Top 5 most addictive foods

5 snacks that can get you hooked

While we all know about the dangers of alcohol, drugs and cigarettes, did you know that you could become addicted to your favourite foods? From withdrawal symptoms to changes in brain chemistry, our snacks have surprising ways of keeping us wanting more. Here is our guide to five of the world’s most addictive foods. Read more

The perfect daily healthy diet

What to eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner

Most of us know the main principles of a healthy diet – getting a good balance of the food groups, eating plenty of fruit and veg, keeping topped up on water. But sometimes getting the principles into practice is a bit of a chore – and coming up with healthy meal ideas for breakfast lunch and dinner on a daily basis can zap your healthy eating inspiration. Read more

Top 10 most toxic foods

10 surprisingly toxic common foods

While most people know that cakes and chocolate aren’t great for your health, there are other seemingly healthy foods whose dangerous properties slip under the radar. While it is unlikely moderate amounts of these toxic foods will harm you, in large quantities – or in certain conditions – they may do more damage to your health than you think. Here are some of the most toxic foods. Read more

Gourmet Abu Dhabi Stars Awards to recognize Master Chefs’ Talent

Running in its 4th edition, Gourmet Abu Dhabi continues to mesmerize  lovers of fine food in Abu Dhabi. Most of the participating hotels and the restaurants in the capital are fully booked.

As the event is gaining momentum, top celebrity master chefs are about to demonstrate their talents during the final days of Gourmet Abu Dhabi. Here is the program until the calumniating event – Gourmet Abu Dhabi  Stars Awards scheduled to take place on 23rd of February.

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GCC Anchor MasterChef crowned

Teams from The Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel, Residence & Spa, Bahrain and The Ivy Restaurant, Dubai awarded second and third place

Over 35 teams of professional chefs took part in the annual GCC cooking competition

Chefs Daniel Edward, Speciality Sous Chef and Dedy Supriady, Executive Pastry Chef from The Address Downtown Dubai were today awarded the coveted GCC Anchor MasterChef Challenge title for the second year.

The Anchor MasterChef Challenge 2011 and now 2012 winners produced exceptional signature dishes and an outstanding creative menu from a ‘mystery basket’ of ingredients, which included sea bass, baby chicken and Anchor Extra Yield Cooking Cream, in a competition finale held this week in the Culinarium, Fonterra’s state-of-the-art kitchen in Dubai. Read more

Asia’s Lion Chef set for Gourmet Abu Dhabi

A leading name on Asia’s culinary landscape and one of the world’s most awarded chefs – Justin Quek – has signed up for Gourmet Abu Dhabi – the 16-day culinary festival running in the UAE capital from February 8-23.

Chef Quek, the architect and author of Franco-Asian cuisine, will be starring in gourmet promotions at the signature Pan Asian Quest restaurant on Level 63 of the newly-opened, five star Jumeirah at Etihad Towers on Abu Dhabi Corniche from February 19-22,during Gourmet Abu Dhabi. Read more

UAE’s First Female National Chef at Gourmet Abu Dhabi

Gourmet Abu Dhabi showcases the talent of international master chefs

Meet Khulood Atiq during the Gourmet Abu Dhabi Awards Gala Dinner

The United Emirates Arab’s first female national chef, Khulood Atiq who participates in Gourmet Abu Dhabi, started her career in 2008 working as an assistant for Chef Ali on his Sama TV television show.

From 2008 to 2010, she held an Emirati-speciality chef position at Mina Al Salam, Jumeirah Group, where she created the Emirati food menu. With years of personal experience and research, Chef Atiq has worked with Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC), the developer of some of Abu Dhabi’s finest hospitality outlets including the stunning Qasr Al Sarab in the Liwa Desert, on an Emirati cuisine cookbook, which she hopes will help raise international awareness of this highly-traditional type of food. While most of the books recipes have been passed down through generations, Chef Atiq has also created her own authentic dishes using Emirati ingredients, such as dates.

Gourmet Abu Dhabi Culinary Masterclass by Khulood Atiq was held from 9.30am to 11.00am at the Armed Forces Officers Club & Hotel in Abu Dhabi. Fans will have another chance to meet the first female Emirati chef during the Gourmet Abu Dhabi Awards Gala Dinner on 23 February 2012,  from 7.00pm to 11.00pm at the Rocco Forte Hotel in Abu Dhabi.

Gourmet Abu Dhabi 4th edition in full swing

Abu Dhabi’s dining and culture scene has transformed from its humble beginnings to a world-class event celebrating the finest gastronomy

Gourmet Abu Dhabi magnificent fourth edition is in a full swing in the UAE’s capital. This colorful culinary extravaganza brings together internationally renowned chefs, famous châteaux representatives, industry professionals and personalities in the country’s emerging global capital. Visitors can taste culinary masterpieces amidst the traditional or modern setting of the Arabian culture. Gourmet Abu Dhabi – the unmatched annual gastronome festival is exclusively crafted for individuals who desire gourmet enjoyment in a beautiful surroundings. Abu Dhabi’s finest restaurants strive to impress.

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GCC top chefs in Anchor MasterChef Challenge final

Eight GCC teams are through to the Anchor MasterChef Challenge final, including the 2011 champions

Three teams from the UAE, two teams from Saudi Arabia and one team from Bahrain, Qatar and Oman to compete

Over thirty-five teams of the top chefs from across the GCC have been whittled down to eight in the third Anchor MasterChef Challenge. In just a few days time, the final teams, including last year’s winners Daniel Edward and Dedy Supriady from The Address Downtown Dubai, will be back in the kitchen with just a mystery basket of ingredients standing between them and the coveted Anchor MasterChef Challenge title: Read more

Eat away skin inflammation

Antioxidants, fatty acids and vitamins that calm skin

Winter can be harsh on skin even in Dubai, heightening its sensitivity and causing dryness, eczema and inflammation.

And with sensitive skin being on the increase with Western women, and adult acne being the number one skin concern in Asia, we could all use products that calm and soothe skin.

However, it’s not just what you put on your skin that makes a difference. How and what you eat and drink are important when dealing with reactive skin.

Here are some tips for improving inflammatory symptoms such as acne, rosacea and redness.

You are what you eat has never rung truer. Read more

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