October 21, 2022

Work In Progress

October 20, 2022

The crossed swords hotel in Lusail peeks between buildings in the marina. I have yet to actually visit said hotel(s), but when I do, you can bet there will be a photo dump.

October 19, 2022

How does one convey ‘doing the cabbage patch’ in emoji? 😆 I’ve been home for 2 days and haven’t switched on the dehumidifier once! 🙌🙌

October 18, 2022

Planning

October 17, 2022

October 16, 2022

I was hard pressed to pick a favorite pic from today’s trip the the Abu Dhabi National Aquarium – a high recommend – but this grumpy little face will have to do it. I’ve always struggled getting a good shot of a Lionfish, but the guys in this tank were super curious – and the tank was layed out well to reduce glare. Also didn’t hurt that the aquarium is new and this far the tanks are scratch free.

October 15, 2022

Fish Taco Bowls

Another great grab-n-go lunch option. These fish taco bowls are pretty great.

gluten-free, pescatarian

Fish Taco Bowls

500g fresh fish (I used King Fish, but any firm fillet will do)

Couple Tablespoons arrowroot powder or cornstarch

Your favorite spicy seasoning

1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

10 cherry tomatoes, halved

Juice of 1 lime

1 avocado, chopped

1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed

3 cups red cabbage, shredded

1/2 small red onion, cut into thin half moons

Small bell pepper, diced

100 grams feta (my favorite is Sheeze or Veg Life)

Good glug olive oil

Tajin

Salt & pepper

Preheat your air fryer to 400 for 3 mins. Skin, de-bone and cut the fish into bite-sized cubes.

Toss with a liberal amount spicy seasoning and cornstarch. Blast with a couple hits spray oil and air fry 7 – 10 mins, tossing a couple times and blasting with more oil.

While the fish nuggets are working, prep all the veggies and add to a large bowl. Add a couple glugs olive oil, the lime juice and liberal shakes of Tajin, salt and pepper.

Toss to combine and taste for seasoning. I ended up repeating the seasoning process 3x.

To serve, layer the salad in a bowl over some leftover rice or grains and add a hand full of the fish nuggets.

Makes 5 – 6 servings, depending on how much fish you have per serving

October 14, 2022

Because I can never get enough of my favorite lil guy in the Louvre, Abu Dhabi
It also a bonus pic from the temporary Impressionist exhibit – Floor Scrapers, 1875 by Gustave Caillebotte. Love the light reflected in the floorboards and the back window.

October 13, 2022