Neal’s Yard Remedies: Orange Flower Nourishing Night Cream Review

Neal’s Yard Remedies, the multiple award-winning British skincare brand, has always stayed true to their holistic stance for beauty. The brand was created in London’s Covent Gardens, and base their luxury organic beauty range on age-old apothecary practices.

I love the fact that all their products comprise mainly of organic, naturally derived ingredients. Being free of chemical nasties including paraben, Neal’s Yard Remedies products, in their signature deep-blue glass packaging, take up most of my bathroom shelf-space and I really cannot get enough of this brand!

I have normal to dry skin, and given the cooler months are fast approaching, I headed to Neal’s Yard Remedies looking for some extra hydration for parched winter skin. The lovely lady at the counter suggested I tried the Neal’s Yard Remedies Orange Flower Nourishing Night Cream.

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The Meat Co: Pink Truffle Making Class

My favorite South African diner, The Meat Co, held a ‘Pink Truffle Making Class‘ last night at their Souk Al Bahar branch.

Hosted by the very lovely Chef Melanie Smith who holds the designation of Global Pastry Chef for the Food Fund International group of restaurants, the event was predominated by click-happy chocaholic bloggers who couldn’t wait to get their hands dirty and morph into truffle-making geniuses!

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Sun&: Mediterranean Lounge on The Palm, Jumeirah

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Sun& is the newest addition to the foodie scene on The Palm, Jumeirah. A creation of UAE’s construction giant Nakheel, the restaurant opened its doors in June this year, and acquired its liquor license in August. Offering a range of tapas-style treats, and very reasonable deals at the bar, Sun& is the ideal place to socialize with friends whilst enjoying breathtaking views of the sunset.

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Kulcha King: Authentic Amritsari Cuisine right here in the UAE

What is a Kulcha? A kulcha is a popular flat-bread made of wheat flour. It is baked in a traditional tandoor (an Indian clay oven), basted with butter and often served with chole (a chickpea curry) and a generous dollop of salted butter as garnish.

Amritsar, a city in the Northern state of Punjab (India) is well-known for their kulchas. An endless variety of kulchas have emerged from this region ranging by various stuffings. At Kulcha King restaurant itself, you have a choice between 9 different kulcha stuffings including vegetarian and non-veg options.

Kulcha King entered the UAE market just over 2 years ago, and has seen an impressive growth. The restaurant currently has 10 restaurants across Dubai (and one in Sharjah), and their latest branch is located on the ground floor of Flora Hotel (Barsha, Dubai right next to Mall of the Emirates).

We were invited to dinner at Kulcha King’s Flora Hotel branch last Thursday, and let me tell you their menu expands well beyond kulchas alone!

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A Glimpse into the World of Wine with Abi Mitton (Marketing Manager, The Winery of Good Hope)

I met the very lovely Abi Mitton, Marketing Manager of South Africa’s prestigious wine-making brand, Abi renderedThe Winery of Good Hope at the wine-tasting event at The Meat Co. My brief chitchat with her a few months ago gave me a deeper insight into the world of wines. Did you know you actually get degrees specializing as a wine connoisseur? And how about eco-friendly wine-making, and the pairing of different wines with different meals?

Abi is a walking-talking encyclopedia on wines, and here she shares  insider information on the wine-making industry.

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Love Lettuce: Lush’s Green Monster Mask!

Who doesn’t like a freebie? And a freebie with a conscience is all the more special. Lush, one of my all-time favorite skincare brands, gives back to the environment (and its major fans!) by offering a free face mask every time 5 clean, empty Lush pots are returned.

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As a major Lushie, I have a whole stack of their pots and boy are they taking up precious bathroom shelf space! I finally did a ‘pot clearing’, and got rewarded with a choice of any Lush face mask I wanted to try.

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MedColl: Yet another Collagen supplement? A Chitchat with Founder Roz Martin

Have you heard of MedColl? It’s the latest buzz on the beauty supplement counter, and the online reviews sound just as radiant as the product claims.
We’ve all heard of collagen, the structural naturally occurring protein in our bodies that keep our skin taut and youthful. The beauty sellers have adulterated the gullible market with sly cons including collagen creams and potions (logically speaking, how can smearing on some collagen help the overall complexion?).
Scientific studies have also proven that ingesting collagen is of little help. It just gets excreted like other proteins, and does not do much more for the skin.
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Enter MedColl, a breakthrough medically backed supplement that is made of natural ingredients. Unlike other collagen supplements on the market, MedColl urges the body to create more collagen holistically, rather than supply it with an artificial source. MedColl promises much more than beautiful skin. With the body producing a better amount of collagen, MedColl promises healthy joints and a stronger immune system to boot. The product claims users can see results in as short a time as 45 days!
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Flavours on Two (Towers Rotana, Dubai): Asian Twist Night

If you are on the lookout for a value-for-money buffet deal, ‘Flavours on Two’ in Towers Rotana (Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai) is the perfect bet.

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For AED 199 per person, the restaurant offers a three-course buffet inclusive of alcohol. To top it off, ‘Flavours on Two’ does theme nights with the menu taking an international makeover on a daily basis (check out the themes on this link). 

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