Home Sweet Home: Khala Mimi's Famous Turkey

Long time no see slash read slash virtually communicate? you know what I mean :)

I'm sorry it's been a while since I last posted. It's been a bit of a whirlwind of family in town and everyone being on holiday the past few weeks that I somehow neglected FMTB (although daily adventures on my Instagram continued to roar - woohoo! check that out).

I'd like to wish each and every one of you reading a happy new year! I think it's the most repeated saying but can you believe 2013 is already over? It's been a bit of a roller coaster but I would say for the good. I'm very happy and excited that I got to launch Feed My Taste Buds. I feel as though my love for food and passion for it is ever growing. I'm learning new things everyday. I'm constantly reading, watching and enjoying recipes, tasting new ingredients and so much more.

Ok. I think it's time to get on with the post. No?

With this time of year, the holidays, Christmas, and new year, it's all about being with your loved ones and indulging in beautiful, decadent, heavenly food. Let's be honest, when we think of this time of the year, turkey is definitely one of the things that come to mind.

Khala Mimi's Famous Turkey

My Aunt Mimi makes the BEST. TURKEY. OF. LIFE. Yup I said it. You haven't had turkey until you've tried hers. There's really nothing like it. I look forward to this every single year #turkeytrauma. 

It is beautifully crispy on the outside, yet moist on the inside. It is packed with herbs, garlic, nuts, raisins, fruits, mixed rice stuffing, lots and lots of sauce... It definitely isn't your average turkey with a side of cranberry sauce, I tell ya'.

One day, I'll create my own recipe and hope it stands close to my Aunt's! InshaAllah.

Any who, I don't want to make this post too long after a bit of a hiatus but I just wanted to say thanks for coming over and reading a bit about my foodie world and hope you stick around for more in 2014... :)

Please share what your favorite holiday meal was in the comments below!

Ripe - Organic Farmer's Market!

I went to my first farmer's market visit in Dubai - so exciting! I've been to a couple in Europe during travelling but haven't had a chance to check the ones that are in Dubai. Ripe is an organic farmer's market at Dubai garden center which carries fresh and local produce.

Here's my picture diary to take you along...

Walking in to hear beautiful music by the saxophone player made the mood very much chilled and also fun!

Is there anything honestly better than the smell of freshly baked bread? You definitely know I sampled that rye bread. Mmm. Mmm. Mmm! I always find that bread with a lot more bite and crust has so much more character.

Organic and locally made beef & chicken sausages. 

They also carried a certain type of Australian dried meat called "Biltong" (shown in picture of the drying process). The texture is like beef jerky but the taste is almost like a bresaola that's been dried for much longer. If that makes sense :)

Fresh fish caught from the morning!

Seasonal vegetables and fruits. The beetroot on the right was so colorful and clean that my Dad actually uttered out the word "Beefroot" instead of beetroot when trying to call my attention to it! Haha.

Mini bananas (always just so cute) and assorted fruits and nibbles.

Vibrant green greens!

My Dad and I were so inspired after seeing these that we headed back inside the garden center afterwards and picked up Oregano and Basil seeds. So excited to start growing them!

Local fresh herb pot plants - that fresh mint smell was so enticing!

 

And a little something sweet to finish off your shopping. Selection included marble cake, crumble cake and brownies!

If you haven't checked out the Ripe farmer's market or any in Dubai for that matter, definitely give it a try. Even if you're not a foodie or into local/organic produce, it's a different experience and there's also a restaurant inside overlooking the garden center. After browsing on the Ripe's website, I am definitely eyeing that zucchini and cheese tart recipe! 

I will be checking out what other farmer's markets Dubai has to offer soon so stay tuned!

Love,

Mina