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Latest post on 16 March 2012 - 09:02
That's really disgusting. The school my girls are in only ask you to pay the registration fee AFTER they have done the assessment and they've passed. Just a way of making money for them, it seems.
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Latest post on 10 March 2012 - 20:09
yes sure, http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-clean-a-mirror-with-spotless-results http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-clean-an-oven-so-it-gleams I find this site useful too: http://flylady.net/ Thanks flower :)
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Latest post on 10 March 2012 - 20:03
Spag Bolognese lasagne Chicken and Veggie Stir Fry Shep or cottage Pie with peas Chicken and Mushroom pie with new potatos and green beans Mac and Cheese ( drizzle some truffle oil on yours and your hubbys portion :) ) Beef Stew with Dumplings Sausages and Mash with gravy Fish Pie beef stew and dumplings sounds yummy - can you share the recipe? Trick is to hide the veggies and make one meal which is child friendly too.. beef stew and dumplings sounds yummy - can you share the recipe?
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Latest post on 10 March 2012 - 19:56
Chanel no.5... All time classic.... I tried this on in the mall and it just wasn't for me. So many recommend this but I don't see what's so nice about it. TBH it was awful smelling on my skin. That's so funny, because I've always hated the smell of chanel no.5 and could never see the attraction to it. I tried it recently and loved it!! Must be hormonal as I'm getting older!
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Latest post on 10 March 2012 - 07:23
NIP, sorry to hear this news. May God give your mum strength and healing. It's hard when you're so far away. Hugs.
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Latest post on 10 March 2012 - 06:53
I'm so fussy with perfume, I have only a few I really like, and I have to be careful, if I like one from smelling it in the bottle, then spray it on, it will smell nice for a few minutes and then it will stink!! Must be the acids or something in my skin. I like Anne Klein 2 (an oldie but a goodie, hard to find these days) The closest to that is Angel by Thierry Mugler, which I love The third is Miss Dior
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Latest post on 10 March 2012 - 06:50
There is also great short videos on cleaning, will post later, me and her sat together and watch how to clean the sofa, mirrors, bathroom, ironing, etc. She was happy nd was a better way as we had to body or sign language! Though agency said she knows english it she didnt, very little. I am happy with her nd she is right now please share about the videos!!
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Latest post on 09 March 2012 - 09:18
thanks ladies :)
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Latest post on 09 March 2012 - 08:35
I think women like to wear tube tops here under a blouse or something as a means of covering up the cleavage - because we are asked to dress moderately. Especially in places like Sharjah. I actually wouldn't mind knowing where to buy some, as I have some lovely tops and blouses that I cant/dont wear in certain places for this very reason.
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Latest post on 09 March 2012 - 07:26
I just enrolled my girls into Scholars International Academy. It might be too far away for you as it's just on the Dubai/Sharjah border (in Sharjah). They did an assessment on the spot (for FS1 it only takes 5 mins) and you dont pay any fee until you've had the assessment and passed and want to register. The fee is 700DHS non-refundable and this secures the placement. Then you pay the fees by three installments over the year. Im really happy with the school. As far as i know they're still taking registrations. I think they have an affiliate branch in Dubai (Dubai Scholars) but not sure if their rules are the same.
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Latest post on 03 March 2012 - 08:33
she seems very specific - why not contact all the dance schools...... or to look at all the websites for schools here. Will do that ;) Any good job search sites out there or more specifically, ones to avoid?
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Latest post on 28 February 2012 - 19:27
i am trying my hands on arabic food, tried few, and were really delicious. but most of them mention ALL SPICE, where i can find this one? checked in Geant and Union Coop, but no luck is this a brand name? where i can find this? or is there any alternate to this? TIA I found this interesting. Allspice is really an english spice, but arabic allspice is a bit different. I cook lebanese food alot and I find the lebanese 7 spice is similar to allspice. http://mylebanesemarket.com/ingredient-lebanese-seven-spices/ you also may be able to get this at Lifco (I think that's the name of it) it's a lebanese grocery store somewhere on SZR, I've heard of it, but never been in
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Latest post on 23 February 2012 - 12:12
I would watch and see if she improves or continues vomiting. Keep her well hydrated. I wouldn"t give her any dairy just yet and nothing to fatty, otherwise let her eat to appetite, but see that she drinks plenty. Water, diluted white grape juice is really gentle on the stomach. Clear broth based soups are also a good way to hydrate and replenish salts. There is a packed soup with alphabeth noodles available that is a big hit in my houshold even when not sick.... If she does not improve today or gets worse then you should see the doctor. edited by Lilli34 on 23/02/2012 Thanks lilli, she seems to have perked up, hasnt thrown up for a couple of hours and feasting on cheerios. Drinking water
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Latest post on 23 February 2012 - 10:23
Kids are funny littel things, sometimes they throw up get whatever is making them feel yucky out of their system and they are fine. Like you though I would be cautious. Maybe give her dry Cherrio's Yes, i've finally convinced her to eat her cheerios without milk. she's looking miserable :(
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Latest post on 23 February 2012 - 09:55
so sorry for your loss Alison. Prayers for you and your family. God Bless
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Latest post on 31 January 2012 - 08:53
Apparently you can get good ones at that minimart on SZR - Lifco I think it's called? Thats the one I was trying to think of!! Never been in there but I've heard they have lots of good stuff
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Latest post on 31 January 2012 - 08:51
No, just going for some respite care at my mother in laws place - not till next week though.
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Latest post on 31 January 2012 - 08:20
if you get desperate I have some in the freezer if you want them, will be around till early next week I think
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Latest post on 31 January 2012 - 08:19
Thank you so much Ginnee! I never would have thought of Wafi Gourmet. The fresh ones are much more tastier. Have a great time in Lebanon.:) Thanks luv! I used to help myself to the neighbours vine leaves in australia!! I'd be interested to know if your recipe is the same as the lebanese one
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Latest post on 31 January 2012 - 08:11
I'm looking for the fresh leaves to make dolma. Not the ones found in jars at the supermarket. Thanks;) The ones in the jars are horrible, arent' they!! I would try Wafi Gourmet at Wafi mall, they have a big variety of fresh ingredients used in lebanese cooking (the lebanese call it Warra Anab). but maybe call first??? There is a lebanese grocery store somewhere around too, called Lipco or something like that. the other ladies might know iit. good luck!! I'm off to lebanon soon hopefully, so will be sneaking some back in ;)
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Latest post on 30 January 2012 - 09:10
Thanks ladies, i really feel your love :). I'm on meds now, so just waiting to feel better - could take up to two weeks though
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Latest post on 29 January 2012 - 19:38
So sorry to hear this. I don't know anything about the construction business but i do know what you guys are going through as we;re going through it too. I've heard there is more going on in places like Abu Dhabi and Qatar than in Dubai. So focus on these areas perhaps. I really wish you all the best in finding a new job.
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Latest post on 29 January 2012 - 15:46
My aunt worked in nursery and told me that for some little ones, the drama begun the moment their parent stepped in the nursery to pick them up. These little angels, who behaved wonderful throughout the day, started suddenly to scream their lungs out and behave outta control the moment they saw their parent. She was puzzled and tried to explain this conundrum. Her thoughts were that LO "streches" himself mentally and emotionally to be good with a person which they do not have the "primary" relationship with. Once they are with the one that they are the most comfortable, they feel free to recover in form of heavy reactions. They are finally able to be themselves with the primary parent. I had it for some time with my LO as wel - he was the most difficult with me only. It's just a phase and will pass in no time! I tend to agree with this theory. I also think that daddy's, in general, are a novelty. Because they are not there all the time. When they are with the little one, they are a novelty to them, they save all their good behaviour for the novelty parent and all the tripe for the mummy!! It happens with every child I think!
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Latest post on 28 January 2012 - 12:40
I think it's mainly to do with a lack of education in this region. Those who are educated are just plain lazy, they can't be bothered saying 'no' for the ultimate good of their child, as that takes effort. I remember my father in law (lebanese) being appalled that i did not allow him to give my girls pepsi at the age of 6 mths old. like 'how could you deny your child something so sweet and yummy?' (this was implied as I dont speak arabic and he doesnt speak english!! and my mother in law thought if oh so cute to offer them her lebanese coffee as she was drinking it - never mind it's loaded with caffeine which is so bad for them not to mention they'd be hyper and unable to sleep!!
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Latest post on 28 January 2012 - 11:06
Dr. Callahan and Dr. Gordon bland, both at DLC at DFC. gordon bland is loooooooooooovely and down to earth, I also like the other lady Dr, cant think of her name. She's british. nicola deamer, just remembered her name!!
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Latest post on 28 January 2012 - 09:54
Thanks for that NIP
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Latest post on 28 January 2012 - 09:24
thanks, where is it exactly and what are the days/times?
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Latest post on 28 January 2012 - 09:20
Maybe she saw the same dr as the idiot I saw here in JBR, who suggested I use 'baygon' in my girls hair to remove the lice. needless to say I ignored her advice and used natural methods instead
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Latest post on 28 January 2012 - 09:18
I heard it's affordable. are men allowed? im thinking of sendign the girls with hubby as I'm just not up to it
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Latest post on 28 January 2012 - 07:49
Dr. Callahan and Dr. Gordon bland, both at DLC at DFC. gordon bland is loooooooooooovely and down to earth, I also like the other lady Dr, cant think of her name. She's british.
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Latest post on 27 January 2012 - 09:50
proud of you!!
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Latest post on 26 January 2012 - 17:44
Not being funny ginnee but it won't hurt your dh to get up early and get you the right meds - he can go back to bed after of he needs to You need them ASAP or you'll get far more sick. You can buy Zithromax over the counter can you try the pharmacy in the marina they deliver. Hope you feel better soon. Xxx hmmmmm you dont know my husband. Unfortunately waking him up is a big sin in this house! If I get the zithromax delievered though, will the pharmacy he got the zinnat from refund him the cash? it's 105 dirhams, which to us is alot of money at the moment, having no income :( I know I don't know your Husband but I know you and I know you're going thorugh a really awful time at the moment. Your chest infection can turn into pneumonia so quickly and you will end up so so much worse than you are now and he'll end up having to run the house and look after the girls and you and you might end up having to be admitted to hospital. so.... I was just saying that you really really need to get those meds asap and please don't wait. Wake him up - explain how serious the situation is and I bet you he'll surprise you and sort it all out for you knowing what other options he's facing! He can always catch up on his sleep. Please please look after yourself - put yourself first and make sure you make a quick and good recovery. sorry I can't pop over to help you. xxx Oh claire, you're such a sweetie. I called the dr this morning and asked about the zinnat and he said that ws perfectly fine to take, so there was no need to get to a pharmacy. hopefully with the meds in my system it wont be long before Im feeling better.
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Latest post on 26 January 2012 - 12:58
Ginne don't be so naive, simply change your Facebook passwords. well I dont think it has anything to do with passwords as when you type in facebook onthe bb, it automatically comes up opened. but I do log out now after each session. do you think i need to change the password? change the password - but why are you logging into your facebook on your husband's company phone ?? have i missed something ? lol Well he used it at home, on weekends, holidays, and I dont have one, [b'>so while we were out and he was blabbing away to his friends in Arabic, I was able to browse facebook etc and not feel so bored!![/b'> ;) Seriously? :( I dont really see the harm in it, it's not like it was being done in work hours while he's supposed to be doing 'business'. I know lots of people who have company phones who also use them for personal things. Its not like it was costing them more or anything. after the way they've treated him after this redundancy I really have no regrets!!! I wasn't referring to using the company phone - most people do that - its the fact that you 'went out' together and he just seemed to ignore you and not join you in the conversation, to the point that you need to use the phone to keep entertained......that's sad! edited by Pomegranate on 26/01/2012 noooooooooooo!! ;) it doesnt happen all that often, dont worry!! if we are with arab speaking friends, they all make the effort to converse in English but sometimes they go into arabic. I get bored easily and am not that talkative myself to make myself start conversations in english (i try to an extent, but im not a big talker and run out of words easily. I'm more a listener) dont worry, we do have nice outings and times together and mostly it's enjoyable for me, but also i cant blame him for wanting to converse in his mother tongue from time to time.;)
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Latest post on 26 January 2012 - 12:34
Ginne don't be so naive, simply change your Facebook passwords. well I dont think it has anything to do with passwords as when you type in facebook onthe bb, it automatically comes up opened. but I do log out now after each session. do you think i need to change the password? change the password - but why are you logging into your facebook on your husband's company phone ?? have i missed something ? lol Well he used it at home, on weekends, holidays, and I dont have one, [b'>so while we were out and he was blabbing away to his friends in Arabic, I was able to browse facebook etc and not feel so bored!![/b'> ;) Seriously? :( I dont really see the harm in it, it's not like it was being done in work hours while he's supposed to be doing 'business'. I know lots of people who have company phones who also use them for personal things. Its not like it was costing them more or anything. after the way they've treated him after this redundancy I really have no regrets!!!
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Latest post on 26 January 2012 - 11:59
Ginne don't be so naive, simply change your Facebook passwords. well I dont think it has anything to do with passwords as when you type in facebook onthe bb, it automatically comes up opened. but I do log out now after each session. do you think i need to change the password? change the password - but why are you logging into your facebook on your husband's company phone ?? have i missed something ? lol Well he used it at home, on weekends, holidays, and I dont have one, so while we were out and he was blabbing away to his friends in Arabic, I was able to browse facebook etc and not feel so bored!! ;)
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Latest post on 26 January 2012 - 11:53
Our whole family just recovered from it. It was the worst flu I have ever had and Im not exagerating! I was crying like a baby from the pain in my throat. I bought half a pharmacy of medicines and nothing worked. Only thing that worked was an old wives concoction that I gulped down. You take half a glass of apple cider vinegar. Add half a teaspoon of Cayenne Pepper and a full Teaspoon of Honey. Mix all together and throw down your throat! Works great. I went the the dr the other day and among other things he gave me disolvable voltaren, for my throat!! It actually works. it really relieves the pain.
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Latest post on 26 January 2012 - 11:48
Aww, bless, Ginnee - you really are having a "rough trot" as I believe the Australians say. Just to say I hope the antibiotics work and you start feeling better and your DH finds a job soon. Maybe it was this illness which was making you feel so bad, and not depression? Are you also trying to cope with two little girls, or is that someone else? Thanks simpleasabc, I've been clinically depressed all my life and been on meds for over 20 years. so it's not the illness. Yes I'm the one with the twin 3 year old girls. thank god they're in nursery and i dont think I'd cope being the the state I'm in. Hopefully things will look up soon. i made it to a dr the other day, thanks to a very dear friend, and am starting on meds, so hope to be feeling better very soon
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Latest post on 26 January 2012 - 09:14
Ginne don't be so naive, simply change your Facebook passwords. well I dont think it has anything to do with passwords as when you type in facebook onthe bb, it automatically comes up opened. but I do log out now after each session. do you think i need to change the password? Of course it has to do with your password! Change it! In any case, the company would have done a complete wipe of the Blackberry anyway. when you initially set up facebook on BB it asks you for the username and password, which it saves and automatically logs you into when its on. yes!! so does that mean it will still log in automatically? I've changed the password now, but i dont have the blackberry anymore, so will they still be able to access it? I managed to wipe the history log on the bb, so hoping that will have helped
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Latest post on 26 January 2012 - 09:06
Ginne don't be so naive, simply change your Facebook passwords. well I dont think it has anything to do with passwords as when you type in facebook onthe bb, it automatically comes up opened. but I do log out now after each session. do you think i need to change the password? Of course it has to do with your password! Change it! In any case, the company would have done a complete wipe of the Blackberry anyway. alright,, i'm convinced, will go do it now ;)
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Latest post on 26 January 2012 - 08:51
Ginne don't be so naive, simply change your Facebook passwords. well I dont think it has anything to do with passwords as when you type in facebook onthe bb, it automatically comes up opened. but I do log out now after each session. do you think i need to change the password?
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Latest post on 26 January 2012 - 08:19
Well I was thinking of being like Indiana Jones and going to Spinneys with no list! Daring hey? If I'm shopping without DH, I take my own sweet time without a list... pick-up, like it, throw in trolley, change mind, turn back, put back on shelves. Happy Thursday. Do whatever makes you happy today :) ah if only...I will have a snotty miserable 3 yr old in tow..as opposed to a snotty miserable 46 year old in tow edited by nobody-in-particular on 26/01/2012[/quote I know which I'd rather put up with ;)
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Latest post on 26 January 2012 - 08:18
Thanks lovelies :). I just spoke to my dr and he said it's fine to take the Zinnat. Thank god for that!! My hubby also puts up with alot from me - way too personal to go into, but we all have our faults and I have many!! He is funny about his sleep, but that's one of the few faults he has and I thank God he doesnt have destructive faults like heavy drinking or gambling etc. We just accept each others faults and get on with it. :) Thanks for your concern ladies, I will keep you informed about the job situation too. xxx
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Latest post on 26 January 2012 - 02:46
Not being funny ginnee but it won't hurt your dh to get up early and get you the right meds - he can go back to bed after of he needs to You need them ASAP or you'll get far more sick. You can buy Zithromax over the counter can you try the pharmacy in the marina they deliver. Hope you feel better soon. Xxx hmmmmm you dont know my husband. Unfortunately waking him up is a big sin in this house! If I get the zithromax delievered though, will the pharmacy he got the zinnat from refund him the cash? it's 105 dirhams, which to us is alot of money at the moment, having no income :(
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Latest post on 26 January 2012 - 02:30
Sorry to hear this bad news. I'm no expert in what to do, but I do know what you're going through as my husband was also made redundant. 1 months notice. they cut off his blackberry the following day (didn't even have a change to sign out of facebook, so now anyone can go on there i guess and if so inclined they can go through my facebook!) and cancelled his insurance (well, it's now emergency only - so unless we're dying of a heart attack or had a car accident we're not covered for anything - too bad, as the girls and I are all sick with bad colds and i have a broken toe which needs surgery) They were very underhanded and cruel. he suggested they let him resign instead (better on the cv) but they were having none of that - all about the ego I think. I hope your hubby gets more work soon. I know my hubby was due 1 month of gratuity, but they'll be taking in all as they had paid one semester of the girl's kindy, so will be taking out of that (most of it) to pay that back. Good luck with your future here, are you working? I'm not, so we're hoping hubby gets work soon :(
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Latest post on 26 January 2012 - 02:23
Sorry to hear that!! some people are just so selfish and insensitive!! I hope you're feeling better soon. big hugs
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Latest post on 25 January 2012 - 14:14
Thanks so much for all your replies. Im feeling much better today, took myself to dr's yesterday and have been convinced to give some tablets a try. Sorry i didn't respond to your lovely messages earlier. Good for you ashnaisbitt1986, the med could take up to 2 weeks to take effect, hang in there!! And don't be shy to go back and tell the dr if it's not working, sometimes these things need tweaking. You will feel better soon!!
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Latest post on 24 January 2012 - 10:00
thanks teeni and aroha, hope to see a dr today
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Latest post on 24 January 2012 - 08:54
I dont think I've been talking much at all actually as i've been quite depressed and when I get like that I dont talk. I don't have fever, I have a runny nose and thick greeen phlegm when I cough (sorry!). I'm kind of hoping it's bacterial so I can get anti-biotics!
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Latest post on 23 January 2012 - 15:10
Got it thank you so much you all. I wonder about this too., I doubt the restaurants would use a mouli, it's so time-consuming. I always make sure I drain the chick peas before I blast them with the hand mixer, then add whatever liquid i want back. I dont put olive oil in my, but I suspect the restsaurants put alot more tahini in theirs, which I dont like, too fattening! You can actually get HUGE ones - when i worked in a restaurant in London (many moons ago) we used a massive one for all our mash - it used to take the guys about 5 mins to put a 25kg pan load through. Actually much much faster than using a traditional masher and much smoother. edited by Fulla on 23/01/2012 hmmmmmmmm, maybe thats the trick then? willl have to investigate!
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Latest post on 23 January 2012 - 15:04
Got it thank you so much you all. I wonder about this too., I doubt the restaurants would use a mouli, it's so time-consuming. I always make sure I drain the chick peas before I blast them with the hand mixer, then add whatever liquid i want back. I dont put olive oil in my, but I suspect the restsaurants put alot more tahini in theirs, which I dont like, too fattening!