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Latest post on 27 January 2014 - 12:50
I bought some frozen chicken in the frozen aisle - never done this before, it was a big bag of Sadia chicken breasts. Has anyone used these before? I have bought Sadia and Coop Islami frozen chicken breast (and other parts) with no complaints. I prefer, though, to buy fresh chicken like Al Rawda or Al Tamimi brands, and break it apart myself before portioning into baggies and freezing. When I'm at Carrefour MOE, I buy the fresh 1 kg trays of boneless, skinless chicken thigh meat (Al Tamimi or Al Rawda), portion it at home and freeze. I buy poultry from Union Coop and Carrefour.
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Latest post on 27 January 2014 - 12:28
My kids love Childrens Garden!
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Latest post on 26 January 2014 - 20:53
I have these curlers (Jose Eber) and they don't work on my hair at all. It's really hard to get the end of the curl to look decent. Also they look more like waves than curls I only get good results with the 'drop' curl tongs that are narrower at one end and wider at the other Thanks so much for your feedback celticcavegirl, just the sort of thing I want to know about :) Do you know which barrel diameter your curling wand is? There are 3 diff sizes to choose from on Amazon.
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Latest post on 26 January 2014 - 20:50
I cant get used to the them and use the new Babyliss one which you just put the end of your hair in and it winds it in and curls it. It is foolproof for people like me who cannot use curling irons ha sarahlou123, do you have similarly fine hair like mine which normally doesn't hold a curl?
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Latest post on 26 January 2014 - 20:47
Al Attar Labour supply 04 297 0607
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Latest post on 26 January 2014 - 20:44
Hi Horizon Mum2, have sent you an email. I live near Mercato shopping center. <em>edited by Apricot on 26/01/2014</em>
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Latest post on 25 January 2014 - 22:48
Thx Miss dxb and Asti for the salon recommendations! Asti, did you buy a clipless wand? Which one? Chocochic, yeah I saw the print ads for Babyliss/ Rowenta/ Conair automatic curling irons in various beauty mags, awesome that you tried it and it really worked! :)
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Latest post on 25 January 2014 - 22:34
May Allah SWT speed his recovery, Ameen.
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Latest post on 24 January 2014 - 23:52
Coventry is great, but in the past when they are super busy, they have advised me to take my alterations to Dream Girls Tailors, who charge the same prices but have a quicker turnaround simply because they employ more staff. I'm really happy with Dream Girls' work. So, don't worry if they direct you to Dream Girls :)
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Latest post on 24 January 2014 - 23:46
We tried The Talk lunch buffet using the Fine Dining vouchers in Feb last year and were disappointed. I later attended a private function at the same hotel and the spread was 100 times more delicious than what they serve at The Talk. Go figure.
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Latest post on 24 January 2014 - 23:42
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil, more for drizzling 1 large onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, more to taste 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper Pinch of ground chili powder or cayenne, more to taste 1 liter chicken or vegetable broth 1 cup red lentils 1 large carrot, peeled and diced Juice of 1/2 lemon, more to taste 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro. 1. In a large pot, heat 3 tablespoons oil over high heat until hot and shimmering. Add onion and garlic, and sauté until golden, about 4 minutes. 2. Stir in tomato paste, cumin, salt, black pepper and chili powder or cayenne, and sauté for 2 minutes longer. 3. Add broth, 2 cups water, lentils and carrot. Bring to a simmer, then partially cover pot and turn heat to medium-low. Simmer until lentils are soft, about 30 minutes. Taste and add salt if necessary. 4. Using an immersion or regular blender or a food processor, purée half the soup then add it back to pot. Soup should be somewhat chunky. 5. Reheat soup if necessary, then stir in lemon juice and cilantro. Serve soup drizzled with good olive oil and dusted lightly with chili powder if desired. Yield: 4 servings. I sometimes sneak in 1-2 small Arabic koosa, peeled, at the same time as the carrot. DH loves this soup.
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Latest post on 24 January 2014 - 00:07
I send my children to The Childrens Garden in Jumeira. We have found a place at Jumeira Baccalaureate School for our oldest child, when he will be 6 yrs old. My neighbor's child also attends TCGJ and they were able to secure placements at American School of Dubai, JBS and Gems World Academy for their child when he turns 6yrs old.
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Latest post on 23 January 2014 - 23:49
or this top from Forever 21? http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?BR=f21&Category=top_blouses-long-sleeves&ProductID=2030186309&VariantID=&ir_clickid=1Zpx7uyMLU1YT%3A5VosV0D01yUkT3F-VhA3wHXU0&ir_cid=1873&ir_affid=57486&utm_source=affiliatetraction&utm_medium=ir
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Latest post on 23 January 2014 - 23:34
What about this top from Express? http://www.express.com/clothing/metallic+pointelle+knit+layering+tee/pro/9638692/cat550015 They have a branch in Dubai Mall (on the same side as Paris Gallery but 1 floor up). Worth calling them up with the SKU item number, and checking if they stock it.
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Latest post on 23 January 2014 - 22:47
i have a sleeveless ivory gown with violet floral print and a matching violet shrug from Monsoon in size 16, circa summer 2010, that you are welcome to borrow.
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Latest post on 23 January 2014 - 22:39
I know of two, they are both offshore and Sharia compliant.
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Latest post on 23 January 2014 - 22:00
There are fancier places to buy Pakistani clothes suitable for attending a wedding -Designer's Lounge, opp Sunset Mall on Beach Rd -Tima, opp Dubai Zoo on Beach Rd -Soiree, on Al Wasl Rd between Life Pharmacy and Safa Park -Kimaya, on Wasl Rd opp Dubai Zoo on Beach Rd Pakistani weddings tend to have 3 main events: the henna (mehndi) night, which has a more fashion-forward dress code, the wedding (elegant and sparkly) and the walima (again, elegant and sparkly). So, plan on wearing 3 different outfits. I googled Pakistani hairstyles recently and got some good ideas. Colored smoky eyeshadow is a preferred look. edited by Apricot on 23/01/2014 <em>edited by Apricot on 23/01/2014</em>
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Latest post on 23 January 2014 - 21:46
Also in Meed was a story about Jumeirah Beach Road and Al Wasl Road to be made one-way and a 16-lane bridge over the Dubai Water Canal that will link Business Bay and the Gulf along the southern edge of Safa park. Exciting stuff! Not exciting for people who live in or own homes in Jumeira 1,2, and 3.
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Latest post on 22 January 2014 - 23:10
True, every parent has different circumstances and different priorities, but I can see the good intentions behind this law. [b'> I can only count on one hand the number of friends/ relatives/ acquaintances who breastfed beyond 3 months.[/b'> <em>edited by Apricot on 22/01/2014</em>
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Latest post on 22 January 2014 - 22:45
I have easier directions to Satwa that avoid the busy intersection from Al Wasl Rd. Take SZR to Dubai Mall - take the exit to Jumeira, Go down safa street (Dubai Petroleum on your right) - take the right turn at the traffic junction after Dubai Petroleum (onto Al Satwa Road). You will go through 3 traffic junctions before you end up smack dab in the middle public parking area of Satwa. I turn left as soon as I spot the big Emirates Bank ad against the side of the bank building so I end up parking across from Deepak's, Regal etc.
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Latest post on 22 January 2014 - 22:37
Perhaps, but what about English subtitles for the Arabic dubbed Turkish series??
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Latest post on 22 January 2014 - 21:06
Thanks ladies for all your expert tips! I've only started cooking Arabic yogurt sauce recently cuz DH misses his mum's special vegetarian shish barak (equal weight of sauteed mushrooms subbed for the minced meat) bi laban, obviously not something he can order from a restaurant. Initially I hated this sauce so much, it was the only Arab dish I wanted to vomit, but we ate it a lot at lunch-time cuz my late FIL really liked it with chunks of lamb and artichokes and celery (laban ummu) and with koosa mahshi (marrow stuffed with ground lamb and rice), then I tried it in Beirut at DH's cousin's home and she's infamous in the family as a terrible cook but I LOOOVED her laban sauce. Everything tastes better in Lebanon! So now I was ready to accept that this sauce COULD taste great, but I only recently started cooking it. My mother in law gave me great directions for making her special veggie shish barak and I watched her make and shape them and even how she stacked them for freezing, but I never concentrated when she or her maid made yogurt sauce. So Lamaaz and Singarosa, I've been using Al Ain yogurt. Last time I tried, the yogurt sauce was great until I added the baked shish barak, set the flame to lowest setting, covered the pot and let it cook 20 min to soften the shish barak a bit. When I returned to check on the shish barak, the sauce had split.
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Latest post on 22 January 2014 - 20:36
mrsb., making du'a for your mother-in-law. I cant' go this weekend, both Friday and Saturday require my presence with the family. I attended the morning talk last Saturday (NMS at Mamzar Cultural and Scientific Center) by Tim Humble, it was really inspirational. Were you there, Naiyyar?
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Latest post on 22 January 2014 - 20:10
I've heard: May Fay Faynoor Jude/ Jood Razaan Reanne Haya Tamara
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Latest post on 21 January 2014 - 13:33
Hi, I tried making yogurt sauce twice, following the instructions of a Jordanian friend, and both times the sauce split and tasted awful! I put 1 kg of yogurt, 1 teaspoon corn starch (corn flour/ nesha) and some water into a blender, mixed it up, then cooked at a simmer, stirring. First it went kind of thick, then the whole sauce went watery, then I added shish barak and the whole sauce just split into yucky curds. Pls help!
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Latest post on 21 January 2014 - 13:18
Not at all. just drop me a line and we can coordinate. <em>edited by Apricot on 21/01/2014</em>
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Latest post on 21 January 2014 - 13:17
Hi Ginnee, I found lacy crew neck covers at the Dh5 shop in Satwa, the one called Classic City on the corner across from Regal Naturals Fabrics. I went inside two weeks ago, and went upstairs to the womenswear area. They have a good range of hijabi-friendly clothes, under-layers, etc. <em>edited by Apricot on 23/01/2014</em>
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Latest post on 21 January 2014 - 13:09
Also at the airport, do they go through all your suitcases? There's a suitcase xray after baggage claim. They only open my cases if I have big vitamin/medicine bottles or multiple cartons of medicine tablets. They're mainly checking the type of medicine coming in, and ensuring that you're only bringing enough for personal consumption rather than re-sell.
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Latest post on 21 January 2014 - 13:01
to make tacos and tortillas, you need masa harina. I've seen it at Safestway. I've also seen a maize meal product from South Africa at Spinneys in their baking aisle, but I'm not sure if it's the same thing as masa harina.
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Latest post on 21 January 2014 - 12:50
Hi Izzy, you can borrow my Freej dvds, I live near Mercato. Alternately, try the dvd shop inside the Spinneys Um Suqueim mall.
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Latest post on 17 January 2014 - 20:33
Also worth going to a hotel/restaurant supply shop for knives. There are two places in Barsha and one in Karama. My new favorite knife is a $25 10-inch Victorinox chef's knife.
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Latest post on 17 January 2014 - 20:31
Galleries Lafayette has a good price on JA Henkels knife sets right now. I got one of their lower priced knife sets as a wedding present and the knives lasted a good while.
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Latest post on 17 January 2014 - 20:27
Emirates Environmental Group's office on Beach Rd. It's on the same side as Beach Center (the mall with Burger King and Automatic Lebanese Restaurant), but 2 villas before the mall. They are also open Saturday mornings.
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Latest post on 17 January 2014 - 20:11
Asalaam sisters, i also want to join these classes inshaalah. Do you have to have a certain level of quranic knowledge and recitation? is it ok to be a complete beginner? Hi Almas24, no you can show up as a complete beginner. You will not understand everything the teacher is saying at first, but if you keep attending, you will soon understand. They even have a website where you can find the notes for previous talks, sistersnotes.wordpress.com
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Latest post on 17 January 2014 - 20:04
I got a confirmation SMS yday AM. am planning to attend Sat morning iA. I'll be carrying a purple nylon square purse.
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Latest post on 12 January 2014 - 19:33
I just got a glowing recommendation for Jose Eber hair straighteners from my friend, who tried many. Amazon reviewers agree that Jose Eber straighteners gets VERY hot.
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Latest post on 12 January 2014 - 19:29
Call up Just Kidding, they sometimes stock the Imsie Vimsie flushable liners. I have a 3/4 roll of Bummis flushable liners.
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Latest post on 12 January 2014 - 08:44
I like Dr Amer Saadedine at Dubai Community Health Centre.
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Latest post on 12 January 2014 - 08:42
Does anyone use Bioderma spf 100. What do you think of it? I cannot use Bioderma SPF 100, it has the same skin-sensitizing ingredients that Neutrogena Healthy Skin/ Healthy Defense sunblock has, ie. my face feels like it's on fire when I apply it. I have a small sample size of the Bioderma 100 (courtesy of a salon) that I'm happy to pass on to you if you want to try it, just let me know. <em>edited by Apricot on 12/01/2014</em>
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Latest post on 12 January 2014 - 08:37
Rose Photo Studio inside Union Coop Safa Park mall.
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Latest post on 12 January 2014 - 08:37
thx will check out
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Latest post on 12 January 2014 - 08:32
The simplest Kindle is Paper White. I couldn't find it at Virgin in UAE.
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Latest post on 11 January 2014 - 01:40
you should use a BHA gel. I buy it online from paulaschoice.com
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Latest post on 11 January 2014 - 01:37
Hi LuLee, thanks for the update :)
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Latest post on 11 January 2014 - 01:30
Hi Anouja, I went to maps.google.com, typed in San Mateo Marriott and got a good map incl all nearby shopping centers. Near your hotel, there is a Michael's crafts store, then across the street from Michaels there is a strip mall including TJ Maxx, Ross dress for less, Trader Joe's (discount gourmet groceries, I always get sundried tomatoes and vanilla extract to bring back to Dubai). There is also a Kmart (similar to Walmart). A little further away on El Camino is Hillsdale Shopping Center, which includes Sears, Macy's and Nordstrom dept stores, Hot Topic, etc. Across the street from Hillsdale Shopping Ctr is a big Old Navy store (owned by Gap, but cheaper material used), Barnes and Noble bookstore, Big 5 Sporting Goods. there are nice boutiques and fancy cafes in Burlingame, you can get a listing from burlingame.org
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Latest post on 11 January 2014 - 00:37
Hi, do check Mercato (1st floor near Laura Ashley Home) and Wafi (1st floor, near Neal's Yard and M&S)
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Latest post on 11 January 2014 - 00:07
Thanks for posting Naiyyar, I haven't seen this elsewhere! I hope to attend on Saturday, the morning and afternoon sessions sound good, but will have to arrange w/ DH re kids before registering... I used to be part of a group started by Dr. Aisha Utz, she is a nice lady from Minnesota.
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Latest post on 10 January 2014 - 23:33
Whistle and Flute in Satwa.
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Latest post on 10 January 2014 - 23:30
Observant Muslim men do not wear silk clothes or gold jewelry. I suggest either the Satwa tailor route (Coventry, Al Etifaaq) or good ole Shop&Ship :)
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Latest post on 10 January 2014 - 23:08
I use zinc oxide based sunscreen, but I have someone send it to me from abroad. I have used Blue Lizard Sensitive, California Baby Sensitive, Paula's Choice SPF 50 hand cream (both on hands and face) and Boots No7 Tinted moisturizer SPF 30, without any negative reaction on my sensitive, acne prone skin. The best of these (least amount of white cast, thin easy to apply texture) is Paula's Choice hand lotion. I buy sunscreen at lower price points because I re-apply several times during the day and I also use it on the back of my hands.
 
 
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