The Monument to the Great Fire of London, or as it’s usually abbreviated as The Monument, is a tall stone column erected in place of the bakery where the great fire of London was started in 1666 that destroyed half of London back then. If you are a history fan and usually entranced by old [...]

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 [...]

If you are a fan of Cadbury you must try those new flavors… there are actually 3 of them but i didn’t see the third one: Berry Fruit & Vanilla Shortcake Flavour, Toffee Apple flavour,  and Roast Hazelnut & Honey Roast Cashews Flavour which is not pictured. I am not if you will like them [...]

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 [...]

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… [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

This lip sugar scrub by Lush is AMAZING! It smells -and tastes- like bubble gum.. It’s  made of all natural material so you can actually eat it when you are overwhelmed with the taste… It’s pink… it’s gorgeous and will leave you with gorgeous pink lips! I highly recommend it! Like what’s above? Join My [...]

I remember a few days ago, sitting outdoors, the sun is shining and the air is blowing sweetly on us to make us feel welcome. I had my beloved cheesecake in front of me, before i dug in i said i will take a picture to remember this moment… and now i am remembering it [...]

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 [...]

Do you love Mexican Food? Then you will love absolutely LOVE Wahaca! One of the sad things about the Q8y culinary scene is the lack of a good wholesome Mexcian restaurant. If you are a fan of Mexican food, i highly recommend you try this restaurant the next time you are in London! Seeing that [...]

Every time i open the TV in London i find some ad about a new range of mini dessert pots… the ad is so lovely and summery with bubbles and lots of happy faces, it made me go and check out the new summer mini dessert cups @ M&S To my surprise all the mini [...]

It’s been a while since i have cooked something in my kitchen. Aside from the odd slice of toast here or there. On Saturday i decided that i wanted to cook something wholesome for lunch especially now i have  *new ingredients* that i wanted to try out… This recipe is so simple, it took me [...]

This time when i was in London i found out that Pret A Manager had introduced 3 new flavors of pre packaged skinny popcorn and i decided to try the Chocolate one since i am already in love with the salty one. I am the kind of person who likes her pop corn to be [...]

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 [...]

If there is one thing from Dubai that must be brought to Kuwait, that would be mOre cafe! The place is AMAZING! Modern, quirky, wholesome good food, spacious, buzzing, generous portions, super fast and friendly staff, amazing service, foreign crowd who keep to themselves and DO NOT stare or over dress, and so reasonably priced it’s almost too [...]

After reading Ansam’s Lime Tree Cafe Breakfast post, i was a bit nostalgic so i decided to fetch my own lime tree breakfast pictures and share them in a post… if you have not been there already, you MUST! They have the BEST carrot cake… i mean it. We have never tasted anything like it [...]

Since the start of my teeth problems i have not been eating much… mushy food mostly. I was cleaning out my blackberry pictures when i found some shots from one of my favorite restaurants in the UK: Zizzi! Since i miss London and i am very hungry i thought i would share it with you here… Whenever [...]