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Entries from September 2006

Dr. X’s Lab: Braising

September 30th, 2006 · Confashion ·

Braised Short Ribs with Sumac, Pomegranate & Goose Fat Jus. Photo by EqualizerHello apprentices !! Welcome to my food lab, where you can learn all sorts of cooking techniques. There is no creativity here its all yours once the principles of cooking tec…

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Happily Unemployed

September 28th, 2006 · Beyond Q8iya ·

“A father passing by his son’s bedroom, was astonished to see the bed was nicely made, and everything was picked up. Then, he saw an envelope, propped up prominently on the pillow. It was addressed, “Dad.” With the worst premonition, he opened the env…

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The Last Weekend

September 23rd, 2006 · Confashion ·

Thai Noodle Salad. Photo by EqualizerKuwaiti summers are usually very hot and unpleasant, but just at the beggining and ends we get periods of climatic bliss. Just perfect. A period where everything is just right. You can swim endlessly without having …

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Market Treasures

September 16th, 2006 · Confashion ·

Tunisian Old Souk. Photo by EqualizerThe worst thing about shopping today is the “commercial” experience. You lose the human element and interaction and end up with a semi-robotic customer service experience, if there is any. Yes it is sometimes stress…

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The Cuisine of Ferran Adria

September 14th, 2006 · Confashion ·

Photoshop by EqualizerStarting his gastronomic life as a dishwasher, Ferran Adria didn’t plan to be chef superstar. He was catapulted into fame right after he took over the El Bulli restaurant near Barcelona, Spain. His extreme curiousity in the theme …

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Swanky Bangalore

September 10th, 2006 · Confashion ·

Leela Palace Hotel. Bangalore. Photos by EqualizerMany have different ideas of India, mostly of grand palaces and poverty stricken cities. Bangalore, among many revitalised cities across India is changing, fast. Bangalore is the IT and technology hub o…

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The Genius of Frank Miller

September 9th, 2006 · Confashion ·

Title by EqualizerThe master adapter of film noir to comic books. Sin City might have been his most highly acclaimed work. I think to produce that amount of work is in itself an artistic acheivement. I would personally love to own some of his originals…

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T Time

September 8th, 2006 · Confashion ·

Munnar Tea Plantation, India. Photo by EqualizerDriving through the winding roads upwards towards the misty and surreal tea plantation of munnar is nothing but a breath taking experience. The cool misty breeze and the undescribable greeness of the plac…

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Starting Your Own Art Collection

September 3rd, 2006 · Confashion ·

Nja Mahdaoui 1989. Tunis. Equalizer’s Collection (click to enlarge)I have always wanted to start a meaningful art collection. A collection that with time adds both artistic and monetary value to my space, may it be my room, house or shalaih. My taste i…

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CandyBar

September 1st, 2006 · Confashion ·

Graphics by EqualizerI am not usually fond of candy bars (chocolate bars) but recent arrivals with loads of scrumptious fillings and wonderful flavors makes want to try them all. Some people are addicted to the stuff you get from the supermarket, and i…

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