No more bread. No more bananas (only one remains).
Getting ready for the ice/snow storm.
Getting ready for the ice/snow storm.
Monday, January 31, 2011
Sunday, January 30, 2011
January 30th 2011
Japanese lunch.
One thing that is quite different from Lebanon is the amount of ethnic restaurants in the U.S.
Fayetteville is considered to be a smaller town; still, I have tasted here food from around the world much more than I have ever tasted in all of Lebanon.
Now we must say that Lebanese food compared to U.S. food wins 10-0 but diversity is still a very important factor. And, even more importantly, in Lebanon, we do have Japanese restaurants but some only sell sushi, what about the other Japanese food? What about the real authentic Mexican and Chinese food?
We do not have any Indian, Vietnamese, or Thai restaurant which I grew up to love in here.
Some might think that it might be too daring to open such a restaurant but Lebanese love food, love anything new, and love anything different. So a little more diversity in the food please.
One thing that is quite different from Lebanon is the amount of ethnic restaurants in the U.S.
Fayetteville is considered to be a smaller town; still, I have tasted here food from around the world much more than I have ever tasted in all of Lebanon.
Now we must say that Lebanese food compared to U.S. food wins 10-0 but diversity is still a very important factor. And, even more importantly, in Lebanon, we do have Japanese restaurants but some only sell sushi, what about the other Japanese food? What about the real authentic Mexican and Chinese food?
We do not have any Indian, Vietnamese, or Thai restaurant which I grew up to love in here.
Some might think that it might be too daring to open such a restaurant but Lebanese love food, love anything new, and love anything different. So a little more diversity in the food please.
Saturday, January 29, 2011
January 29th 2011
So have you ever heard of Chatroulette? If you haven't it's pretty easy google it and you'll figure it out or read my post.
Anyway... I have seen this video of that awesome guy improvising on the piano about the random people he sees and he's great!
I was hoping to bump into him or someone close, since many are now trying to imitate him, however I bumped into the following. I could have gone forever, but after 10 minutes it was already enough.
In conclusion: not recommended because most probably you will not bump into the piano guy.
Anyway... I have seen this video of that awesome guy improvising on the piano about the random people he sees and he's great!
I was hoping to bump into him or someone close, since many are now trying to imitate him, however I bumped into the following. I could have gone forever, but after 10 minutes it was already enough.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
January 25th 2011
Sunday, January 23, 2011
January 22nd 2011
Fondue and game night with some friends...
The picture only shows the chocolate fondue with its entourage...
The picture only shows the chocolate fondue with its entourage...
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
January 18th 2011
First day of classes! Although the street seem empty but I guess it's too early and cold for students to stroll on Garland St.
Anyway, I have no classes on Tuesdays... but I better hurry up to catch the bus and go to the Food Science department...
Anyway, I have no classes on Tuesdays... but I better hurry up to catch the bus and go to the Food Science department...
Monday, January 17, 2011
January 17th 2011
I met Ana here in Fayetteville and she left last summer back to Belgrade...
We were talking about a project of hers, I highly recommend you visit the website by the way, then she asked me about my blog and was wondering if she will ever be part of it. I told her if she visits Lebanon she will be... So she promised she will (proof in the picture)...
So Ana... will there be another post about you sometime in August?
We were talking about a project of hers, I highly recommend you visit the website by the way, then she asked me about my blog and was wondering if she will ever be part of it. I told her if she visits Lebanon she will be... So she promised she will (proof in the picture)...
So Ana... will there be another post about you sometime in August?
Sunday, January 16, 2011
January 16th 2011
My roommate's bowl chair... I could spend hours sitting on that chair and watching useless romantic comedies or Sex and the City episodes....
The quilt on the chair, I bought it from a thrift store. It's beautiful and warm.
The quilt on the chair, I bought it from a thrift store. It's beautiful and warm.
January 15th 2011
Andy's German Chocolate Concrete. A revelation.
"I think Andy's German Chocolate Concrete tastes better than Dippin' Dots" Seth Shumate
If you know Seth then you should know what Dippin' Dots means (or should I say meant) for him.
p.s. Sorry the picture was taken after I was done. I guess everybody knows why by now.
"I think Andy's German Chocolate Concrete tastes better than Dippin' Dots" Seth Shumate
If you know Seth then you should know what Dippin' Dots means (or should I say meant) for him.
p.s. Sorry the picture was taken after I was done. I guess everybody knows why by now.
January 14th 2011
Walmart on campus; first of its kind, with only 2% the area of a usual Walmart, opened today... I did not visit it yet...Will I? Should I? It's only 1 minute away from my apartment.
January 13th 2011
ICT (International Culture Team) core members meeting.
After our first meeting for the semester where we discussed ideas for the upcoming events we gathered for a pictures.
This picture gathers people from the U.S., Russia, India, Indonesia, Philippines, Peru, Trinidad and Tobago, Nicaragua, Egypt, Jordan, and others I suppose.
After our first meeting for the semester where we discussed ideas for the upcoming events we gathered for a pictures.
This picture gathers people from the U.S., Russia, India, Indonesia, Philippines, Peru, Trinidad and Tobago, Nicaragua, Egypt, Jordan, and others I suppose.
Saturday, January 15, 2011
January 12th 2011
This one on the 12th was taken from outside of the Food Science department, a very magical sunset.
Friday, January 14, 2011
Monday, January 10, 2011
January 10th 2011
It started snowing yesterday and it snowed today too.
It's not good enough for sledding but perfect for a Waltz in the snow.
p.s. the best Waltz I've ever danced.
January 9th 2011
It's his new toy. No worries, I asked him and he told me he still loves me more than the bag.
Sunday, January 9, 2011
January 8th 2011
Another pasta recipe:
Ingredients:
In a sauce pan add around 1/8 cup oil or butter let them get hot on low fire and then add flour bit by bit while mixing until you get a thick dough
Turn off the stove and start adding milk bit by bit while mixing, you can add chicken broth and wine for added flavor. Keep on adding liquids and mixing until the desired consistency. Put the fire back on and let it boil for a bit. Add the garlic, salt, pepper and ginger.
If you have frozen salmon fillet, microwave them in a closed container on high for 7 minutes. Then when ready, cut them into small pieces and add them to the sauce pan.
Enjoy with angel hair pasta or shell pasta.
Ingredients:
- Angel hair pasta (or others)
- Salmon frozen filet
- Oil or butter
- Flour
- Milk
- Chicken broth (optional)
- Wine (optional)
- Garlic
- Salt
- Pepper
- Ginger
In a sauce pan add around 1/8 cup oil or butter let them get hot on low fire and then add flour bit by bit while mixing until you get a thick dough
Turn off the stove and start adding milk bit by bit while mixing, you can add chicken broth and wine for added flavor. Keep on adding liquids and mixing until the desired consistency. Put the fire back on and let it boil for a bit. Add the garlic, salt, pepper and ginger.
If you have frozen salmon fillet, microwave them in a closed container on high for 7 minutes. Then when ready, cut them into small pieces and add them to the sauce pan.
Enjoy with angel hair pasta or shell pasta.
Friday, January 7, 2011
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
January 5th 2011
Just outside of the Food Science department as I was walking to catch the bus at 4.35 p.m.
I used 'Instagram' app of my iPhone to get this effect. App recommended.
I used 'Instagram' app of my iPhone to get this effect. App recommended.
January 4th 2011
January 4th, 2011 the long awaited day for all the hogs fans. We, Melanie, Ray, Seth, and I went to 'West Mountain Brewery' on the square to watch the sugar bowl. WPS!!!!!
Unfortunately the game ended: 26 Arkansas and 31 Ohio State.
Seth in this picture is concentrating on the game. His hair and the natural mohawk he's been growing were the subject of our talk for a while.
Unfortunately the game ended: 26 Arkansas and 31 Ohio State.
Seth in this picture is concentrating on the game. His hair and the natural mohawk he's been growing were the subject of our talk for a while.
January 3rd 2011
So during our Shiitake mushroom farm tour I got to pick fresh mushroom so I decided to cook those delicious mushrooms and it ended up being really successful and easy recipe.
- Start by frying an onion and 5 cloves of garlic all cut into small pieces (use olive oil for better flavor).
- Just when they start getting to wilt add the mushroom (discard the stem and cut into pieces, the amount and the size of mushrooms is for you to decide, if it comes back to met the more the merrier).
- Add 3/4 cup of chicken broth and 3/4 cup of white wine.
- Let them boil and smell the flavor, it's amazing. Let half of the water evaporate.
- Then add some heavy cream. Let them boil again and let the water evaporate until the desired thickness.
- Add salt and pepper (I actually forgot to add those but still, it turned out just perfect)
- Serve with pasta, angel hair pasta was great.
- Voila! Sahtein. Bon Apetit.
January 1st 2011 and January 2nd 2011
We went on a visit to Seth's friends' house in Kingston, Arkansas.
They have an organic Shiitake mushroom farm so we took the tour and then we listened to great old American tunes. I was just amazed by how good those people are, music geniuses.
Those two pictures will count for January 1st and 2nd since by the time the music ended it was already the 2nd.
They have an organic Shiitake mushroom farm so we took the tour and then we listened to great old American tunes. I was just amazed by how good those people are, music geniuses.
Those two pictures will count for January 1st and 2nd since by the time the music ended it was already the 2nd.
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Every Day
I want to take on this project. I know I barely have any time but it's a good project I believe.
This guy/girl wrote about the project 365. Posting one picture, everyday. Here's the link if you want to learn more about it.
I will keep my camera with me, and use my iPhone too. The pictures will therefore be of a poor quality but I promise to try my best to provide nice pictures.
I will post every week, sometimes every day.
I heard about the project on the third, therefore I am already missing some pictures but no big deal I guess.
So we'll see if I can keep up 365 days.
This guy/girl wrote about the project 365. Posting one picture, everyday. Here's the link if you want to learn more about it.
I will keep my camera with me, and use my iPhone too. The pictures will therefore be of a poor quality but I promise to try my best to provide nice pictures.
I will post every week, sometimes every day.
I heard about the project on the third, therefore I am already missing some pictures but no big deal I guess.
So we'll see if I can keep up 365 days.
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