Fresh Barhi Dates

Fresh barhi dates
Fresh barhi dates.

The first time I had a bite of these fresh yellow dates last year, I took an instant liking to them. They were sweet and crunchy. I later found out that they are called barhi dates and are imported from the Middle East. These delicious dates are available only during the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan. Although they are expensive, I prefer them over dried dates which are a tad too sweet for my liking.

Crepe Jasmine

Crepe jasmine at The Secret Garden of 1 Utama
Crepe jasmine – The Secret Garden of 1 Utama.

The air was refreshingly invigorating. The grounds were wet from the afternoon rainstorm that stopped just a while ago. We were greeted by these pinwheel-like crepe jasmine as we traipsed around the Secret Garden of 1 Utama with our cameras. The deluge may have washed away their intoxicating fragrance but the water droplets clinging on to their white petals made them look pristine still.