Islamic food - Xian, China
Originally uploaded by BoydJones
Monday, February 02, 2009
Sunday, February 01, 2009
1st beer in 8 weeks - Almaza Beer - Beirut, Lebanon
1st beer in 8 weeks - Almaza Beer - Beirut, Lebanon
Originally uploaded by BoydJones
After several weeks working in Saudi Arabia, it was a distinct pleasure to enjoy a local, Lebanese beer, Almaza when in Beirut.
Alameen Mosque, downtown Beirut
Alameen Mosque, downtown Beirut
Originally uploaded by BoydJones
This beautiful, new mosque in downtown Beirut complements the other new development areas and cathedrals and churches there.
Monday, January 26, 2009
Arab Coffee
Arab Coffee
Originally uploaded by Mhd.Badi
I was first introduced to the Arab method of brewing and serving coffee by a hotel manager. A colleague at work in Riyadh often brings a pot into work as well. Delicious!
So how about an Arab coffee chain of cafes?
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Friday, January 23, 2009
Indian numerals are used instead of Arabic numerals
Indian numerals are used instead of Arabic numerals
Originally uploaded by BoydJones
I would like to learn more about this - why does the Arab world use Indian numerals whereas the West uses Arabic numerals?
Piping hot flat bread
Piping hot flat bread
Originally uploaded by BoydJones
Served with the Arabic breakfast selection. Still puffed up from the oven!
Arabic breakfast selection
Arabic breakfast selection
Originally uploaded by BoydJones
We had our weekly team breakfast at a nearby breakfast joint. No coffee but strong mint tea.
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Twitter Wale + Moleskine + CNY
2009年邮政贺卡新鲜出炉！
Originally uploaded by 广善
Nice! Twitter-Whale-and-Moleskine-themed Lunar New Year red envelopes!
Monday, January 19, 2009
65% with 5% for Gaza
65% with 5% for Gaza
Originally uploaded by BoydJones
I was told this promotion (in a shopping mall in Riyadh) advertises up to 65% off with 5% going towards Gaza-related charities.
Friday, January 16, 2009
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Strategic due diligence process
Strategic due diligence process
Originally uploaded by carlos_valdecantos
Excellent slide from mmC.com!
Saturday, January 03, 2009
Riyadh offices of the Bin Ladin Group
Riyadh offices of the Bin Ladin Group
Originally uploaded by BoydJones
www.sbg.com.sa/
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saudi_Binladin_Group
kashek o bademjan - use that flat bread!
kashek o bademjan - use that flat bread!
Originally uploaded by BoydJones
Persian / Iranian cuisine - eggplant, sour yogurt, walnut and mint. Use your flat bread to scoop some up!
Thursday, January 01, 2009
New Year's Resolutions / Wish List for Riyadh and Saudi Arabia in 2009
1. Purchase road sweeping / cleaning machines and hire people to operate them daily.
2. Hire more traffic police to enforce traffic laws.
3. Start a campaign to encourage people to fasten seat belts in the front seat.
4. Start a campaign to encourage people to use baby seats and not sit with babies in the front seat
5. Start planning public transportation – busses, subways, light rail – this will also boost the economy too.
6. Start a recycling program citywide. More jobs.
7. Curb the feral cat population. More jobs.
For the entire super sunny Gulf and Middle East:
* Implement a solar energy program - did you know Israel has solar water heaters on every rooftop?
2. Hire more traffic police to enforce traffic laws.
3. Start a campaign to encourage people to fasten seat belts in the front seat.
4. Start a campaign to encourage people to use baby seats and not sit with babies in the front seat
5. Start planning public transportation – busses, subways, light rail – this will also boost the economy too.
6. Start a recycling program citywide. More jobs.
7. Curb the feral cat population. More jobs.
For the entire super sunny Gulf and Middle East:
* Implement a solar energy program - did you know Israel has solar water heaters on every rooftop?
Saturday, December 27, 2008
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Interviewed regarding Taipei
I was interviewed for Cebu Pacific Air's inflight magazine, Smile regarding what to do in Taipei. Here is a link.
Tuesday, December 09, 2008
Monday, December 08, 2008
TiT - photographed by Ross
TiT - photographed by Ross
Originally uploaded by BoydJones
My friend Ross took this photo of Taiwan's most exciting residential project -- TiT! No, not "breast" but "Town in Town"! (What does that mean?)
I blogged about this before too.
Wednesday, December 03, 2008
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Syrian sausages - Where can I get some of this in Riyadh?
Friday, November 28, 2008
Dog tired...
DSC02344 dog
Originally uploaded by alsalam4
I feel as tired as this Syrian dog today after a hectic work week... (We work Saturdays to Wednesdays).
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Betel nut box litter
Betel nut box
Originally uploaded by BoydJones
Given the popularity of betel nut in Taiwan, the ground is littered with betel nut boxes.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Kashk - hot fermented yogurt broth
Kashk - hot fermented yogurt broth
Originally uploaded by BoydJones
This fermented yogurt-like broth is heated and poured liberally over the mansaf.
Cheesy konafah - dark coffee in the background
Cheesy konafah - dark coffee in the background
Originally uploaded by BoydJones
http://mideastfood.about.com/od/dessertssweetspastries/r/konafah.htm - recipe.
Monday, November 24, 2008
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