The World of Dates
I never gave dates much of a chance until I was recommended to try the bacon-wrapped date appetizer at Biaggi’s in Perrysburg (sorry Muslim friends, but everything truly is better with bacon). That divine little appetizer steered me on a path toward full-on date acceptance. Then my Saudi students started gifting me dates they had […]
Always on the Hunt for Bagels
Jeddah has over 3.4 million people and thousands of restaurants, but one thing was sorely missing for too long…bagels. :: They couldn’t be found at restaurants, groceries, or bakeries. I attempted to make them myself once and they actually turned out pretty well, due to the Trader Joe’s Everything Bagel Seasoning I brought from America, […]
Saudi Supermarket Lowdown
The grocery store is the only place I have been in the last month outside the confines of my home. 😐 Luckily we have two large ones in our neighborhood. :: Danube is the largest and I would compare it to a Kroger or Publix – mostly food, some household items, occasionally a tiny clothes section. Other […]
