Sony Hajj ad
Originally uploaded by BoydJones
Saturday, December 27, 2008
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Syrian sausages - Where can I get some of this in Riyadh?
Thursday, November 27, 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).
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
Recipe: http://mideastfood.about.com/od/dessertssweetspastries/r/konafah.htm
Monday, November 24, 2008
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Twitter & Chinese clone sites
My micro-blogging addresses. Feel free to follow me:
www.twitter.com/BoydJones
www.zuosa.com/BoydJones - Chinese site.
http://fanfou.com/boyd - Chinese site.
www.twitter.com/BoydJones
www.zuosa.com/BoydJones - Chinese site.
http://fanfou.com/boyd - Chinese site.
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Singles entrance - Amo Hamza seafood restaurant
Singles entrance - Amo Hamza seafood restaurant
Originally uploaded by BoydJones
All restaurants and many other public locations in Saudi Arabia are segregated by sex. Single men (not single women) go into the Singles' Section. Women and families (men with women; children with women too) go into adjacent Family Sections.
I feel this is one reason there are no "No Smoking" sections in Saudi Arabia -- very hard to organize -- would they have to create four sections!
Mutton-laden spiced rice dish
Mutton-laden spiced rice dish
Originally uploaded by BoydJones
I have seen this dish at manyLebanese/Syrian restaurants. Fragrant rice with mutton. Delicious.
Was on of the many dishes at Maher's father-in-law's dinner party.
The Dinner Party - outskirts of Riyadh
The Dinner Party - outskirts of Riyadh
Originally uploaded by BoydJones
Attending a wonderful dinner party on Friday as invited by Maher Kotob. On the outskirts of Riyadh in a closed off private rental area. Grass. Lots of expats from Lebanon and Syria. Great food!
Monday, November 17, 2008
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Lebanese meal - delicious
Lebanese meal - delicious
Originally uploaded by BoydJones
Chicken. Fries. Picked veges. Garlic-flavored mayo. Fresh-squeezed orange+lemon juice.
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Feral garbage cat running away - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Feral garbage cat running away - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Originally uploaded by BoydJones
It is very hard to get a good photo of Riyadh's ubiquitous feral garbage cats resting on their territorial bins -- they sense something is up and run away like this kitty did.
Feral garbage cats - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Feral garbage cats - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Originally uploaded by BoydJones
Not sure how in iPhone messed up this photo. In any event, in the central "frame" one can see a feral garbage cat resting on its bin -- its territory.
Interesting to me that there are so many feral cats and no stray dogs.
Sunday, October 26, 2008
konafa nabulsia - cheese-based dessert - popular store in Jordan and Riyadh
konafa nabulsia - cheese-based dessert - popular store in Jordan and Riyadh
Originally uploaded by BoydJones
This hot dessert is sweet, is sprinkled with nuts and has a layer of delicious, chewy cheese underneath.
Friday, October 24, 2008
Clothes recycling drop off at the local mosque, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Clothes recycling drop off at the local mosque, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Originally uploaded by BoydJones
I have noticed such second-hand clothes recycling programs in Taiwan. Appears some Muslim organizations do the same. Wonder why this sort of effort is not seen in, for example, North America?
Large recycling bin at the local mosque, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Large recycling bin at the local mosque, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Originally uploaded by BoydJones
Since Riyadh has no mandatory recycling program, I am glad to see that the local mosque urges recycling.
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Bluetooth prohibited says dr-cafe.com
Bluetooth prohibited says dr-cafe.com
Originally uploaded by BoydJones
I assume the Dr. Cafe chain of cafes bans Bluetooth so men and women don't communicate between the Single Men and Family / Single Women sections.
Photography prohibited says dr-cafe.com
Photography prohibited says dr-cafe.com
Originally uploaded by BoydJones
Why in the world would the Dr. Cafe coffee shop chain in Saudi Arabia prohibit photography? High speed Wi Fi is available, but no photography?
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Majed's fresh dates - some starting to dry - gooey + sweet
Majed's fresh dates - some starting to dry - gooey + sweet
Originally uploaded by BoydJones
Majed provides us with excellent dates and fresh, Arab-brewed coffee almost everyday. Quite a cultural treat!
Male Muslim prayer room sign at the new Nankang Exhibition Center, Taipei, Taiwan
Male Muslim prayer room sign at the new Nankang Exhibition Center, Taipei, Taiwan
Originally uploaded by BoydJones
Taken at the Taiwan Broadband Show in Taipei. There is increasing interest globally in the world's Islamic marketplaces and such shows increasingly cater to religious needs.
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