Ahmed's B-Day Breakfast @Cocoaroom

Yesterday was Ahmed's Birthday and we will be celebrating it until mid next week I think.
Anywho, the boy wanted breakfast at the Cocoa Room. He wants their cheese and mushroom omelet and their chocolate pancake.
So we went. While placing our order he told the waiter that it was his birthday and that he was turning six. The waiter congratulated him shaking his hand. Oh Ahmed was very pleased.
I was planning to order their chocolate pancake after the boys finished their breakfast and I even brought candles with me. But the staff surprised us with a plate of pancake with peanut butter and caramel sauce and chocolate sauce on top, and they sang happy birthday to Ahmed. The rest of the diners also clapped and cheered wishing him a happy birthday.
Ahmed was really taken by surprise and overwhelmed.
"Mama how do everybody knows its my birthday!" He exclaimed.
He made his wish (he wants to be the invisible man so he can go choke people. Just don't ask) and enjoyed his pancake very much!
So thank you Cocoa Room <3 br="">

Blowing his candle

I really liked these pancakes loved the chocolate,

 peanut butter and caramel combo.

And here is birthday boy so happy!

 

 

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Breakfast @cocoaroom

In my home breakfast is the main meal...

We love to indulge and we love to eat at places where they serve delicious hearty meals and the cocoa room is the place to go on a cloudy cold morning.

I love this tiny detail on the table, a lemon pierced with cloves to ward off the flys and it works!

iPad with pictures for the kids ;p no!

Nothing sweet before you have your eggs boy!

Mama stop it!

So we started with Manousha half Zaatar half Cheese...

It was thin, crispy and just the way I like it.

 

The staff we're really friendly and the service very good.

When I go to restaurants I love the music when it's tuned on low, not too loud but you can still hear  and enjoy it and have a  conversation with the people with you.

I loved their music selection... an eclectic collection with some oldies which I play at home and the boys know very well... Abdulaziz started dancing on "Dance like an Egyptian" by the bangles ;D

 

I came today for this! Egg Benedict with shredded

beef on a piece of muffin.

 It is one of my favorite on their menu!

Abdulaziz & Ahmed shared an omelet

with cheese and mushrooms.

Fahad had and omelet with veggies and pita bread.

Again the boys shared French Toast stuffed with Nutella

Nutella was oozing out on the plate as we cut through it!

Fahad and I shared brownies pancakes... So yummy but the portion was too big... I couldn't finish mine.

We took the rest to go.

From another angle! After you eat this you need to walk for three hours and fast for the next two days! ;p ...

no really I loved it!

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Gelato Italiano Indulgence

I woke up yesterday from a very restful nap craving some Gelato. My freezer was empty of gelato, I had few containers but they were all experimental flavors.
I was craving the chocolate gelato with the 70% cacao Swiss chocolate chip and the vanilla bean gelato. So I called the store asked them to prepare for me a 1/2Kg and sent the driver to pick it up.



The best part about gelato is you pick the flavors you like and get inventive in the comfort of your own home ;) And indulge as much as you like ;p



Earlier that day I was at TSC and picked up the Daim nuggets and Flake 99 thinking about treating the boys since they didn't have any sweet treats all week.



Et Voila! Vanilla with double chocolate Gelato Italiano topped by home made salted caramel sauce Daim nuggets and chocolate Flake!!! Yum! Yum! Yum!

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Currently Craving

I'm currently craving Paul's French Onion Soup!

It is so delicious and flavorful... and I didn't want it to finish when I had it  for the first time a couple of weeks ago.

 *sigh*

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Neq9a

I have an over due Ramadan posts. So I hope in the next few days I'll post them all.

 

 

Last Ramadan I was blessed with good friends who sent me "Neq9a" "gifts".

First from my sister in law Reem who sent me a box of biscuits made by "Home Made Chocolates" in saffron and Rahash flavors. They were so delicate, crisp and filled with flavor. I'd have a couple after iftar and they were enough Yuumy as desserts for me. ;p

Then I received an amazing Ramadan themed basket from Swaira from Crazy Yet Wise. Wallah my darling my ga9arty!!! I loved it!!! I loved the tea, the dried fruits, mixed nuts, chocolate covered sunflower seeds, the gum and candy! Loved the feel of Ramadan in the basket and the effort and thought put into it. Swaira, I can't thank you enough 7abeebti! W inshallah na5demich bilafra7!!

The third "Neq9a" I get is from al'3alia AlNoury!!! A Kuwaiti Ramadan themed colorful tray filled with mini pots, a bottle of mini Vimto and a mini teapot. They were sooo cute I didn't want to open them or eat anything from them… but hey! You know me! When it comes to food I polish it off within seconds ;p Lovely Halwa, and Muhalabiya in the tiny pots, and the sesmea balls are yummy… but my favorite were the Ghraiba, And of course the Vimto!!! I didn't use it until we reached the end of Ramadan when I found out that we ran out of Vimto minutes before the Iftar and finally opened the bottle and used it ;p

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  Last Neq9a I received was from Delivery Express. I was speechless by their generosity! I got four boxes of chocolates!!! It was just too much. Thank you Mr. Fahad AlJarallah for your thoughtful Neq9a. We really loved it. Our business deals with Delivery Express. They are professionals and have great service.  

The Drama Continues

The drama with the salon in our building and their clients continues. I won't get into the gory details which we have reached with the owners of the salon few months back (nas waq7een! Hailag and I consider whoever goes to them hailag as well!).

 

Anyways, as you can see in the pictures the parking space on the right side belongs to one of our neighbors it is closed by a cone, insuring that no one parks in it while they are out, the space on the left side belongs to the owner of the salon and she closes her space too. One of her hailagiya and inconsiderate client parked in the middle, blocking the space of the neighbor. So what he did is blocking her car with his and going up to his apartment. I heard that the owner of the car went up to him and a big fight ensued. Gal3at'ha!!! I know our neighbor and his temper and zain yesawee feeha!

Beside the cones, as you see in the pictures, there are signs which say "No Parking!", but still ill mannered and inconsiderate people park in the spaces.

Well… it is just to pinpoint the inconsiderate bad mannered people. We see them everywhere.

Is there a law against parking in private spaces? If there is one then the next time I see someone in my space I'll just call the police and let them deal with it!

I will keep a log on every incident which happens regarding parking spaces in out building or on the streets like parking in handicapped spaces or parking in two spaces instead of one.

 

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Becarre Ramadan Exhibtion

I've been to Bacarre before and they have wonderful concepts and pieces for your home. I love the place and kept saying inshallah when I have my own home I will get some pieces from them. They are unique and one of a kind, nothing you would see in other places, or the same kind of boring replicates you find at other furnishing stores. If you like to stand out and be distinctive then Becarre is the place for you.

Now Becarre has gathered artists and designers one of a kind with amazing elegance to show case their creations.

Do not miss this exhibition if you are an habitué of luxury and elegance.

Becarre Gallery cordially invites you to Ramadan 2012 Exhibition on Sunday July 29th 2012 from 8:30PM to 12:00AM

Exhibition will continue till July 31st 2012

Exhibition will exhibit some of Becarre latest work and will also host:

SILSAL - BTZ Group

Dana Nafisi Jewelry by Dana AlNafisi

Khazaf - Najla & Loulwa AlRadwan

Aisha AlFadel

Authentic Glamour by Latefa AlGharabally

يسر بيكار دعوتكم لحضور معرض رمضان ٢٠١٢ يوم الأحد ٢٩ يوليو ٢٠١٢ من الساعة ٨:٣٠ م إلى ١٢:٠٠ من منتصف الليل - و سيستمر المعرض إلى ٣١ يوليو ٢٠١٢

سيتم عرض أحدث قطع من إبتكارات بيكار بالإضافة إلى إستضافة

صلصال - BTZ Group

مجوهرات دانة النفسي

خزف - نجلاء و لولوة الرضوان

عائشة الفضل

Authentic Glamour - لطيفة الغربللي

Becarre

Salmiya - Salem AlMubarak Street
Northern Salmiya Building - 2nd floor (next to BHS, elevator entrance)

Tel +965 25757725

بيكار

شارع سالم المبارك في السالمية

بناية السالمية الشمالية - الدور الثاني عن طريق المصعد بجانب محلات BHS

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Ramadan Kareem From Gelato Italiano

Ramdan Kareem to all!!!

This year we bring you back your favorite flavors

plus few other new ;)

Ramdand Flavors:

Kanafa

Rangeena

Baklava

Chocolate Rahash

Rose water

Orange blossom water

Pomegrante

Coffee Ghraiba (New)

Orange in Orange blossom w/ Pistachios (New)

Opening hours for Ramadan is from 2pm - 2am

Home delivery is now available

deliver hours: 3pm - 11pm

Tel. 226 463-34

Ansam's Pizza

Oh Yummy Me!!!

This looks sinful!

Ansam's Pizza is now served at Napket it's topped by a selection of mushrooms, ricotta cheese, spices and a soft fried egg in the middle with  yolk oozing around the pizza like sauce!

 Talk about Snob Food!!!

Yum Yum!

More about Ansam's Pizza Click Here!

Gelato Italiano Event

Gelato Italiano will be at "The Art, Fashion & Food Event". 

The pleasures of life all under one roof at Dar Al Funoon

on 29 April - 1 May.

Hope to see you all there!

Becarre Life Style

Few weeks back I've attended a sneak peak at Becarre. For me it was the first time I step in Becarre. 
The work is the dazzling art designs of Mr. Hussam Al Rushaid and Mr. Jaber Al Faisal. I said dazzling, because I was dazzled. Where was I all this time not aware of the place. Inshallah if God is willing I'm planning to definitely get some pieces from there for my futur home.

Becarre  is located in old Salmiya - Salem Al Mubarak St.

 Tel. 00965-25757725

Gelato Italiano

Summer is here!!!

We will soon bring you new services, events,

products & a new line!

So stay tuned!

Gelato Italiano, Ahmed AlJaber St. Gaz Tower.

Tel. 22434434
Twitter: @GelatoItaliano_
Instagram: @gelatoitaliano

Gelato Italiano is a local brand & business. 

Our products are freshly produced here in Kuwait.

We cater to events, coffee shops & restaurants.

Cake Story What a Story!

Yep! This is the famous Black Tulip from Cake Story... It is an out of this world pie made of I don't know what!!! With my strong palate I can't put my finger on what's in it! Except that the taste is incredible and makes you want more.

For order : Cake Story 99004349
Twitter & Instagram @cakestory.

Happy Five Years to @Ansam518

Happy 5 years to Ansam518 Blog

And wish you many happy and interesting

posts!!!

Ansam you're the one who inspired me to

start my own blog :*

The Party!

If it came to me… I'd order a cake… have Caesars Pizza and goodie bags and have the party at school.

But Nooooo…. Ahmedan wants a party! And of course he went to his father, "I want a Party Baba!"

Fahad is still feeling guilty because we weren't in Kuwait last year during Ahmed's birthday. My sisters had for him a small party with close friends but he didn't want to celebrate with them… w 3afar 3alaihom 3afra… only because we weren't there, and I remember he called us crying, saying he doesn't want his aunties and wants us back! It really stuck with Fahad.  

"Give him the party he wants!" The big boss commanded!

Really!!!! Not in the mood for a party and the chaos which comes with it!

*sigh!*

"Ok baby, what kind of party do you want?"

"I want a football party!"

Oh God! Help!

So we set on preparing for the event. I wanted it to be an outdoor party, and was planning to rent one of those football fields and have some catering and a DJ, but during that time the weather was very chilly and unpredictable. So I went to Goal and Ahmed was super excited on having his party there! Unfortunately the only open date for the event was on the 31st a week after his actual birthday…Not a problem! I also checked around different bakeries seeing what kind of football themed cakes they had and he chose the design he liked best from Mr.Baker with the flavor he likes…chocolate on chocolate!

I also wanted the invitation to be extra special. So I ordered football cookies from Safi… they are so cute and so yummy! Yep I had a taste ;p The cookies were distributed with the invitations. I saw the kids were so excited about the party when I went to pick up Ahmed from school. I just hope they'd come.

Day of the party… was raining so heavily and I was really nervous that no one will show up. But alhamdullah 25 out of 30 kids we invited showed up. The kids had a blast! A bunch of 5 year olds all running behind the ball and it didn't matter which goal they kicked the ball in, even the girls played! I also asked them to provide us with a free style ball performer. The Gentlemen at Goal did a great job in involving the kids in the game and keeping the cranky birthday boy who loved all the attention happy!

Their dinner was at Chillies which was right next door. I chose Chillies from McDonald's because their menu was better. They had a choice of cheese burger, chicken crisps or pizza.

All in all it was very good :) Except I lost my voice for two days ;p

I want to send a very Special and Big! Thank You! to my sisters and cousins who were there for Ahmed and me! They were there to help me and make sure everything went smoothly.

And I leave you with the pictures ;)

Football Lollipop cookies from Safi, Nuzha.

The invitations ;)

Goodie bags...

I found football themed goodie bags

at Party Land with foot ball themed goodies,

I just added extra chocolates and candie ;)

Free style preformer.

The timing was right. By that time the kids were a bit tired and needed a break  and they were agog from all the tricks he did for them!

Here is Ahmed doing his own tricks.

Chinna sij!

All the kids had a turn :)

Another trick by Ahmed :)

The kids lost it here when Mr.Goal came out.

Some were hyper excited and others were terrified!

Ahmed & his BFF cousin Yazan ;)

And here is the cake...

design chosen by Ahmed from

Mr.Baker

Happy Birthday my baby...

Al3omer killa inshallah...

 3asa allah ye7afthek w yebale'3ni feek ;***