Tasneem Rajkotwala
Distracted, enthusiastic housewife and a mum of a toddler living as an expat in Dubai. I am a dreamer and love to pen what I see, think and feel. I will be rambling about my life and experiences in this magic land! I am living a life I've always imagined. Love my husband and son beyond words can describe. You cannot call me blunt but I hate hypocrites and keep them at a distance. I sing loudly and alot - in my bathroom ofcourse!
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Thoughts over chai
http://thoughtsoverchai.wordpress.com/
I blog about eveything I see, think and feel mainly of living my life as an expat in Dubai. Sharing some unforgettable experiences of mine which you may enjoy over a cup of tea.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 157 )
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Corn Salad/Chaat
Every time I churn out the glorious looking green chutney, I am reminded of the days when cafes weren’t even a thing. Don’t get me wrong, the day Barista opene... Read more
Posted on 22 April 2015 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Carrot and Oat Muffins
The skies have become clear and the days much warmer. Summer is here. I have reminisced the winter season and last few months in more words than I would have... Read more
Posted on 16 April 2015 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Certo, Radisson Blu : A Piece of Italy in Dubai Media City.
All things Italian fascinate me to no end – their style of fashion, cute way of pronouncing certain words and of course their choice of incredible food! Read more
Posted on 12 April 2015 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Winter in Dubai.
The photos in my phone and computer keep increasing day by day- from raw pictures to edited ones and the others that are duplicated in the watermark folders. Read more
Posted on 09 April 2015 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION -
DXBuzz, March 2015 Issue.
A quarter of 2015 went by in a jiffy. I know I use that term way too often, but could you believe how soon the first three months came and went? We were just... Read more
Posted on 01 April 2015 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Edible Easter Bunny Cars – Make with the Kids!
Spring break is over. It lasted only for four days; much shorter than I had ever wanted. I wish we had more days on hand because there is so much to do while... Read more
Posted on 01 April 2015 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Mutton Leg Soup for Flu Or the Winter.
Weather has been quite unpredictable in UAE in last few weeks. With sand storms blazing, hot winds flurring across the city, dust that makes your washing... Read more
Posted on 24 March 2015 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Contemporary Dining at Fukurou House
While the weather outside play a bit of an hide and seek, let me distract you with a review of a scrumptious meal that was also surprisingly very healthy I had... Read more
Posted on 23 March 2015 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Mini Cardamom Date Pies
I have spent a quarter of my life in India mellowing in different cities of the country – Hyderabad, Nagpur and Bombay. Inherently my taste buds unconsciously... Read more
Posted on 17 March 2015 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Romano’s Macaroni Grill’s Penne Rustica
For long, I had been thinking of featuring recipes from the restaurants I love dining at. With this, let me steal some limelight and gladly introduce a new... Read more
Posted on 12 March 2015 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Whole Wheat Banana Nutella Swirl Loaf Cake
Off lately the loaf cakes have had me hooked…..like a child to a Peter Pan series. And why wouldn’t I? Given that my obsession is increasing day by day and I... Read more
Posted on 08 March 2015 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Dahiwale Bhindi – Fried Okra in Curd Gravy.
Okra resonates with comfort food in many Indian homes – one vegetable people either love it or try to avoid at all costs. I remember mom packing Okra atleast... Read more
Posted on 26 February 2015 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION -
One Year Blog Anniversary!
A year back, I had no plans. I crashed on the sofa one afternoon after a day’s work while Little A cozily took a nap in the bedroom in his two year old cot and... Read more
Posted on 24 February 2015 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Wishing for a BBQ in Dubai? – AB’s Here!
One of the many foodie things that people in Dubai aspire for is an open barbecue setting – flamed char coals, hot grills, roasted meats, charred veggies and... Read more
Posted on 16 February 2015 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Dadijaan’s White Haleem
Did I ever tell you here that I spent first 5 years of my life in Nagpur (a city in Maharashtra, India) – rich in ethnicity and the hometown of my dad living... Read more
Posted on 09 February 2015 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Friday Morning Breakfast in Dubai, Like How Bombayites Do.
Now that we all know weekend breakfast hold a very special place in our hearts – lazying around in pajamas or taking a quick stroll to the parks/markets or (if... Read more
Posted on 01 February 2015 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Saffron and Egg Pudding
When most people are making resolutions for 2015 to up their intensity of staying fit and are trying their best to stick to it, this post may some what come as ... Read more
Posted on 26 January 2015 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Glass Painting With Homemade Paint – Toddler Play
It is back to being sunny yet pleasant in UAE after a bout of rain spell that lasted for a day. And what do we desert people do when it starts to rain? Read more
Posted on 22 January 2015 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Educational Trip To Organic Oasis Farm
The year started off with an all time high for us – taking road trips, trying new restaurants in the city, gorging on food, having get togethers and one of... Read more
Posted on 19 January 2015 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Eating Mexican at Rosa Mexicano, The Dubai Mall.
One of the many things that The Dubai Mall attempts to endeavor is to take extensive range of restaurants under it’s sleeve for it’s regular visitors, to make... Read more
Posted on 15 January 2015 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION