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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My Top Six Picks To Eat Seafood in a Budget – In Dubai & Sharjah.
Husband and I love eating out as much as we relish a good home-cooked comfort meal and on several weekends we are craving for nothing but a satisfactory... Read more
Posted on 11 January 2015 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Pesto Cheddar Savory Muffins
It isn’t water but it is tea that I need to put in my stomach first thing in the morning.More like recharging me to take all that the day has to offer, I... Read more
Posted on 30 December 2014 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION -
DIY Christmas Card
After my last post, I am back to being in the oh-so captivating Christmas mood.We are having a major sleep makeover at home. Little A has to leave home as... Read more
Posted on 23 December 2014 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Orange Saffron Loaf Cake
With all the festive season around us, it can get very likely to only see or read about things revolving around Christmas at this time of the year, food... Read more
Posted on 21 December 2014 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Meet Santa At Wafi
Yesterday we were at the Wafi Mall, not in our dreams expecting the spectacular Christmas tree or an experience that would keep us admiring for days or months. Read more
Posted on 14 December 2014 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Edible Wreath With Kids This Christmas – Cooking and Decorating.
Ten days of December are already gone and in only two weeks we’d be celebrating Christmas with great verve over a feast, by close family and friends by our side. Read more
Posted on 10 December 2014 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION -
DIY Snowman – Winter Craft For Toddlers
We love winters. Well who doesn’t? And specially if it arrives in a country that is famous for it’s sand dunes, blistering summer months and last only for 4-5... Read more
Posted on 04 December 2014 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Bohra Style Lagan Seekh – One Pot Minced Meat Delight
Oh, it feels like forever since I had posted a recipe on this blog. The last one was of Spicy Potatoes and if you read through that post, you’d also get an... Read more
Posted on 01 December 2014 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Cafe Blanc, Dubai Mall – Restaurant Review
Always passing through the Lower Ground Floor of The Dubai Mall with shopping bags in hands accompanied by growling appetites, experiencing dining spectacle at... Read more
Posted on 23 November 2014 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION -
My Recent Bombay Trip and Nutella Brownie Baking With Mom – Engraving Memories.
If you have been following me on Instagram, you’d know I quickly had a visit to Bombay (or Mumbai) and returned last week. Having been grown up in the city of... Read more
Posted on 19 November 2014 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION -
“All You Can Eat Tapas” at El Sur.
Friday lunch is an important one and the most enjoyable. More so when the weather now is at it’s best in the Middle East and all that you may want to do is... Read more
Posted on 11 November 2014 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Islamic New Year and Diwali 2014 – A Delightful Union
This year Diwali and Islamic New Year coincided beautifully!We being a Dawoodi Bohras, follow a Hijri Lunar calendar to date events in a year and have fixed... Read more
Posted on 27 October 2014 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Custard Cups with Blueberry and Caramalised Rosewater Nectarine Compote
Custard or flan is very regular in my home as is pastry pies at any given time. When I first set on to make my own pavlova, I couldn’t get egg whites to beat... Read more
Posted on 21 October 2014 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Visit to Emirates Park Zoo, Abu Dhabi
Eid after Eid and year after year, we anticipate for weeks with bated breath for holidays and long weekends. Since we fall in the category of private sector,... Read more
Posted on 18 October 2014 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Oven Roasted Potatoes and Eggplant – Indian Style.
A few weeks back, all three of us in the house were caught up by the weather changes and were totally sick – coughing, sneezing and barely having a voice to... Read more
Posted on 15 October 2014 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Meeting the Celebrity Chef -Sanjeev Kapoor.
Since the time I started blogging (February this year), I was sure to have some AHA! moments in the whole of blogging course but never knew this would come in... Read more
Posted on 13 October 2014 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Cardamom Spiced French Toast With Strawberry Cream Cheese Filling.
Ever since I had French Toast at a breakfast table on our honeymoon in Malaysia, there has been no looking back. I am really not a breakfast person and have... Read more
Posted on 12 October 2014 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Teaching Children About Food & Spinach Corn Penne Bake Recipe
Every time I am having guests over at home, more than anything else I am always thinking of “dishes” that will be suitable for children which they will... Read more
Posted on 24 September 2014 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION -
September Baking Challenge – Turkish Bread, Simit.
Another month and another challenge up on the sleeves of a small Facebook community of avid bakers who love to virtually bake together and share some love. Read more
Posted on 22 September 2014 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Rosewater and Cinnamon Infused Apple Blueberry Galette
You know you are in one big pandemonium when you are following foodies on social media from all across the globe. That gives me immense pleasure too when I am... Read more
Posted on 15 September 2014 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION