Armani caffe Dubai is my favorite spot on Saturdays as i get to chose a different desert every time. The presentation and texture of pastries always pleases my taste buds ,you can’t go wrong with their desert menu.
This time i chose the pecan chocolate tart as it contains my favorite 2 ingredients , the nutty flavor and the deep chocolate taste makes that desert heavenly good.
I found the presentation of a simple espresso amazing at the Baccarat hotel as i happened to be there on vacation.
This nice crystal glass served with a mini desert made my day!
However the mignardises that i ordered as an afternoon desert were not up to my expectation as the chocolates where nice from the outside but had creamy filings that i did not find tasty i would have preferred plain dark chocolate bites along with macarons.
Kale was not part of our diet 10 years ago but it squeezed into our eating habits very quickly due to its health benefits.
A single cup of Kale has Vitamin A,K,C,B6,manganese,copper,potassium magnesium,vitamin B1,B2,B3 ,iron and phosphorus!It contains very little fat and it is considered among the most nutrient dense food. Its antioxidant fights cancer, it is also anti-inflammatory,antiviral and blood pressure lowering. It even has 4.5 more vitamin C than spinach.
If you run out of idea and craving hits you ,combine healthy ingredients you find around you. I found some persimmon and nuts and did this heart healthy desert/snack by combining persimmons, nuts and coco chips.
Persimmons are packed with health promoting nutrients such as vitamins,minerals,and antioxidants. Vitamins C ,B ,folate coupled with potassium, manganese will enhance metabolic enzymatic chemical reactions in your body.
Be creative,recipes prepared on the go turn out often to be the best!
I f you are planning to play it the French way, Sum of us is a place i recommend for plain croissants. They resemble the most the French version because it is hard to find a real croissant in Dubai as they all taste more like english muffins. Croissant is considered filling so plan to share it or to have a late lunch if you eat it alone. I don t recommend it as part of a healthy routine however an occasional treat won’t harm you. If you are on a low fat diet avoid it as it is high in saturated fats and calories.
Ingredients:
500 g Chicken
1 potato
1 carrot
½ zuchini
3/4 cup coconut milk
1 onion
curry powder
fresh ginger slices
white pepper
whole wheat rice
Slice the onion and ginger then heat it with 1-teaspoon canola oil
Cut the chicken to pieces and add it to the pan
Add sliced carrots and potatoes with ½ cup of water
Add the spices and let simmer
Add ¾ cup coconut milk at the end and let boil for 2 minutes.
Serve with boiled whole wheat rice and enjoy!
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