Weekend links, Corona Edition #9.

A week of progress (mostly).  I’m working on two new books (I have my reasons), and other than some strange cravings (movie popcorn with M&Ms — why?), it’s been another week of about the same.  Although we did manage to get our aircon fixed, as well as our lighting and irrigation in the backyard, so that’s an entirely different level of excitement.

• Sign of the times?  Which restaurants will reopen, and which won’t?
• Fresh on Table link, Courtney10
• A book I’d like to read.
• Who needs Chex Mix?  Everyone needs Chex Mix.
• Iftar when you’re social distancing.
• Interesting read — this butcher makes sausages to get people to eat less meat.
• Need to know how to saber?  I’ve got you covered.
• Would you spend $800 for takeout?  (What if it came from a highly rated Michelin restaurant?)
• Why doesn’t Aldi play music in their stores?  (Honestly, I love it when it’s Ramadan and stores don’t play music here – it’s delightful).
• All red. All ketchup.  All puzzle.
• What could be wrong with caffeinated wine?
• All hail Chef Baby.
• I was (awkwardly) on Dubai Eye this week (not my best episode, but still fun to talk to Helen).

This weekend we’re going to do a little tie-dye project with our nephews, and most likely order takeaway.  What about you?  What are you up to?  Taking advantage of some of the relaxed Dubai rules?  Let me know!