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Latest post on 07 August 2011 - 14:42
We're having dates/juices, samosas, chicken soup (leftovers), harees (leftovers) fried rice with chicken and veggies.
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Latest post on 06 August 2011 - 18:46
All week I didn't cook for my poor fasting OH. It was a blessing actually as I totally suck as a cook. Tonight I'm going to have to try and I don't know what to make that is easy and won't go wrong. why dont u cut the chicken in pieces marinade them for a while. get an oven bag and pop them in with the juices from the marination n all. this way u get nice moist perfectly cooked chicken that has a crispy outer :) and when u open the bag ull also have some gravy in there :) the veggies u can always season and pop in oven for just a few min or u can make a veggie casserole What's an oven bag and where can I get one?
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Latest post on 06 August 2011 - 18:06
Today's iftar: Dates, Jalab, Fattoush and french fries Main Dish : Rice and ribs Lebanese sweets .... and tanks of WATERRRRR :( I like your menu, yummy and simple :)
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Latest post on 06 August 2011 - 12:20
Today we're having dates/juices, samosas, chicken soup, harees, and for main dish I will probably make it at the last minute.
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Latest post on 04 August 2011 - 15:12
Yes they allow them, why wouldn't they? There are many doulas here, you can do a search. I think there was a thread recently with a list of doulas. They could be on vacation at the moment. I would like to add that there are many doulas that post here that come highly recommended. You have Joyce from www.doulasofdubai.com (EW-Delighted), Andrea from www.thedotingdoulas.com (EW-AndreaA), Nicola from www.dubaidolas.com, Sylvia from www.my-doula.com <em>edited by LuLee on 04/08/2011</em>
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Latest post on 04 August 2011 - 14:37
Aaargh I'm going through what you lovely ladies have made thus far and still not sure what to do with the whole chicken in the fridge. Maybe a roast? What are you all having today?
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Latest post on 04 August 2011 - 10:27
250g/9oz plain flour 2 tsp sugar ½ tsp salt ½ tsp baking powder 110-130ml/3½-4½fl oz milk 2 tbsp vegetable oil, plus extra for greasing For the dough, sift the flour, sugar, salt and baking powder into a bowl. In another bowl, mix together the milk and oil. Make a well in the centre of the flour mixture and pour in the liquid mixture. Slowly mix together the dough by working from the centre and incorporating the flour from the edges of the 'well', to make a smooth, soft dough. Knead well for 8-10 minutes, adding a little flour if the dough is too sticky. Place the dough into an oiled bowl, cover with a damp tea-towel and leave in a warm place for 10-15 minutes, i keep it near the stove while my food is still cooking :). Form the dough into five balls and u can leave to rest again till they grow but if ur impatient like me u can just roll them out. Preheat the grill to medium and place a heavy baking sheet on the upper shelf of the grill to heat. Roll the dough balls out quite thinly, any shape u like. Sprinkle over your chosen topping like nigella seegs, garlic, chilli, sessame and press into the surface of the dough. Place the naans onto the hot baking sheet and grill for just 2-3 minutes, or until lightly browned. Brush with butter and serve hot. hope ull also love it as i cant stop making them Will try this. Thanks :)
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Latest post on 03 August 2011 - 18:40
yesterday for us it w than as a main we had chick pea curry with garlic naan(I just learned how to make the naan so cant get enough of it ^_^ ) Yum garlic naan. Recipe please. I tried it once but it did not come out right. I put it in the oven. How do you cook it? Do you use a tawa?
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Latest post on 03 August 2011 - 16:24
[u'>My menu[/u'> Dates/Juices Samosas Lentil Soup Falafel sandwiches with yogurt/cucumber sauce I'm really amazed with some of the menus. Do you guys spend hours in the kitchen? Crazyleochic: The pakoras sound good. Which veggies do you use? Lulee, how do you make Falafel. I tried to make it once and it definitely didn't taste like falafel It was my first attempt today. I followed this recipe: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/seans-falafel-and-cucumber-sauce/detail.aspx but I would omit the baking powder because when I fried them bubbles foamed everywhere and the falafel broke down into small pieces. If you have time, I would get the dried garbanzo beans and soak them overnight in warm water.
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Latest post on 03 August 2011 - 12:40
[u'>My menu[/u'> Dates/Juices Samosas Lentil Soup Falafel sandwiches with yogurt/cucumber sauce I'm really amazed with some of the menus. Do you guys spend hours in the kitchen? Crazyleochic: The pakoras sound good. Which veggies do you use?
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Latest post on 02 August 2011 - 22:35
Our iftar was as follows: Lentil soup Lentil and bulgar wheat kibbeh Mini puff pastry pizzas Aubergines stuffed with minced meat cooked in a tomato sauce Fattoush Vermicelli rice Atayef filled with cream for dessert... but I didn't have any dessert. Feeling really full despite eating only a tiny bit of each. *like* The stuffed aubergines sound delicious.
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Latest post on 02 August 2011 - 17:00
What's on the menu today? [u'>Mine[/u'> Dates/Juices Samosas Zucchini/Carrot Fritters (made them for my son for lunch he didn't eat so we'll be having those too) Chicken Soup (leftovers) Khameer (basically a fried doughnut) dunked in Ful (mixture of fava beans and white beans in tomato sauce)
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Latest post on 01 August 2011 - 22:28
I love the fresh chicken samosas in the Union Coop in the bakery section. So delicious, but go early since they run out very quickly. They also have vegetarian samosas but haven't tried them. DR1958: We also had Vimto in our house :)
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Latest post on 01 August 2011 - 14:44
Wow some lovely dishes. I've taken out frozen shrimp to thaw (for the main meal). Still unsure what to do with it.
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Latest post on 01 August 2011 - 14:35
I think the one on Sama Dubai is without subtitles. I've only seen it with subtitles when they air it on Dubai One.
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Latest post on 31 July 2011 - 18:33
How about when reading children's books? Are they black and white or in color?
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Latest post on 30 July 2011 - 12:38
Does anyone know when the Eid specials start showing up on websites. We are thinking of going to Kenya and seems like Air Arabia are the only ones that fly there with the exception of Emirates (but will not fly with them if their ridiculous prices remain that way). Do you know other websites that offer good deals (we are only looking at flights), will be staying with the in-laws. TIA
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Latest post on 28 July 2011 - 17:08
You should park where the Magic Planet. So that it is the first doors going into the parking lot. Not the Central Gallery and not the Carrefour side. Btw the cinema is on the top floor :) <em>edited by LuLee on 28/07/2011</em>
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Latest post on 28 July 2011 - 16:25
LuLee - yes that's what I paid the other day, but I didn't have much build up - maybe it would be more if your teeth need more cleaning - DH paid AED 500 for a clean and a filling a few weeks ago... Ok that's good to know he hasn't raised his prices. I believe I went 2+ years ago and remember paying 250.
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Latest post on 28 July 2011 - 15:39
We should have a Dr Madhu fan club - lol - he is excellent I have to say - went for a clean a few days ago - great clean/ great price and probably the gentlest clean I've ever had! I agree I like Dr. Madhu. Nice guy. I haven't been there for a long time. Is the cleaning still 250aed?
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Latest post on 27 July 2011 - 11:53
I was there a couple of days ago (Times Square) For every 250aed you spend, you get 50aed back. <em>edited by LuLee on 27/07/2011</em>
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Latest post on 19 July 2011 - 11:02
Sorry out of topic but Chgo2AD where did you book your flights? Are you flying with Etihad? I'm thinking of flying after Eid.
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Latest post on 17 July 2011 - 16:05
I'm not having any luck at all. I'm trying to book Dubai to Detroit connecting at Toronto (round trip) and he told me around 33,000 aed :\: The website is having 'technical difficulties' and won't give me a quote. This is for 1 adult and 1 child for September :(
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Latest post on 16 July 2011 - 12:30
Yes go for a gas hob and electric oven. I love mine. I have 4 gas burners and 2 electric hot plates, really comes in handy when I run out of gas.
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Latest post on 14 July 2011 - 14:51
I just moved to DXB and may have brought some spare medela nipples with me- I can check and give them to you if you like. My LO has taken a liking to the Avent bottles and nipples. Oh that's so sweet of you. Bought some today so we'll be good for a while. Thank you :)
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Latest post on 13 July 2011 - 19:52
Yes hehe did notice Dubai (or Abu Dhabi) to Athens is 990aed. Wow what a great price. To Frankfurt and Dublin and Moscow was either 990 or 660 something like that. Nice deals, wish they had these specials all the time.
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Latest post on 13 July 2011 - 19:50
Yes I know dragonmart is so unorganized. Everything is all over the place. I do remember the furniture is at one end but nursery/stickers are all over the place.
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Latest post on 13 July 2011 - 15:14
Do you mean teats? Then you'll find the nuk teats fit the medela bottles. HTH :) So I bought the Nuk Classic and they don't fit :( There are so many to choose from. I'll try the others. Thanks Lemondrops will also try Pigeon.
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Latest post on 13 July 2011 - 13:31
hehe yes that's what I mean :) thank you meals
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Latest post on 13 July 2011 - 11:56
I've done this with my daughter travelling with her grandfather a month ago. I also wrote a letter and wanted to get it notarized but when I went to the traffic department in Barsha they did not accept it. So I told them the situation and the typist did it himself. The sponser of the child must be present with his/her passport, your mother and daughter's passport. I copied this from my thread: Went to Barsha Traffic Department instead and had the typist write the document. Paid 150aed. Wait an hour and half. I had to revise it 3 times because of the mistakes both in English and Arabic. (You probably have the option to have it in English only, but I think all documents must be in English and Arabic). Then back to the other room where I got a number, man in charge looked through the papers and signed it. Then took another number and paid 85aed to get it stamped. All in all took 3 hours for this little piece of paper. P.S. Get there early, they close at 1pm and reopen from 4-8. Edited to add, I did it this way just in case they asked my father who she was to him, but in the end no one asked. <em>edited by LuLee on 13/07/2011</em>
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Latest post on 13 July 2011 - 11:24
just posted this on another thread as well... but looks like there are many cake requests here :) friend of mine runs her own cake business... with very innovative themed cakes at competitive prices u can look them up on here... http://sugaholicdubai.blogspot.com/ do give them the reference of Christina from Making Memories (Me!) and they'll be sure to treat u extra special all the best... hope ur DD loves whichever cake u settle for No they are not a lot of requests. Anum Sheikh is bumping up old threads.
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Latest post on 12 July 2011 - 21:56
I stopped breastfeeding 6 months ago and everytime he pulls my shirt down he would get near it but just stick his tongue out. I agree with BFC in that they forget how to suckle.
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Latest post on 12 July 2011 - 14:20
I went yesterday to SZR, 220 dhs, and no they take your photo same as the driving licence and it took no more than 10 mins, quickest service I have ever been to in dubai!!! went in sat down, got the form, went and paid downstairs, went back up and the card was ready!! no more queues for me :-) did ask about the ID card and she looked at me as if I was stupid so presuming they havent worked that one out yet.. just need your passport and put some makeup on!! always look awful on those photos :-( I am sure thy do it on purpose! they show every blemish, line and black eye bag!...:( I did the same very easy, super fast. Just a hassel that the cashier is downstairs. I took one passport photo I had in my drawer with me and she used that. Didn't have to take a picture.
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Latest post on 11 July 2011 - 16:56
I have been a member at FF in Media City for the apst 2 years & pay almost AED500 per month so am wondering ho come they are now charging AED360. They say FF in Media City is the Platinum Club & hence the most expensive. I use it as its close to where I live. You are right. I just read my contract and it says "a member may not use a FF club having a status higher than the one they have taken." So I can not use a 'platinum' club unless I upgrade my membership and pay the approproate monthly fee.
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Latest post on 08 July 2011 - 16:10
If you are paying 360 dirhams/month are you restricted to using one particular club? or can you use all the clubs? I was able to use any fitness centre but preferred the one in Oasis Centre and all the classes were free and 3 personal trainers sessions.
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Latest post on 08 July 2011 - 14:29
I saw an ad on MCC fitness first where says membership cost as low as 12 AED per day, this means 360 AED per month, obviously there must be some fine printing. You could ask about this when you go. Yes that's what my monthly cost came out to be, although mine was a yearly membership + one month free.
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Latest post on 07 July 2011 - 14:08
If anyone wants mine (family entertainer) I'll sell it half price. We've hardly used it. Will be going away and coming back in Jan. edited to add email is leeleedxb at yahoo dot com <em>edited by LuLee on 07/07/2011</em>
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Latest post on 07 July 2011 - 13:20
Jamo-Good Baby is still there, somewhere near Burjuman Mall. Sorry I'm hopeless with directions.
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Latest post on 06 July 2011 - 11:28
I'm not sure if it's the one they add ginger to it? Maybe not, but that's how my mom makes it (we're not locals) but the coffee does have a similar taste. What about when they come have one of the relatives help you in the kitchen and teach you? I don't think it takes too long. I did that once when my husband's relatives came over and had one of them come into the kitchen to help me make tea lol. No need to panic, I hope your MIL likes it :)
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Latest post on 05 July 2011 - 15:21
I'm really sorry to hear that you were laid off. Its always a shock and always comes at the worst times. But I have to disagree with mpp_jl. As it is summer, a lot of people will be going on holiday and a lot of companies are hiring temps to cover their staff. Even reception work can pay up to 10,000 dhs a month and of course secretarial pays more. I suggest you get in touch with all the recruitment agencies in Dubai and say you are looking for temp roles and that you are flexible. You will be surprised at how many positions are available. Congratulations on your baby too! xx Sorry out of topic, I like your nickname that's what my DH calls me sometimes hehe.
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Latest post on 05 July 2011 - 15:04
I really didn't think I was OCD but I scored a 13.
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Latest post on 04 July 2011 - 21:53
I was also researching this and I read that it can be done every month if you like since it's a treatment. Like Sabrina said, it should last 2-4 months depending on your hair and how many times you wash it and of course if you are using a sodium chloride free shampoo/conditioner. Keila did you get the treatment done at the Emirates Beauty Lounge? How was the texture of your hair before and how is it now?
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Latest post on 02 July 2011 - 14:20
I also take my kids to Dr. Khan. I think he's great.
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Latest post on 01 July 2011 - 09:28
I would say Italy cause that's where we went for our honeymoon and 2nd would be Kenya :)
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Latest post on 30 June 2011 - 21:59
I've switched to sanita bambi as well. They don't leak and cheap. I've also heard the C4 brand is better but haven't tried it.
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Latest post on 29 June 2011 - 17:56
Awwww twins :) MashAllah alf alf mabrook again :)
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Latest post on 29 June 2011 - 09:42
Congratulations Farasha on the new addition to your family :) Hope you, baby and family are all doing well :)
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Latest post on 29 June 2011 - 09:40
This has put the fear of god into me. My third is due in 6 months, 14 months behind my second. My eldest is 5 and was out of a buggy etc by 2 so we've been independent for a long time and are now headed towards babyville central.... I have a 3 year old DD and 1 year DS and we can manage the grocery shopping pretty well. I put DS in the trolley and he loves watching DD pushing the baby trolley. Baby #3 arrives in a couple of months, now that's going to be a little tricky. I'll either leave it to the weekend so hubby can watch the kids or do it when he comes home from work. Or hire a maid :) I think it's pretty manageable. Gong on vacation will be a challenge, plus finding hotels that can allow us all to stay in 1 room.
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Latest post on 28 June 2011 - 13:38
Found out yesterday I'm having a girl :) This will be our 3rd child. I saw her in 3d crossing her legs :) It was so cute.
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Latest post on 27 June 2011 - 22:11
BOGOF stands for buy one get one free :)
 
 
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