Yesterday Afternoon my mother had some fresh coals burning on the portable dowwa to make some chai fa7am… So a thought had struck me… why don’t i try to make Qer9 Moqla?!  Of course all i needed was a moqla (pan)… some butter… and the qer9 moqla mix! So i got the ingredients out to [...]

I woke up this morning with the strangest craving ever… I was craving Koshary! Not only plain old koshary… no no no it won’t do… i was craving koshary topped with chickpeas… something we do not have in Q8… this strange craving comes from reading Ansam’s Post about Koshary Abu Tareq!!! What was i supposed [...]

I was walking towards Shamiya Co-Op when i saw the KDD ad for a new ice cream flavor “Strawberry Cheesecake”! I go the to freezer section looking for the new flavor to try but it wasn’t there so i am guessing it’s available in their factory shops… Have you tried the new strawberry cheesecake flavour [...]

Filed under: Life, News, Q8, Things I like, Things I Miss, Things i’m waiting for!, Weather, Winter in Q8

I have tried Red Mango Frozen Yogurt before in Dubai Mall. I heard that they opened up their first branch in GUST and they are opening soon elsewhere… I saw their branch in Al-Kout Mall this weekend and it looks nearly done! Red Mango is very similar to Pinkberry taste wise but personally i do [...]

I was invited to this talent celebration in 360 mall which to be frank i am looking forward to attending and i am sharing with you the invitation as well… spread the word if you please. You are coordinately invited to Zawaya Ashaghaf’s celebratory event held at 360 Exhibition hall on the 14th, 15th and [...]

DO YOU KNOW HOW TO SOLVE THE BLOODY CUBE!?! TELL ME HOW NOW! URGH E7em ok… let me backtrack a little… When i saw the movie “Pursuit of Happiness” i wanted to test my genius power of mind and went out and bought my self a Rubiks Cube.  A homeless uneducated guy could do it out [...]

I was in 360 parking recently when i noticed that the Handicapped Parking Signs have been changed. I think they have had enough. The only way to stop people parking in Handicapped spaces is to fine them apparently. Not that it mattered much for a group of 3 cars already parked there but still. I [...]

I was walking in the Avenues a few nights ago when i spotted this. Apparently Bath & Body Works are openning up in the Avenues soon across from Carrefour. I wish they would bring Victoria’s Secrets  next *fingers crossed* Filed under: Coming Soon, Q8, Shopping, Things i’m waiting for!

Guess what? I sent to of my recipes to the VIVA Recipe Competition. My Cookie Dough Cupcake Recipe and my Orecchiette Pasta with Porcini Mushrooms & Crème Fraîche Sauce Recipe! For me to win i need to have a lot of likes from my readers. If you have a facebook account or know someone who has [...]

Taw9eel have a very fun marketing scheme on Twitter… they announce they are giving away chocolates/ice creams for free and all you have to do is let them know you are interested! A while ago they sent out a huge box of ice creams, making Tweeps and Bloggers across Q8 very happy… Yesterday they announced [...]

With less than a week to my Big 3 Oh… I headed for my photo albums to see how i had celebrated my Birthday and what did i have for a cake on each and every one! My favourite so far is My first Birthday Cake shown above! It’s the most creative one… Date: July [...]

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 [...]

I have been looking for this song on the internet ever since Youtube was invented! I searched and searched and searched and FINALLY yesterday i found it on the website www.niceq8i.tv At LAST! This song is so old, most of you weren’t born when it was sung! 1986 chinna? I remember me and my cousins [...]

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) [...]

I was at 360 mall when i saw that Ted Baker would be opening soon… The store looks HUGE! It is going to be right next to M&S. If you are a fan of Ted Baker, your fix will soon be available in Kuwait Are there any UK High Street stores left to bring?! How [...]

I am composing a list of things you should bring back home with you when you visit London this year! Last week while i was in London, I walked into a Starbucks on a sunny breezy day, i was just about to place my order when i noticed this stand… Intrigued, i got closer… Yes! That [...]

I spotted Villa Fairuz’s Sign on the new mysterious addition to the Avenues… right next to P.F. Changs entrance… apparently it is going to be opening soon I <3 villa Fairuz… i cannot wait for it to open! I also hope the non-sheesha seating area is not placed in a dingy corner at the back [...]

Innocent… smoothie… found in Q8… Danderma is speechless… screamed a bit when she saw it… First Hotel Chocolat… now Innocent Smoothies! Loving 2010! Keep the good British stuff coming <3 Filed under: Cravings, Food, News, Q8, Recomendations, Things I like, Things I Miss, Things i’m waiting for! Tagged: Innocent Smoothie

*Warning* Have Some Chocolate Besides you B4 u C the Pix, Or else… My adoring relationship with Hotel Chocolat goes back a long time… i discovered it 2005 in the UK and had immediately fallen in Love <3… Giant slabs of swirly chocolate to nibble on, chocolate dippers that i would dunk into my hot cup of [...]

Since i am a pinkberry *groupie*… i got by email that Pinkberry USA have introduced Mini Pinkberry and One Handed Pinkberry Cone… they also have a new Mango flavor… which is perfect for this time of year… Where are we having those here :`( The mini would be perfect for snack times sra7a and would take less [...]

OMG! I am speechless! Apparently the new book is about this new vampire, Bree Tanner, created by Victoria to kill Bella! Source: http://www.stepheniemeyer.com/ Guess where i took the book picture from?! http://www.breetanner.com/ I hope this one is good… as good as the other books… I CANNOT wait… laish wait till July 3ad!! Filed under: Things [...]

Fi Amreka wa Oroba wal dowal il mota7athera… there is an invention called a Self Service Kiosk for all your picture printing needs. Simply take your pictures in a flash or a cd, or even via your phone by bluetooth, and voila! 5 minutes later you can have an array of merchandise with your pictures [...]

My Alphonso… My time Capsule… My fast track lane to my 80′s childhood… is BACK! Last year i ate one only. This year insha2 Allah i might go on a one month Alfonso Mango diet: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner! Might spend sometime on my MSX Emulators while i am at How do you eat yours? [...]

The movie will be out June 30th! Can’t Wait!!!! Filed under: Movies, Things i’m waiting for!

I got a comment inviting me to an event under the title “Spread the Passion” held by Candlelight Spa… it looks interesting and i am definitely going…  i thought i would share with all of you…
“The theme for the event is Beauty & Wellness, with a range of companies participating to present their products and services, and [...]

Another great discovery by my roaming baby sister!!! In a little sandy place that we used as a short cut to go between two of my Auntie’s houses in Jabriya… in Block 12… there resides the new Sultan Center of Jabriya… and it will be opened soon!
Now excuse me  while i scream in ecstasy…. AUUUUUUGH
How to [...]

My sister just BBM’d me this picture of the Early Bird Jabriya Branch! The lights are on and someone who seems to be the owner Bianca is tiding up inside! I think they are going to be open this weekend but give them a call to be sure!
Early Bird Jabriya is located in the street on the [...]

Yesterday we were in 360 mall when i saw Disigual Store!!! It looks it going to be open very very soon! I love their funky garments!!! Can’t wait for it to open! I wonder if they accept the UK’s digisual loyality card?
Filed under: News, Q8, Shopping, Things I like, Things i’m waiting for! Tagged: Disigual [...]

If you are familiar with the addictive Game “Burger Shop”… you will be ecstatic to hear that Burger Shop 2 is now available!!!! I spent endless summer days glued to my laptop screen playing Burger Shop and shooing away anyone who dared interrupt me… i finished it over and over again… and guess what? Burger Shop 2 is even BETTER! It [...]