my trek down to Spinneys, I noticed ............ a new sign! Coming soon: Tangerine authentic Thai and far Eastern cuisine. It was downstairs, nearest Feet Lounge. I hope it's REALLY soon!
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Latest post on 15 September 2012 - 15:36
Rossivivo is located in Millennium Tower -- they are fabulous! We order from them all the time -- love love love! I just finished reading the Timeout Dubai article (because we're some serious pizza lovers around here!). I can also highly recommend the pizza at Ronda Locatelli -- we stayed at the Atlantis resort last night, and my husband ordered that exact same pizza. It was too die for!!!!!!
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Latest post on 10 September 2012 - 22:06
I looooooove their red velvet cupcakes -- they are aMOHzing! I bought their cookbook 3 years ago and love everything I've made from it!
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Latest post on 06 September 2012 - 18:04
Since everyone is so knowledgeable about fabulous cupcakes -- anyone have any idea when the Hummingbird Bakery is supposed to open in the Dubai Mall? I am already salivating for it!
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Latest post on 06 September 2012 - 17:57
A new sign went up in the spot next to London Dairy! I didn't see what it said, though -- I was late picking up my girl ... but, that means another new thing is right around the corner!!!!!
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Latest post on 06 September 2012 - 17:46
I was in Bath & Body Works yesterday and tried out their new "White Barn Collection" -- I know it sounds weird (it did to me!) but the black pepper bergamot candles smelled so fabulous I could have licked it! Their fall fragrances have always been among my favorite for the house. <em>edited by amkcbrandon on 06/09/2012</em>
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Latest post on 04 September 2012 - 14:41
We went in July and had no issues --- and ....... our regular visas just came back today!!!!!!!!!!! Woohoo!!!!!! Totes celebrating tonight! (I almost don't even care that my picture on it is hideous! lol) <em>edited by amkcbrandon on 04/09/2012</em>
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Latest post on 04 September 2012 - 14:40
Soooo, I probably shouldn't have thrown out the box mine came in..... how often are you supposed to change the filter???
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Latest post on 31 August 2012 - 00:03
I've yet to see it in Spinneys -- and believe me, I've been looking! Every time I'm near a store -- I step in JUST to look for it! lol I'll let you know the next place I find it .......
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Latest post on 31 August 2012 - 00:01
Previously, I've ordered all my stuff from the UK website, if I can stand to wait for it (which I usually do, because I HATE to get low on my products!). The UK prices are cheaper, and I always order a TON of stuff. I wouldn't order from them now, though (only because the weather is so hot, and a lot of the stuff I buy has a tendency to melt in the heat!). Also, I was in the US before and there wasn't a shop near me. BUT -- now that I'm in Dubai -- there's a Lush store in the Dubai Mall (which I love and go to about once a week just to buy a little somethin' somethin' -- the girls in there are super fab and I love love love the smell of all their products -- their stuff is seriously my fave in the WORLD!). They have a Facebook page (Lush UAE) which says they also have stores in Deira City Centre, Mercato and Mirdiff City Centre. I haven't been into either of those yet, though. Definitely pop into one if you can -- they're great about letting you sample stuff to see if you like it (yet another reason I am in love with them -- when my daughter & I go we could seriously spend hours ... and lots of cash!). No, I don't work for them -- but I would probably move into a store if I could!
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Latest post on 30 August 2012 - 23:32
The Lush shampoo is called "Soak & Float" -- they also have a treatment (Snake Oil Scalp Treatment Bar). I haven't used it, but my brother's girlfriend has insanely sensitive skin and a milli allergies and swears by both. I bought them for her one Christmas and now she orders them in bulk! I use just about every other thing Lush makes, though, and I'm in love with them all -- so I'd definitely recommend them!
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Latest post on 30 August 2012 - 23:26
I FOUND THE MAGGI KABSA MIX! It's a Labor Day miracle! 2 packets at Carrefour in Mazaya Center -- bought both of them, of course. Can't wait to use it along with your recipe, SEY83!
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Latest post on 30 August 2012 - 23:24
Finally found the Lindt Chilli chocolate! I've been looking for it everywhere since it was mentioned on here but saw it for the first time this evening. It is aMOHzing! Noticed they have a sea salt dark chocolate as well but I haven't found it yet. My hunt will continue this weekend. Thanks for the fabulous recommendation! I probably wouldn't have tried it otherwise.
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Latest post on 30 August 2012 - 15:08
Tried Ming bowl... nothing great .. tis okay .. favourite is Donner Express ! yum ! Donner Express! You're making my mouth water!!! That may mean takeaway for tonight! lol
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Latest post on 28 August 2012 - 13:12
Thanks, I would appreciate your advice. I've been quoted from dhs13,500 to 17,000 for 13cm from dxb to Freo groupage and the transit timings are really slow, like from 3 to 5 months. I am now trying to find out quotes for LCL shipping so would be grateful if you can advise a company that would give me a good price on that. Di, what's more important: the cost or the transit time? If it's the transit time, then LCL isn't the way to go. The thing is, they're loading your stuff onto a container with several other shipments. Yours may be the only shipment of personal effects. Also, depending on which shipping line they use, that container could be making more than one stop along the way - sometimes, a lot more. So your 3-5 months - that's just an average. If the transit time isn't such a big deal, and you just want to be as cost effective as possible -- the quote that they gave you, is that door-to-door? I'll ask my friend which FF he uses overseas and see what he says.
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Latest post on 28 August 2012 - 13:12
Thanks, I would appreciate your advice. I've been quoted from dhs13,500 to 17,000 for 13cm from dxb to Freo groupage and the transit timings are really slow, like from 3 to 5 months. I am now trying to find out quotes for LCL shipping so would be grateful if you can advise a company that would give me a good price on that. Di, what's more important: the cost or the transit time? If it's the transit time, then LCL isn't the way to go. The thing is, they're loading your stuff onto a container with several other shipments. Yours may be the only shipment of personal effects. Also, depending on which shipping line they use, that container could be making more than one stop along the way - sometimes, a lot more. So your 3-5 months - that's just an average. If the transit time isn't such a big deal, and you just want to be as cost effective as possible -- the quote that they gave you, is that door-to-door? I'll ask my friend which FF he uses overseas and see what he says.
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Latest post on 27 August 2012 - 18:48
No problem.....after working 11 years in the shipping and logistics industry -- I can't say that I miss it at all! But who knew - it certainly came in handy when making 2 moves across the globe! I hope you can get it worked out -- if you have any other questions, I might not be able to answer them for sure - but I can definitely try. My friends back home still do, and one of them even has his own business. They say once you start in the industry, you can never go anywhere else! lol
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Latest post on 27 August 2012 - 18:43
My husband does everything -- he is the most amazing man in the world, for sure!!! I think part of that, though, is that he's the morning person, and I am not -- if it was me, he'd have to listen to a bunch of hissy fits and meltdowns, with occasional tears thrown in (my girl isn't a morning person, either! Just like her mama!). So for him, it's probably the lesser of the 2 evils, lol! ;) <em>edited by amkcbrandon on 27/08/2012</em>
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Latest post on 27 August 2012 - 18:35
I've read the same -- you only have the (turrible!) side effects if you eat fatty things or exceed what's recommended. I had a friend of a friend (I was practically starving myself before my wedding and I remember her dieting at the same time) who took the same thing and had great results - she said she never had a problem but she stuck to her recommended diet plan as well. Now, my fave is phentermine -- I'm totally depressed you can't get that around here! :-( It's always good if I need to lose that last 5 in order to avoid Spanx before squeezing into my fave mini dress! lol
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Latest post on 27 August 2012 - 12:19
I got mine from Thai Privilege spa, it's got lemon grass in it as well and smells wonderful. Oooh, that sounds FAB! Is it something you purchased there recently? I was planning a trip back next month, I'm out of my Davines hair products -- this sounds something I should add to my list!
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Latest post on 27 August 2012 - 09:38
I've never tried it actually -- but I'm definitely curious! Maybe Appletiser or salsB can share their experience??
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Latest post on 26 August 2012 - 20:38
Don't worry, I will be headed down there daily for updates!!!!!
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Latest post on 26 August 2012 - 20:26
Saw it in Waitrose Dubai Mall last week!
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Latest post on 26 August 2012 - 20:21
Where is Tazina cafe please? and more importantly what will it sell? :D It's on the same side as Ming Bowl - outside entrance. They looked like refrigerated deli cases, or maybe for ice cream - but that's just my guess! Have you noticed all the other directory signs going up inside??? I've heard a lot of construction going on behind the walls, too, on my walks to Spinneys the past two days so I can't wait to see what's next! Chelle, you're right about that! I'm all about convenience, especially since I'm finding nothing in Dubai to be that way!!!!! edited by amkcbrandon on 26/08/2012 <em>edited by amkcbrandon on 26/08/2012</em>
 
 
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