WEEKEND ROUNDUP - "D"

STARTS WITH "D" - DANGEROUS - THE CHILD STICKING UP OUT OF THE SUNROOF OF THIS MOVING CAR IS ABOUT 6 OR 7 YRS OLD

A FAVORITE - DOOR

DELIGHTFUL - DESSERT!

LINKING TO - THE WEEKEND ROUNDUP

 

Divine Pistacchio Cake and Other Treats

A favorite restaurant of mine in Jeddah is Maison de Zaid.  It offers delectable specialty desserts in addition to a full menu with a Middle Eastern flair for breakfast, lunch and dinner.  One of their specialties is pistacchio cake which tastes as divine as it looks. 

They offer many other fine and fun treats, like fruity tarts and an unusual caramel cake topped with caramel popcorn. 

I haven't been to a restaurant in such a long time now. I am dreaming of all the great restaurants here in Jeddah and longing for the day when I can revisit them. 

Jeddah Character Cakes

Birthday celebrations have become more commonplace over the years since my arrival in the Land of Sand.  Jeddah even has several branches of  Chuck E Cheese restaurants that offer children's parties.  Sponge Bob Squarepants and Hello Kitty. Spiderman and Superman.  Take your pick of any theme! I just love seeing all the pretty cakes in the bakery department.

Divine Chocolate Mousse Cake

OMG the absolute BEST chocolate mousse cake ever is in Jeddah at a chain of pastry shops called Saededdin.  There are several different versions, including plain, with nuts, or crispy crunch.  I do consider myself quite an expert on chocolate for several reasons. First, it is one of my favorite things in the world.  Second I used to own a chocolate shop. And third is my extensive experience in sampling countless chocolates from all over the world.  LOL!

But don't just take my word for it - try the chocolate mousse cake from Saededdin and see for yourself.  

Jeddah Just Desserts

Yummy looking desserts at a new shop in a mall here in Jeddah

Saudi Arabia: Ice Cream Truck

Yes, there are ice cream trucks in Saudi Arabia too!  I love the bubble gum pink color of this one.

Jeddah: Lovely Bakery Treats

Saudis definitely have a sweet tooth.  There are chocolate shops and bakeries everywhere.  Many items are so beautiful you don't want to eat them.  Here are some beautiful cakes and bite size morsels.

Or if you prefer, here is a selection of mostly black and white cookies and treats.  

Mini Desserts at Le Connoissseur

Yummy! The desserts available at Le Connoisseur are almost too pretty to eat. Their creations are works of art.  Le Connoisseur is housed in the Bellevue building, along with three other wonderful restaurants: Amara, Ajji, and Lumiere. 

Dessert Time at Le Connoisseur

Yummy!  Le Connoisseur in Jeddah offers scrumptious baked goods and desserts presented so beautifully, they look too pretty to eat. 

Our World: Strung Dates

These are dates that have been pitted, strung, and dried.  Dates have long been a very popular staple in Middle Eastern diets and are usually offered in Saudi homes to guests who come visiting.  There are many varieties of dates, which are produced by the date palm tree.  They can range in color from a very light brown, to reddish or golden brown, to almost black, and their level of sweetness can vary as well.  Saudi Arabia is the world's 2nd largest producer of dates, as dates thrive in desert climates and conditions. 

Different kinds of dates are eaten at different stages of ripeness depending on when they are harvested.  In Arabic, dates are known by their state of ripeness.  Unripe is known as kimri.  The 2nd stage is called khalal, where the date is crunchy and large.  The 3rd stage of ripeness is known as rutab, which describes dates that are soft and ripe.  And finally, ripe and sun-dried dates are called tamr.



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The Connoisseur Bakery of Jeddah

The Connoisseur Bakery in Jeddah offers delectable selections that are works of art.  It is located in a restaurant complex on Prince Faisal Bin Fahd Street which houses a total of four upscale eateries. Aside from their artistic desserts and sweets, The Connoisseur also offers breads, croissants, and gift items.