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Late post at 55

I know, my birthday was last week and I just turned fifty-five.. so this is the start of a life that’s full of excitement or forgetfulness ? hahaha well, I didn’t forget to post this but I got caught up with a busy schedule and celebrations!

It was a wonderful feeling to have friends who insisted to celebrate my bday (take note..I didn’t spend any halala) and it didn’t end up with one celebration but three! I’m a lucky lady!

First, joy-riding Jeddah ;-0 huh! touristic celebration ..we ended up having a drink and pizza at marina.The breezy night and the ambience made the feeling more wonderful.

nope, i didn't ride in ;-) — nope, I didn’t ride in 😉

2nd celebration – Friday barbecue et.al courtesy of my friends once again. Without a family on my side, so happy to have my friends around. Thank you Lord!

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Psst… no pictures got uploaded at their own request hehehe everyone was working to the max! No time to do make up for photo shoot 😉 So here’s some of the food we ready on my bday (2nd day)

3rd celebration: at work, with my consultant and staffs. Of course I baked my cheesecake 🙂

a simple celebration at work with beautiful people who I work with for many years. what a day!

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and my bff came in the morning too!

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followed by my most charming and beautiful FA friend. Thank you for the baked mac!! yummy 😉

and lastly, the night ended with more beautiful people inside -out..You all made my bday complete!!! Thank you so much!

Ladies,

” One of the most beautiful qualities of true friendship is to understand and to be understood ”

– Lucius Annaues Seneca

Thank you so much my friends.

and at midnight receiving a call from my sons and read this message:

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Thanks for everything. Thanks for being a great parent no matter how rebellious i become. I like to believe that your level of understanding is better than anyone. Your wisdom matches no other. Even my own. My “smart know it all” version. You have carried kuya and i’s dreams so far. I just wanted to let you know on this special day that. Youve known that i always hated the idea of looking up to someone. But i would like to let u know that you have set the example so high there is no one else other than you to look up to. I was never great at getting gifts for you so yea.
Thanks for all the love and support. Even on your birthday i can only remember all the great gifts you have given me.
I know i don’t show it much but thanks for being a great parent/friend. I hope all the people you have cared for through these years have given you one amazing day.
Happy birthday and much love to you.—–

You bet..welling up till morning..so much happiness and blessings. Thank you Lord.

Cheers,

jamilamimi

November 3, 2014

Weekly photo Challenge: Cover art

mimi

On turning 55..

Life is what we make it..

Fifty five years of joy,laughter,tears and triumph..

For awhile I thought when I hit fifty, life will be boring,but I was wrong!

Every trials are challenges that makes life more meaningful..

And now I am fifty five..I am more excited of what life has to offer..

A new beginning, new memories to make..

Cheers!

Jamilamimi

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October 26, 2014

soon!!!

mimi at 55

Cheers,

jamilamimi

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October 24, 2014

Weekly Photo Challenge: Dreamy

Waterfalls adorned with statues of human divers at Dubai mall, Dubai UAE

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October 10, 2014

Dubai,UAE Food Trip with Chef Kevin (day 4) at Nobu

My last night in Dubai … I can’t leave without even trying to see Atlantis The palm Dubai, unfortunately our reservation was already late in the evening. It took us about 40 minutes drive from the city premier to Atlantis. the driver dropped us a bit far from the entrance of the hotel and just imagine wearing high heels walking through the pavement, huh! the next time oh yeah there will be next time 😉 save it to the last…keeping my fingers crossed! ain’t gonna ride with you,no more driver!

Chef Kevin choose “Nobu”, just for bit of information Nobuyuki “Nobu” Matsuhisa is a celebrity chef known for his fusion cuisine blending traditional Japanese dishes with South american ingredients. http://www.nobumatsuhisa.com

Just look at the face of my Chef Kevin, smiling from ear to ear, oh! it’s great to see him very happy after working 12 hours. I wish that my eldest son Edge was also with us. We invited his friend Kary to join us too, so I got two dates at one night 😉

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We would like to experience the essence of Nobu cuisine so we opted for Omakase- 8 course meal and true! It was the best choice that evening. I am not into eating raw but tonight was different…I love Sashimi hmmm great meal..great company!

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We had salmon,caviar,Sashimi,scallop,wagyu beef, sea bass,matcha green tea cupcake with passion fruit,mochi ice cream

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enjoying his night ;-) — enjoying his night 😉

at the sushi bar

Ladies, fine dining experience at Atlantis is also an excuse to dress up 😉

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How I wish, I was able to go around, but for now I am so blessed to have seen my Chef Kevin and Dubai (half of it 😉 ).

😉 😉 😉

Cheers,

jamilamimi

October 10, 2014

Dubai,UAE food trip with Chef Kevin (day 3)

We started the morning with a breakfast in La farine at JW Marriott Marquis Hotel, joining us.. is the eldest daughter of my consultant and her husband. It’s been three years since I attended their wedding. It was great seeing them.

La farine is 24/7 cafe & bakery and I took fancy of the mirrors on the wall, If I count it all.. it will total into 247 mirrors according to #fact friday of JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai. Interesting!

Chef Kevin has to work on that day so I spent the day at the largest shopping mall in the world …Dubai mall. I went to spa for an hour.. had full body massage and Yes! ladies I did some shopping but I must say,being a single provider, I got to be stingy this time… not enough budget to spend 😉

The mall was crowded with different people from different countries which is visible by the clothes they wear. It was like attending a United nation day celebration!

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I spent a lot of time taking photos of the amazing waterfall adorned with fibreglass statue of human divers. It runs through the entire height of the mall. I started from the top to the bottom (1st to 4th level). Whew! that was a good exercise ! that’s what I needed…before I dive into another food trip with Chef Kevin 😉

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Lunch..

at Rosa Mexicano restaurant… Hola y bienvenidos Dubai 😉

Guacamole en molcajete – freshly made and so yummy!

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with avocado ,jalapeño,tomato ,onion and cilantro hmmm and served with chips..I did not order my dish anymore, this was enough for me. I love it!

Ladies if you happen to be in Dubai, I recommend Rosa Mexicano Restaurant…you’ll love it too!

Cheers,

jamilamimi

October 10, 2014

Dubai,UAE Food Trip with Chef Kevin (day 2)

Friday brunch at Kitchen 6, JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai..what an awesome experience! Chef Kevin and I choose once more to dine at JW Marriott, His work starts at 2 in the afternoon and we invited his cousins to join us for lunch so the choice was perfect!

Kitchen 6 is located at the first floor. We choose the place that was a bit far from the food tables so we had the chance to walk a bit far ,a chance to digest a bit and be ready with all the different cuisines. I just had my coffee early in the morning so I kind of ready to savour everything that was there…I wish ! The ambience was overwhelming and all that’s in there .. I felt my tummy was already satisfied by just looking at it 😉

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Sweet indulgence 🙂

Appetizer

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Who doesn’t like Japanese food?

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my first plate ;-) — my first plate 😉 and more!

Main dish

I know your enjoying it! — I know you’re enjoying it!

There was a lot more.., but I was full and satisfied with what I ate for the day. We decided to visit Chef Kevin at work and took some pictures with him. I appreciate the kindness of his head chef and again..and again..I am so proud of you Chef Kevin, keep up the good work and may you have more blessings to come.

Keep the flame burning.., I know it is creatively taxing..collectively draining..but I know and you know and everyone knows..you can do it! I’ll see you at the vertex of your success soon!

I love you so much,

mom

Ps,

If you want to know more about my nomadic chef please visit : http://nostalgiaknows.wordpress.com/2014/09/28/oi-pre-grad-me/

Cheers,

jamilamimi

October 8, 2014

Dubai,UAE – food trip with Chef Kevin (day 1)

I knew that I was planning for a holiday but I wasn’t sure if it will push through or not until, the last week before Eid Adha when suddenly my consultant asked – when are you leaving? who me? Surprise ? yep! because a week ago when I was asking for a holiday, he was refusing to let me go and now, he is asking? I am a lucky lady!

Chef kevin and mom — Me and my Nomadic Chef

huh! yes this weekend! I readily got my ticket and confirmed my hotel booking. I was so excited, as far I can remember this will be my first time to go on holiday without a dental conference on the side.But I also knew , that this will be a fun holiday with a food trip ..yes! what else? If you remember well..our common ground is food 🙂 and with Chef Kevin, it’s not only food like eating in fast food restaurant but he likes to savour a real dish, if possible to go on fine dining restaurant. He is doing his culinary internship in JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai,UAE. Surely, this will be our first stop.

Did I stayed in the hotel? nope! I can’t afford it at the moment (both of my sons are still in College). I stayed at City Premier Hotel Apartment which is a very cozy place and about 20 minutes walk from his work.There are two supermarket on each side of the building, a pharmacy and salon spa nearby.It is also located near the business bay metro station.

It has all the amenities of the hotel, one bedroom,with separate kitchenette,dining and living area. Two bathroom (one inside the bedroom and one for the guest).

After I dropped off my luggage, we started the day meeting his colleagues,Head Chef and Manager at The La Farine,

JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai. The welcome was warm and pleasant, I felt I was the only proudest mom in the world, my heart swelling of pride and happiness when I heard how my youngest son is doing well in his internship job. Thank you Lord for all the blessings!

La Farine – is 24/7 bistro and bakery, catering for breakfast,lunch and dinner.

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Thank you so much chefs!!

After the sumptuous lunch, we went to “The Lounge” to get some green tea and macarons.

Before having dinner, we strolled along Dubai mall, I got fascinated by the high ceiling intricate light decor , here are some of my shots.

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Outside the mall, between the man- made lake, the address hotel and the sight of burj khalifa, there’s a big fat horse, i would guess it is one of Fernando Botero art sculpture, who’s signature style of large and exaggerated volume can be seen.

behind the scene ;-) — behind the scene 😉

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We had a glimpsed of dancing fountain but it was so crowded that I was not able to take a good picture of it. What comes out was all heads and heads of people looking at it in awe 😉

And dinner was at the italian restaurant inside the mall.

seriously choosing his dish

fresh mozzarella

Ladies, how about shopping? hmmm not now, let’s enjoy the day with my Chef Kevin. 😉

Cheers,

Jamilamimi

October 7, 2014

Baking 101 with friends

Countdown 6…

” Friends that baked together… ate together… gained weight together” lol! 😉

together we bake and eat

This challenge is nearing to an end so we decided to bind force and bake together!

Flavour no. 44 Banana and Nutella Cheesecake

Ingredients:

Crust:

2 pks biscuits of your choice ( I forgot the brand, sorry beautybeyondfifty is..)

1/3 cup butter

Mix together ,press into the springform pan and set aside.

Filling:

3 pkgs (300g each) of Philadelphia cream cheese

1/3 cup sugar

3 eggs plus 1 egg yolk

1/2 cup sour cream

1/2 cup whipping cream

3 pcs banana mashed and mix with 1/2 cup condensed milk

1 tsp banana essence

Topping:

Nutella

Directions:

Pre-heat oven Mark Gas #3 DSC_1242banana

Beat the cheese at medium speed, add sugar and egg one at a time. Combine sour cream and whipping cream.Add banana mixture and banana essence. Pour into the prepared crust. Wrap the pan with aluminium foil, place it in another bigger tray with hot water(3 cups). Bake for 1 hour and 20 minutes. Turn off the heat and leave the oven door slightly open for another 30 min. Remove and let it cool. Chill for additional of 3-4 hrs.

The ladies in action!

And the winner is…

In fairness of all , the cheesecake turned out very well and delicious!

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Ladies, this activity is so much fun and very therapeutic to our tummy 🙂 and body hahaha!

and guess what?

we did some zen cooling down after continuous eating (breakfast-lunch-afternoon tea and cheesecake)

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I know 😉 my phone will be ringing in few minutes after I publish this…why you include this picture?

🙂 🙂 🙂

Cheers,

jamilamimi

September 22, 2014

Creativity is in…

” It is not where you take things from – it’s where you take them to” Jean-Luc Godard

Today, I read two blogs written by my two sons, the nomadic Chef and The artist and being the proudest mom ever, I like to share it to you all!

edgesuarez.tumblr.com on the/edge

nostalgiaknows.wordpress.com

with all my love,

jamilamimi

September 15, 2014

Category: Personal blog