Presenting THE ROYAL BABY!
Announcing the birth, with a difference! It is almost criminal to not write about the royal baby! The nameless bundle of joy was born to Kate Middleton and Prince William as of 7.24pm UAE time on July 23rd 2013 […]
Culinary Experiments: Spicy Okra and Potatoes
I love Okra (aka Bhindi), and N doesn’t. This is where potatoes come in – to make the meal bearable for him. So, this is how it goes: Ingredients: Okra – 300 gms (washed, dried and cut in 1/2 inch […]
Shopping Spree: Tops and Lows!
I have been planing to go on a serious shopping spree since I landed in Dubai, but the God of Malls won’t let it happen. There was always something important to do or be at. And the spree kept looking […]
Iftar on a Budget
Dining in Dubai is expensive. Having said that, what can one, with a an itch for dining, do? For starters, look for pocket-friendly options. Here are some options I found on Gulf News – from under DH 100 to over […]
Child Celebrity, Talia Castellano, Gets Her Wings
I heard of Talia Castellano (also known as Talia Joy) a few months ago. Who is she, you ask? Talia Castellano, the miniature makeup maven with her own YouTube channel, clothing line and honorary CoverGirl ad, has lost her six-year […]
Chronicles of Relocation: Sting Ray, Sharks & More
I am not particularly fond of animals. I won’t purposely hurt them but I won’t go out of my way to care for one either. This is why I never went anywhere near the aquarium and under water zoo at […]
Chronicles of Relocation: The Lazy Life
I am about to confess something – something big and embarrassing, and almost unbelievable (to myself, at least). I love my life right now. Professionally, I am not doing much and I love it. I never thought I could feel […]
Chronicles of Relocation: Bad, Bad Skin!
My skin is at it’s lowest low nowadays. Since I moved to Dubai, it just hasn’t been itself. It’s flaky, peeling, dry and looks grey – permanently. Being without a female troupe (read mom and sisters), I feel as lost […]
Cooking Mishaps & Quick Fixes: Salt-less Rice
If you are new to cooking, like me, you are bound to make mistakes. My most infamous mistake would be to forget adding salt – always. Why do I always forget? My main source of recipes is mom, and she […]