Creamy Chicken Fettuccine

Italian for dinner it is! This classic Italian dish is quick and easy to make. Whatever your choice, chicken or shrimp, with these simple steps, you’ll have a hearty dinner on the table in no time!

Don’t be intimidated by the name of this dish, it sounds like something only a restaurant can make for you, but stay with me! Read the instructions below-you can totally do this.

Here’s the recipe:
Serves 3-4
INGREDIENTS
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 chicken breasts, sliced thinly into strips
1 onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons pepper
2 cups heavy cream
¼ cup parsley, chopped
12 ounces cooked fettucine
PREPARATION
Heat oil in a pot over high heat.
Add the chicken and let it brown in the pan, cooking until no pink is showing.
Add the onions, garlic, salt, and pepper, cook until onions are translucent and soft.
Add the heavy cream and parsley, stirring until evenly mixed.
Add the fettuccine and stir until the pasta is evenly coated.
Serve!

Shop Till You Drop

Events & Experiences, Hotel, Lifestyle

Get in on the fun of the Dubai Shopping Festival. The Dubai Shopping Festival takes place each year in the city, lasting a month and bringing millions of eager bargain hunters to the city. In total, the event has attracted 35 million visitors to Dubai since 1996. Dubai is renowned for being a beautiful harmony of tradition and modernity, and nowhere is this more evident than in its shopping scene. On top of taking advantage of Dubai’s famous luxury malls and typical souks for some unique retail therapy, visitors will be able to experience Dubai as a family-friendly tourist destination. Take a look at the specially designed Shopping Festival 2016 package “‘Shop Till You Drop’’ launched by the award-winning five-star hotel in opulent Dubai and plan your trip to the pearl of the Gulf. Add more style to your Dubai experience by staying at The Oberoi, Dubai. Located in the downtown area the hotel is just minutes away from the Dubai Mall and the Mall of Emirates.

Available from January 02, 2016 the ‘’Shop Till You Drop’’ package at The Oberoi, Dubai, offers a stunning five-star stay next to Dubai’s Burj Khalifa. Bigger is always better, or at least that’s what you’ll be thinking when staring up at the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, during your stay at The Oberoi, Dubai. Ideally located 5 minutes’ drive from The Dubai Mall, this 5-star hotel offers an Olympic-sized outdoor pool – we told you size was important – and extensive spa menu to soothe post-shopping muscles after a visit to the nearby Dubai Mall.

Designed keeping in mind the astute taste of the guests, the ‘’Shop Till You Drop’’ package incorporates complimentary hourly shuttle service to the festival venues, that will ensure guests are never far away from the action. Guests can even send their shopping bags back to their room while they continue to shop, dine or simply soak in the entertainment. A dedicated concierge desk will guide the guests to the best bargains of the day. All this while you stay at the most elegant accommodations in the city, with a choice of the finest world cuisine and savour the legendary and award winning hospitality of Oberoi Hotels.

Package Overview:

The Shop Till You Drop Package at the Oberoi Dubai includes:

Luxury Accommodation in Deluxe Room.
24-hour butler service, to assist with every last detail, such as the packing of purchases, the booking of personal stylist consultants or arranging private viewings in exclusive boutiques.
Daily buffet breakfast for two at the World Cuisine Restaurant – Nine7One
Hotel credit of AED 200 per room per day for redemption across all three signature restaurants and at The Oberoi Spa.
Scheduled shuttle service to Dubai Mall
Shopping bags collection service, three times a day from the malls, while you continue shopping

Package Price:

The ‘’Shop Till You Drop’’ Experience at The Oberoi, Dubai is priced at AED 1,400 / £243 GBP (approx.) per night and is subject to 10% municipality fees, 10% service charge and tourism dirham fee of AED 20, per bedroom, per night.

Note:

The ‘‘Shop Till You Drop’’ package at The Oberoi Dubai, is available from 2nd January to 2nd February 2016.

* Terms and conditions apply

Offer applicable for a minimum of a two nights stay. Offer excludes 24th – 28th January 2016
Hotel credit not applicable at Lindo Beauty Spa and Iris Restaurant & Bar Lounge. Hotel credit to be used towards charges at the hotel restaurants and spa only (does not include room charges). Credit must be used during the stay and cannot be combined with any other offer
Extension of stay on the same rate is subject to availability of rooms

Plan your visit to Dubai to experience this unique Package first-hand, Indulge in lavishness and enjoy the pleasures of premium exclusive services.

Need more information about the Package? Got some pre-stay queries? Want to request a quote or make a reservation? Please call +971 4 444 1 444 or e-mail Reservations.TODB@oberoihotels.com and quote ‘Shop Till you Drop’.

Let the coming year be the harbinger of more HAPPINESS and better HEALTH & harvest promising HOPE and positive HAPPENINGS for all of us.

Wishing you Great Bliss 2016!

Xoxo

~Sanchali

A Year full Of Surprises

Events & Experiences

It’s Boxing Day 2015 and my husband and I are feeling full of love, food and Rehydrate after last night. We were planning to go on a trip to the King Fahd Causeway that links Saudi Arabia with Bahrain, but have changed mind, decided to stay home, order food, watch movies (that are added to our queue of must-see films) and drink Coffee ❤

This year we had Christmas in a new country and we were absolutely enchanted with the festive spirit and Father Christmas! It may not have been a traditional Christmas braai but it was our Christmas and one that we’ll cherish for many years to come.

It was one of the best Gifts on Christmas Day ever

Christmas lights are always so twisted..But I like them so much 🙂 ❤

Couldn’t have asked for a better way to end 2015. I hope you all had a wonderful ‪Christmas and a great start to the New Year ‬wherever you are and whatever you did 🙂

Xoxo

~Sanchali

Home of Motorsport in the Middle East

Events & Experiences, Travel and Food

I went to the Bahrain International Circuit on December 16. It was my first race circuit experience and a fantastic one altogether. Bahrain itself is an incredible country, experiencing that furious development the gulf has recently become famous for. The circuit is 30 km from Manama (from where i stay) and it takes around 35 minutes to get there by car. As it was the 44th National Day of Bahrain, it took us about 3 hours to reach there due to the celebrations and heavy traffic.

Apologies for the quality of the photo people, they were clicked with my mobile phone and the camera modes somehow just weren’t working right that evening, but it gives a flavor of the celebrations.

The drive to the circuit is quite incredible.. scenic dessert landscape the whole way, then suddenly the massive entrance to the complex and the huge round princes tower suddenly pops into view. Its literally in the middle of the dessert. The organisation and facilities were of world class standard. We were dropped off at the entrance right in front of our grandstand.

The distinctive Al-Sakhir Tower of the Formula One Racetrack rises above the surrounding desert like a beacon. If you are visiting Bahrain out of season and are curious to see what a state-of-the-art race track looks like, then you can join a 40-minute tour of the grounds, including the media centre and race control room, and even take a lap around the circuit.

There are also opportunities to see drag racing at the circuit and to experience four-wheel driving (BD12 for 25-minute ride; BD65 for self-drive). Go-carting (BD10 for 15-minute drive) is available daily.

Thank y’all for stopping by my blog! I hope you enjoy reading my posts as much as I enjoy writing them, and if you have any questions make sure you leave a comment! Save and share the places you love in your city ❤ Until my next post

Xoxo

~Sanchali

Bluefield Burger – A Quick Bite

Events & Experiences, Travel and Food

Good Evening from Manama!! 🙂

Bluefield Burger Evening Snack

This place has a very light atmosphere with bright colors, and when I see a bit of turquoise somewhere, my heart always skips a beat. My husband and I joined a friend here for a quick snack as we were picking up some groceries, the service team are very friendly and the food is well priced, fresh and tasty. The drinks are presented well and again are tasty and freshly made. Try the Homemade Greek Ice tea. They are quick and convenient, a good option for a quick bite and potentially a more substantial meal.

I love Bluefield’s menu. I believe they serve the best hot-dog in the whole Bahrain. My favorites are Chicken Quesadilla, Salmon Fillet and Aegean Cheese Rolls. The breakfast menu is also very good and the Coffee is great! I will become a loyal customer for sure 🙂 A lovely place to be I’ll certainly recommend it to family and friends.

Save and share the places you love in your city in the comments below! ❤

Xoxo

~Sanchali

Northern Run

Events & Experiences, Travel and Food

After showing you around the western and the eastern part of my new neighborhood, it’s time again for yet another part of the neighborhood stroll and this time it’s gonna be the Northern part, my absolute favorite in the neighborhood. This part of the neighborhood has a lot to offer. I like to start at the corner of Marvida Tower ( my current apartment) and Marriott Executive Apartments and then head east. There’s a nice loop, just under 6 miles that can be done without a single traffic light.

I love this path, and usually take a stroll or run on it. It’s a nice scenic loop, always lots of folks are out enjoying the bike path, fishing or just enjoying a great view of the Sea and the City. Makes for a nice morning run, or an evening sunset stroll. Lovely way to see part of Manama!!

Will share more about the place in the coming weeks.. Now it’s time to say good night. Good Night. Sleep Tight and Stay Healthy 🙂

Xoxo

~Sanchali

Hungry for More-Day 30-The Arabian Diaries

Events & Experiences

Last week I gave readers an inside scoop on the best of Western part of the neighborhood, so it is only fair to give Eastern part some love 🙂

Eastern Part is a quaint neighborhood nestled between other little areas of Juffair such as Al Shabab Road and Bahrain’s coastline. The area is the site of frenetic building activity, with new apartment buildings and hotels constructed each year and the suburban neighborhood houses many restaurants and retail outlets, such as McDonalds, Chilli’s, Nando’s, Asian Zyng, Dairy Queen, Hardee’s, Starbucks, Abraj Grills, and Burger King, etc.

Generally, visitors tend to gravitate toward the Shabab Avenue, the place offers delicious food, events, a variety of shopping, and a diverse subculture of people. I’ve been to this place couple of times with my husband and friends. I call this segment of road ”The American Alley” due to the several American fast food restaurants and the numerous Americans who go there. Very Americanized!

One also gets to see the city’s best street art and graffiti in this part of the world. You’ll often find culture and traditions in the form of street art here.

Eastern part is a small neighborhood with a big voice. I’m starting to feel right at home now in the hustle and bustle of the city! So far, Bahrain has been a delight to the senses. The smells, sounds, lights, traffic and the entire pace of life is at first overwhelming- but it’s the cultural differences I experience in my travels that always leave the biggest impression and keep me hungry for more.

So grateful for the new friends and memories I am making and for connecting with some of my readers out on the Island! Tell us what you love about your neighborhood. 🙂 Until my next post ✌❤️🔥

XOXO

~Sanchali

Meeting the Buddhas

Events & Experiences

I always consider myself as a simple Buddhist follower, I have some kind of confidence in it, and thus I want to study it more. Yesterday, I was invited by my friend from McLeodganj Monastery to attend a Prayer lead by His Holiness the Dalai Lama on the occasion of Je Tsongkhapa’s death anniversary (Gaden Ngamchoe) at Buddha Jayanti Park in New Delhi. At first I was not very sure that I will go considering the chilly, foggy morning and early hours of the event but I did not want to miss out on the amazing opportunity to hear His Holiness speak directly to us. I wanted it so bad, i decided to go against all the odds and I reached the venue 45 minutes late when it was all crowded with people, His disciples from all over the world.

His Holiness leading a public prayer offering!

One of the biggest conveniences of being a blogger-you MAY get consideration for the front row 😉

Crowd joining in prayers

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A view of the gathered crowd joining in prayers

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The statue of the Buddha at Buddha Jayanti Park in New Delhi

For me this meetup was about creating community with like-minded Buddhist oriented friends from all traditions. This is a place to spend time with folks who are passionate about their path, as well as looking for friends to spend time with.

Girls in their beautiful traditional outfits!

I am always searching for spaces to meet people and learn about the vivid and inspiring journey to the heart of the rich and magical realm of Buddhist visualization and devotional practices. For people interested in Buddhism or meditation or just leading a kinder life who are up for meeting like minded people, I am connected to a Facebook page too… join me! https://www.facebook.com/pages/Buddha-Nature-Sanchali/438640282841891?ref=hl

Feel free to message me with ideas for a round-table of 20ish people at quiet coffee shops, restaurants with side rooms, yoga studios, community centers, etc. Everyone is invited! Thanks y’all for dropping by my blog. Any and all feedback on it is welcome. Until my next post take care everyone and come back to blog.

XOXO

~Sanchali

Gibson Through The Lens

Events & Experiences, Hotel, Travel and Food

Gibson Through the Lens kicked off at Tease & Oval Lounge, Vivanta by Taj – Gurgaon; admission is free and open to all between 12pm-12am. Gibson Through The Lens has already exhibited to high acclaim in London, Berlin, Shanghai, Tokyo, Sydney and Los Angeles.

The exhibition debuted in India at Wink, Vivanta by Taj – President, Mumbai before moving onto 4 more Vivanta cities – Hyderabad, Chennai, Bangalore and Gurgaon.

The world-class photographic exhibition comprised of 60 vintage and rare photographs of the World’s Greatest Guitarists. It was an highly acclaimed and historic, musical photo exhibition and it displayed rare visuals of the world’s most iconic artists enjoying private moments with their Gibson guitars, be it backstage, on the tour bus, at home or live on stage. The exhibition showcased the works of thirty of the world’s most respected rock photographers including Baron Wolman, Neal Preston, Mick Rock, Bob Guerin, Ross.

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For further details, visit www.gibsonthroughthelens.com

Thanks y’all for dropping by my blog. Any and all feedback on it is welcome. Until my next post take care everyone and come back to blog.

XOXO

~Sanchali

Recently Departed Lover

Events & Experiences

Came across this really interesting display of art during an art show, which I visited recently where everything was cut in half from wall decor to canapé, the tables, wall clock, much to my surprise the television with half the screen and half a dvd player into the bargain.

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In the sense of being incomplete and fragmentary forms and structures here evokes the hollowed out presence of a recently departed lover. Part fetish and part traumatic object, they figure the impossibility of completion and the subjective destitution that it can leave behind-they are the torn halves of an integral whole to which however they do not add up.

Through this show, the artist wishes to confront the viewer with the prosaic reality of human relationships in this era of unapologetic individualism, reckless consumerism, and overbearing technology. In this show, the evolving socio-economic structures and the accompanying breakdown of traditional systems of values and beliefs have resulted in a new stage where relationships become areas of intense power struggle.

Artist: Deepjyoti Kalita

Art Show: Amour Fou