Well, I don't think all expats quite make it to the level of our friends in Muscat. They are la creme de la creme of generous entertaining. Whether it's Indian curry take-out, beautifully organized for 15 people, or home-made spinach/avocado salad with chicken risotto, they are expat-entertaining knock outs.
They camp equally well. On our weekend trip to the east coast beaches of Oman, they kepy pulling out the tasty food for everyone. Chicken salads, pre-cooked baked potatoes to warm in the fire, hummus, chopped veggies, cake, grenadine cocktails and champagne. It's a new kind of five-star camping.
I have taken notes and perhaps one day will attain the same level of gourmet camp-outs. Nevertheless, I have to say that sometimes I do enjoy just kicking back with a beer, grilled hot dogs and cookies and not worrying about the details.
Only they don't seem to worry about it....
Friday, April 17, 2009
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Rustaq's One Worthy Restaurant
To anybody passing through Rustaq (whether you live here or are visiting Oman) there is really only one good place to grab a bite to eat. There are the ubiquitous Pakistani restaurants where the one dish served is decent but not remarkable by any means. Also, if you are a woman, even in a herd of male friends, it's still a somewhat annoying experience.
So, if you're passing by, go to Turkish Star (an-najm at-turki). It's tasty, authentically staffed by Turkish men, and very relaxed. It, in fact, the one place in Rustaq where I feel 100% comfortable and not stared at. The attitude of the Turkish owner and staff (not to idealize Turkish men!) is refreshingly indifferent to how I am dressed or how I sit, or the fact that I am the only woman there.
They are friendly and serve some amazing freshly baked Turkish bread that is too hot to eat when they put it on the table!
So, if you're passing by, go to Turkish Star (an-najm at-turki). It's tasty, authentically staffed by Turkish men, and very relaxed. It, in fact, the one place in Rustaq where I feel 100% comfortable and not stared at. The attitude of the Turkish owner and staff (not to idealize Turkish men!) is refreshingly indifferent to how I am dressed or how I sit, or the fact that I am the only woman there.
They are friendly and serve some amazing freshly baked Turkish bread that is too hot to eat when they put it on the table!
Snack 2
Try an afternoon snack of plain yogurt, honey, wheat germ, and dried cranberries.
It's tasty and especially good for women's health!
It's tasty and especially good for women's health!
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Snack of the Day
The past two weeks have been crazy, and I haven't done much cooking, or eating of meals! I've just been grazing....a lot!
This had led to me developing some snacking habits that I'll share, and perhaps start sharing regularly.
Snack of the Day 1:
Super simple and tasty. I've started running lately and bananas have potassium, which you need to replenish after working-out. I love peanut butter, and it's got good protein too, so I just put the together. Slice a little river down your banana and fill it up with peanut butter.
Simple, satisfing, deliciously childish, and healthy!
This had led to me developing some snacking habits that I'll share, and perhaps start sharing regularly.
Snack of the Day 1:
Super simple and tasty. I've started running lately and bananas have potassium, which you need to replenish after working-out. I love peanut butter, and it's got good protein too, so I just put the together. Slice a little river down your banana and fill it up with peanut butter.
Simple, satisfing, deliciously childish, and healthy!
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