I love to can. Yes...as in mason jars, pressure cookers, and hot water baths. Every weekend during the summer and fall, we venture to the local farmers market to gather nearly a bushel of fresh produce. The rest of the day is spent in the kitchen canning. Storing the items for the winter months. This... Continue Reading →
Holiday Time…Paddle Boarding and Santa
One of the biggest adjustments to living in Abu Dhabi has been that the leaves don't change; a visual reminder that the holidays are approaching. The temperature has dropped from the 110+F to a more comfortable low 90s, but it is mid November and all the vegetation is still green. For me, November is time... Continue Reading →
Anniversary Dinner
Last night Kevin and I celebrated eight years of marriage by enjoying a wonderful dinner at Stratos. It was perfect in every way. The service was attentive; the food was cooked to perfection; the views amazing, even though a sandstorm was moving in on the horizon. I enjoyed oysters on the half shell, rock lobster,... Continue Reading →
Driving in Abu Dhabi: Playing Chicken in the Rain
I'm American. I LOVE to drive and have driven since I was 15. I've driven across the US three times, by myself; I've driven in Atlanta, Dallas, LA, and numerous other major cities. But nothing prepared me for driving in Abu Dhabi....and NOTHING prepared me for during in Abu Dhabi in the RAIN! First, let's... Continue Reading →