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Dubai is the most populous country in the United Arab Emirates and there are many places to explore. Here are my Dubai highlights. Hot Air Balloon over Dubai I have traveled to Dubai every year for business meetings and participated in a variety of activities, and for me the best Dubai highlight is the Hot …
Istanbul, formerly Constantinople, ancient Byzantium, is the largest city and principal seaport of Turkey. It was the capital of both the Byzantine and the Ottoman Empire. The Hagia Sophia or the Church of Divine Wisdom is probably Istanbul top site and a real architectural marvel. This splendid church was turned into a mosque and has now become a …
My favorite street food in Istanbul is the Kebab, especially the ground beef or lamb kebabs or Kofta. Read my Istanbul Street Food post and here’s a photo of the delicious kebabs enjoyed while in Turkey. To bring these spicy and delicious flavors home, here’s a Turkish inspired recipe of beef kofta kebabs. At home, …
Istanbul is one of the world’s largest cities with over 14 million population. It’s one of the most exciting places with state-of-the-art shopping malls and dining options. Istanbul’s Bosphorus Strait connects the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmara where Asia and Europe meet. It’s strategically located on the spices route, and the food history is …
My lovely niece Alix from Geneva has shared this delicious Speculoos Tiramisu recipe which is a hit with family and friends. It looks so fresh and appetizing, don’t you want to dip your spoon right into it? Is it safe to consume raw eggs? According to this article, for years both egg whites and yolks …
According to a 2019 Bankrate survey, 45% of the US workforce have a side hustle that occupies them for an average of 12 hours a week. With US unemployment rate hovering around 7%, many people are turning to side hustles to earn extra income to cover living expenses or as a cushion for an uncertain …
Dan Dan noodles is a spicy Sichuan noodles dish named after the traditional carrying pole “Dan Dan” that street vendors use to balance two baskets laden with food. They carry the pole over their shoulder and would stop when hailed by a customer, and would prepare and cook the noodles right in the street. Today, Dan …
I’m so happy that Persimmon season is finally here! They are my favorite Autumn fruit… What is a Persimmon? Persimmons are native to Japan, China, Korea, Burma and Nepal. Like the tomatoes, persimmons are not commonly considered to be berries, but morphologically the fruit is in fact a berry. Persimmons are not only delicious, but full …
I have invited my beautiful niece from Geneva to be a guest blogger and share her great recipe for Pains au Sucre, those mouthwatering buttery and sugary bread rolls. Recipe By Allana Buu Hoang I made these “Pains au sucre” for the first time during the first quarantine back in March and my mom and …
I’m so happy to share with you the recipe for a really delicious Asian dessert that’s a breeze to prepare. After testing several recipes, I find that this one is the simplest and practically fool-proof. The key ingredients The key ingredient is Cassava, which is a common staple, a type of tuber / root that …
