I am not a big fan of Activia flavored yogurt in general, but i have seen that they have a Mango flavor in Q8 in some website. As far as i am concerned i haven’t seen any in any nearby Co-Op so i took off to TSC Salmiya to check if they stock it… and [...]

Here is one thing you would happily and gladly find in London… if you are into knitting, or like me just started knitting, you should head to John Lewis and go wild in their knitting supplies section! A lovely gift for a Knitting person -or a mother,aunt, or grandmother- is the Rowan Knitting Kit show [...]

Right on the corner of Leicester Square, London, there stands a lovely red sign with a group of people queuing to go inside and be seated… That place is one of my favorite  spots to relax in the UK… it’s Häagen-Dazs I remember being a little child in London, and my parents allowing only me to tag along with them [...]

If you love shopping, you will love Bicester Village! It’s a chic and cosy shopping area with Discount Outlets for many many Designer Brands: Matthew Williamson, Gucci, Temperly London, DVF, Juicy Couture, Ralph Lauren, Luella, Burberry, Anya Hindmarch, Mulberry, Vivienne Westwood, Ted Baker, Bally, Valentino, D&G, Dior, Salvatore Ferrigamo, YSL, Fendi, Versace and many many more… It’s a great place to [...]

Carluccio’s is one of my favorite places to dine in the UK! If you are a fan of Fatafeet or BBC Food, you would recognize Carluccio’s Chef: Antonio Carluccio from the cooking shows! I could eat every day in Carluccio and never get bored… i always start with their Bread Basket that contains the amazing [...]

This post is for the wonderful FourMe who has just discovered her hidden baking talent :* I wanted a yummy chocolate cake. I felt like a yummy chocolate cake. I wanted to smell the cake baking in my kitchen… so i have decided that there is no shame in buying a ready made cake mix [...]

Shayouma & MiYaFuShi asked me for a recipe that was easy, fast, and low in fat. I was thinking what to have for lunch when this recipe jumped into my head and i knew it would make a good post that serves that purpose. This is a very light yet very fulfilling summery Pasta salad [...]

This post is a dedication to Z who simply adores Ben’s Cookies One thing we must MUST stock on while visiting London is Ben’s cookies! If you are a fan of chunky almost cake-ish cookie then this is the brand for you… my husband cannot resist them and he insists on buying -and immediately devouring his and my- cookies [...]

I know no one is a stranger to Pizza Hut… but i do have a point to state here. Of all the Pizza Huts i have tried in the world… including the UK ones… including the very same branch in Liecster Square… there is not one Pizza Hut that serves a slice of pizza as [...]

Villa Fayrouz ’3ani 3n il ta3reef 6b3an… i am a big fan of their food… not a fan of their Shaab location though… when i heard that their Avenues branch was open i called them up and made a reservation for lunch on Saturday! We tried to find a way to Villa Fayrouz from the [...]

If you are a fan of Shelock Holmes, you will for sure know that he lived in 221b Baker Street, London. One day i wondered if the address does exist so i set about walking and checking the house numbers.. to my surprise, not only does 221b exists, but it had a sign stating that [...]

As i stumbled back home on Thursday night, half asleep after a long and very exhausting hard week, i flip open my living room lights and suddenly i stop in my tracks! there, sitting on my dining table, is a big gorgeous purple basket filled with goodies and complemented with a yummy bouquet of roses… ! I [...]

18 years ago, i was walking with my mother down Baker Street, London, when she announced that i had a new baby girl cousin! You can imagine my surprise when i made the math and realized that my  baby cousin is all grown up… she is now an 18 Years old Adult @_@ I attended her [...]

With a history of 300 years and a royal warrant under it’s belt… walking to the Twinnings store is sheer joy to tea & history lovers! This store is the first known Tea Room in the world, located on 216 Strand Street, London and is still operating since it’s opening by Thomas Twinings in 1707. [...]

Not every day is shopping day in London! Often on a lovely day or if the weather permits we like to take a stroll by the River Thames… The chill, the people watching, the history, the hubub, the landmarks, the excitement, and the street artists/performers/beggers gives my favorite London walk priority above all other activites… [...]

Calling out to Twilight fans! Do you remember my previous post regarding Crumbs Harry Potter Competition Prize? The Harry Potter Cake?! The amazing chocolate cake? Check it out here Crumbs has recently launched a competition for the new Eclipse movie arriving in Kuwait theaters on 8th July 2010. Those wishing to enter need to go [...]

1- If you don’t have to go out during the day… then DON’T. Period. Start  the outings an hour after the Sun has set. 2- If however, u have work/school/college to attend to… first invest in a good quality window film for your car. It is invisible, a bit expensive, but it protects your car [...]

I woke up this Sunday morning feeling hungry… and for a moment i wished from all my heart i could just put on my jacket and step out into the nearest Giraffe branch i could find… Why haven’t anyone brought it over as franchise is beyond me. The place is AMAZING! It is modern yet [...]

When you walk through Paddington Station… a flaky wholesome aroma hits your nostrils and beckons you over… you follow the smell and you find the source… they are the Pasties from West Cornwall Pasty Co. Quite a mouthful for a restaurant name… so i will abbreviate it with the word Pasty! Pasties are basically hot dough, more puff pastry like than [...]

Yes you read that right… Shampoo el7e9en!!!!! I was out with my sister the other day running some errands, on her list was ‘Buy Shampoo El7e9en’ from TSC… i was like shino Shampoo el7e9en b3d? According to my sisters and my aunt and my aunts best friend… Shampoo El7e9en is an AMAZING shampoo for all [...]

You want a candy cake… but you don’t want to walk all the way to Covent Garden? Head to Kingsly Court instead… Kingsly court is accessible via Carnaby Street… it doesn’t look very promising from the outisde… but once you step inside you will find your self in the cutest shopping area ever! It’s all [...]

Tucked away in the heart of Covent Garden there is a staircase… taking the steps down to the lower level you will find your self in an open basement area dotted with coffee shops and restaurants… Scattered every where are outdoorsy tables and in the corner there is always someone playing something… be it the [...]

One of the greatest cartoons ever! I still watch it because it’s  my favourite! The way Kabamaro is always hungry and eats chow mein like mad is amazing… the lunch boxes… the karate… his relentless search for his childhood friend Hayatt – i always cry when i remember how he runs after him and Hayatt doesn’t want [...]

After a long day spent shopping in London, there is nothing better than a hearty English Afternoon Tea for a quick energy boost! and my favorite Afternoon Tea is the one served at Harvey Nichs 5th floor café. Their Afternoon Tea is served from 3 – 6 P.M.  We choose the Fifth Floor afternoon tea stand [...]

Don’t run away at the mention of the word museum… for this is no ordinary one! It’s not old and stuffy and boring at all! I <3 all kinds of Museums  and i usually go alone because no one i know would swap a day of shopping for a day of culture… But if you [...]

While i am on the subject of  Café Rouge in London… let me tell you about my 2nd favorite dessert on their menu: Trio de Crème Brûlée. If you love Crème Brûlée you will be ecstatic with this… the menu describes it as “The dessert for the ultimate crème brûlée fan! A selection of three different crème [...]

If you frequent the UK often… you would recognize Café Rouge. There is one branch of Café Rouge in particular that is a favorite of mine… I remember the day i took those pictures… cold chilling breeze blowing from every direction… the sun playing hide and seek with the clouds… sporadically sending some warmth in our direction… [...]

If you are a makeup fan or not that experienced in applying make up… you will love this little box of goodies… I am not a makeup person. I know zilch about applying make up and i hate having anything on my face… so my worst nightmare is when i am invited to a gathering/wedding/party [...]

If you pass by Pret this summer… you will notice a new addition on their hot wrap sections “The Italian Pizza Hot Wrap”talian Cheese, Mozzarella, Chilli Tomato Sauce, Olives, Roasted Tomatoes, Oregano, Red Pepper & Seasoning in a Pret Tortilla Wrap” I already am in love with their spicy falafel wrap. I had the pleasure [...]

Yes, you read that right… there is another book in the Shopaholic Series… this time it’s called the Mini Shopaholic! Laish ma7ad gallena?! The book, available for pre-order at Amazon (click here) will be released on 2 September 2010! What a great read for the Eid Holiday!!! Here is the Synopsis: “ “Becky Brandon (nee Bloomwood) [...]