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abela August 2016 n Issue 33 delicatesse fine food, travel and living a sprinkle of SALT sunshine CITRUS sensations vintage DESSERTS the return ... Learn to be free The Austrian Lakes The Magic of Mleiha August 2016 n Issue 33 in this [summer] issue ... ... a quick word 5 a message from Souq Planet The secrets of Mleiha 6 ancient tombs, adrenaline sports ... Summer recipes 9 try these easy recipes to lighten your diet Beetroot 13 a humble root vegetable packed with vitamins Retro puds 16 are vintage desserts making a comeback A salt worth its salt 18 an essential to life Salt-baked fish 21 a simple way to show-off in the kitchen Salted caramel 23 delicious sweet and salty kick What’s new in store ... 25 our line-up of new products Culture, castles and caves 34 visit the Austrian lake district Learn to be free 44 freediving basics Inspector ‘chill’ gadget 50 what’s new in 2016 Designed and produced for Souq Planet by Phishface Creative FZ LLC. www.phishface.com To advertise please call: +971 2 634 5151 Written material and imagery contained in this magazine are copyrighted and the sole property of Souq Planet, Phishface Creative FZ LLC. or ©PHISHFOTOZ and may not be reproduced as a whole or in part without express written permission from the publisher. ©Souq Planet 2016 3 August 2016 n Issue 33 dear readers Welcome back to, ‘delicatesse’, our free in-store magazine to complement your lifestyle, introduce new products, and hopefully entertain. We are well into the throes of summer now and hopefully you are looking forward to a great holiday and some relaxing time with family and friends. This month we tour the Austrian lake district, a spectacular concentration of ice caves, salt mines and stunning mirror lakes. If you want to inject a little bit of freshness into your summer dishes, why not consider a punch of citrus? Beetroot is also on the menu - a versatile and nutrient-packed root vegetable you shouldn’t overlook. Don’t forget to use your Smart Shopper Card for all your shopping. Collect points every time you shop and redeem them for shopping vouchers to spend in-store. It’s simple: shop, earn points, redeem shopping rewards! Pick up your instant application pack or ask one of our staff for more information. We would like to hear what you think of delicatesse magazine, so please drop an email to [email protected] and let us know. sincerely yours, The Editor 5 August 2016 n Issue 33 August 2016 n Issue 33 The historically important site offers insight into civilizations from hundred thousands of years the unwritten history of Mleiha can be found quietly minding its own business at the hiking activities - all operated with complete sensitivity to the foot of the popular dune driving enthusiast’s destination, surroundings. Visitors can embark on tours to seven main Fossil Rock, just off the Sharjah-Kalba highway. It is one tracks around the site including the Fossil Rock, Camel Rock of the most important archeological sites in the UAE as tour and the Valley of the Caves. Visitors have the opportunity mleiha it is the location of many ruins and burial sites that date to camp out and undertake environmentally friendly off-road back to ancient times, some of which are more than activities in 4x4 vehicles. Among other activities there will thousands of years old. The development of this area aims also be guided walks on camel trails to see the paths ancient to highlight tourist and historical attractions, introduce the civilizations took to cross the desert. region’s rich cultural legacy and archaeological heritage And after that, perhaps drop into the Mleiha Bystro, a and attract visitors, particularly nature and heritage lovers contemporary eatery offering a spectacular view to the to the emirate of Sharjah. rock formations and activities going on outside. Floor to The first phase saw the opening of the Mleiha Archaeological ceiling windows give the place a light and airy feel, almost Centre, designed to allow visitors to gain a deeper like to you are already outside. Food and coffee are top insight in a fun and interactive manner - and is very well notch and might even be worth a relaxed drive out for a designed. Archaeological finds are on show, all displayed nice Friday lunch. in an informative and educational manner, with historical The second phase will involve the construction of Mleiha facts about the region, and interactive screens playing National Desert Park over an area of 450 square kilometres. documentaries about Mleiha’s history. This will serve as a wildlife reserve that will see the release “The project includes a variety of natural terrain, such as of a range of animals such as the Oryx, Gazelles and the mountains and desert, and there is also considerable diversity Mountain Deer, in collaboration with the Sharjah Environment of rare plants in the region. We are currently conducting a host and Protected Areas Authority (EPAA). It will also include of studies and research with relevant bodies to find ways to the setting up of the Night Camping Park, which will be increase and protect the plant diversity, which characterises fully equipped to cater to the needs of camping lovers, in the area. The project is expected to attract thousands of addition to a motel for overnight stays. Development work is visitors, particularly nature and heritage lovers, to introduce underway to renovate old buildings at the site to serve as a them to the region’s rich archaeological heritage,” HE motel within the project. Marwan bin Jassim Al Sarkal, CEO of Shurooq said. We can’t wait! Roll on the cooler temperatures and watch out There are a number of exciting sporting activities to be for our next Mleiha installment where we go on an adrenaline- enjoyed here too, such as fat biking, dune buggying and fuelled adventure! 6 7 August 2016 n Issue 33 summer recipe corner Freshen up your summer with some light and delicious citrus- inspired recipe ideas 9 August 2016 n Issue 33 August 2016 n Issue 33 recipe corner Scallops with Lemon Butter Lemon Chicken recipe corner In season right now! And all you need are 5 ingredients and a maximum of 10 minutes to produce the When it comes to summer, a heavy meat like beef can be a little heavy to stomach on a hot day. Chicken most decadent, buttery scallops you have ever tasted. Yep, it’s just that easy and simple! Scallops are on the other hand is light, tasty and goes well with lemon and a touch of lavender. Pop it all in one pot a great choice for bumping up the protein in a meal since they are low fat (depending how much butter and forget about it, and you might just have the perfect no frills, full of flavour summer lunch! you use!) and low carb – they are essentially little bundles of protein! They also have a good amount of INGREDIENTS: essential minerals such as iron, zinc, selenium, and magnesium. 1360g chicken thighs or drumsticks, 2 tablespoons dried lavender, 4 tablespoons olive oil, 4 tablespoons INGREDIENTS: honey, 2 sprigs thyme, Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon, A generous pinch of salt 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, 450g scallops, salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste. For the lemon METHOD: butter sauce, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 cloves garlic, minced, Juice of 1 lemon, salt and freshly Marinate the chicken: Crush the lavender with a mortar and pestle. In a large bowl, combine the crushed ground black pepper, to taste, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves lavender with the oil, honey, thyme, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Mix well. Place the chicken in a large, deep container. Pour the marinade over the chicken and make sure all the pieces are well coated. Cover METHOD: and marinate for at least 1 hour (or up to 4 hours.) Preheat the oven to 200 degrees C. Put the chicken and Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Remove the small side muscle from the marinade in a large roasting pan and sprinkle with salt. Roast the chicken for 40 to 45 minutes, turning the scallops, rinse with cold water and thoroughly pat dry. Season scallops with salt and pepper, to taste. pieces over halfway. To check if the chicken is done, pierce the thickest part of a thigh or drumstick with a Working in batches, add scallops to the skillet in a single layer and cook, flipping once, until golden skewer; the juices will run clear instead of pink or red when done. Transfer the chicken to a large serving brown and translucent in the centre, about 1-2 minutes per side. Set aside and keep warm. To make the dish, pour the cooking juices over, and serve. lemon butter sauce, melt 2 tablespoons butter in the skillet. Add garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in lemon juice; season with salt and pepper, to taste. LOOK FOR Serve scallops immediately with lemon butter sauce, garnished with parsley, if desired. Look at the “best by” date before you buy. If the date on the package is not anywhere near the date you are buying it on, it is safe to eat. The date the product expires is something required by law, so you can trust LOOK FOR that. Observe the colour. If the chicken is pink in colour, it usually means it is safe to eat. Any meat that has Look for scallops that are a uniform pearly-white colour with firm, slightly moist flesh.