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A Jazzy Culinary Affair

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Abu Dhabi is hitting all the right notes with the launch of JazzArabia the Middle East’s first jazz radio station at p&c by Sergi Arola, creating a unique ambience at the hotel as the new restaurant complements food and beverage offerings with distinct sounds that gets guests in the mood before their arrival with the sounds of the night and then following them home. Top radio talent broadcast live from a custom-built studio inside this Spanish tapas restaurant by acclaimed two-starred Michelin chef, Sergi Arola. Through broadcasting a blend of mainstream, Arabic and Latin jazz music, JazzArabia can be streamed … Continue reading A Jazzy Culinary Affair

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‘Les Quatre Heures’ at le Relais de l’Entrecôte

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So there’s one more place in town to satisfy my sweet tooth. I can’t wait to experience the French version of afternoon teatime ‘les quatre heures’ at le Relais de l’Entrecôte in Downtown Dubai. A phrase translating to ‘the four o’clock’, les quatre heures is a time to gather with family or friends, and relax with a cup of tea and a tasty treat or patisserie. Entrecôte embraces this custom, offering guests an impressive variety of delicious signature desserts to enjoy while sitting back on its lovely Parisian terrace. French favourites such as the Crème Brulée and Chocolate Profiteroles are … Continue reading ‘Les Quatre Heures’ at le Relais de l’Entrecôte

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Delightful Smoothies from Ocean Spray

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Im into Smoothies at the moment as they are little more nicer than straight juicing and better than having the normal fry up for breakfast. Ocean Spray sent me some great recipes that I am loving at the moment: Berry Smoothie Serves: 1 Ingredients 225ml (8 fl oz) Ocean Spray® Chilled Cranberry Original juice drink 12-15 raspberries, fresh or frozen 4 medium strawberries, hulls removed and cut into halves 1/2 cup crushed ice Method Put all ingredients, except garnish, into a blender. Blend for a few seconds on high speed or until ingredients are thoroughly combined. Pour into a large glass. … Continue reading Delightful Smoothies from Ocean Spray

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That perfect Rocca Salad

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With the Spring season around the corner, we bring you the perfect Rocca Salad recipe by the Six Senses Zighy Bay Executive chef, Richard Lee. ROCCA SALAD 60 gram Rocket leaves 20 gram red onion, thin slices 20 gram tomato 40 gram goat cheese, crumbled 5 gram sumac 10 ml olive oil 10 ml lemon juice 10 gram green olives, sliced Salt and pepper to taste Method: 1. Place all of the ingredients in a bowl, mix and serve Continue reading That perfect Rocca Salad

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Its time for Dim Sum

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Taking mandarin lessons is tough….the language is tough as it is but for some reason, most syllabus use food a lot in the lessons – I guess because everyone knows Chinese food so our dear teachers think it’s the easiest way to teach us the language. Tonight my lesson was on Shaomai (shāo mài) which  is a traditional Chinese dumpling served in dianxin/dim sum. The first time I had this was on a roadside stall in Malaysia on my way from KL to Penang. My companion spoke mainly Cantonese and was a huge fan of dim sum. All I knew … Continue reading Its time for Dim Sum

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Hidden health secrets from Kiwifruit

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One of the beauties of coming from an exotic island tropical paradise is that you grow up eating wholesome organic fruits in abundance….and what we don’t have in sunny Fiji Islands, we get from our neighbours Australia & New Zealand. Without doubt, one of the most healthiest fruits from NZ is kiwifruit and the best ones to get is from ZESPRI which is now on the supermarket shelves of the UAE….delightful! Since I am always on the lookout for the next best thing with health benefits, ZESPRI’s  “superfruit” status caught my eye. Citing the high levels of Vitamins C and … Continue reading Hidden health secrets from Kiwifruit