Thought For Food: First Time Trying Out A Dish In First Time At Desi Restaurant In Bradenton - IMRAN®

Thought For Food: First Time Trying Out A Dish In First Time At Desi Restaurant In Bradenton - IMRAN® 

This past Sunday marked my first time in Bradenton in quite a while. As the evening grew late, I decided to stop for dinner before heading home. I passed a Desi restaurant I had never visited before and chose to try it—my first time at that establishment.

Once seated, I faced a familiar decision: Chicken Tikka Masala (this pic), is a staple in my visits to Pakistani or meat-serving Indian restaurants. But I also wanted to try something new. The menu offered a sweet mango chicken dish, which briefly caught my attention. However, I prefer the sharper, more traditional Pakistani pickled mango chicken—unavailable here.

Instead, I opted for the staff’s recommendation: a yogurt-based chicken dish with herbs and spices. It was my first time trying that preparation. The dish was acceptable, though not memorable. Still, the overall food quality and service were quite good, making the experience worthwhile.

© 2025 IMRAN® 

#IMRAN #Florida #Bradenton #food #Pakistani #Indian #cuisine #dining #foodie #humor #wordplay #travel

Sedated K2 Chilling Watching Another Dog At Veterinarian Office - IMRAN®

Sedated K2 Chilling Watching Another Dog At Veterinarian Office - IMRAN® 

K2 was given some tablets overnight and in the morning so he’d be chill and more cooperative in having X-rays taken without resisting the physical manipulation needed. He was plopped on the couch but still actively watching another dog across the waiting room. 

© 2025 IMRAN® 

#IMRAN #Florida #TampaBay #ApolloBeach #GSD #GermanShepherdDogs #dogs #K2 #pets #animals 

Thought For Food: Convenient Cuisine, Pretty Pineapple Salsa Salmon, Midnight-Marinated Lemon Wasabi Friday Feast — IMRAN®

Thought For Food: Convenient Cuisine, Pretty Pineapple Salsa Salmon, Midnight-Marinated Lemon Wasabi Friday Feast — IMRAN®

I love being HappilySingle™. I love eating—as my waistline and double chin have attested to for decades. 😀 But I’ve always hated, and mostly avoided, actual cooking. Grilling a burger or steak? Absolutely. And thanks to the fabulous convenience of air fryers, salmon and more? That, I can live with.

A salmon dish was my very first experiment with the excellent Philips XXL Air Fryer a few years ago. To my surprise, it turned out better than almost every salmon I’d ordered at even the best restaurants. Since then, I’ve experimented most with salmon, using a variety of ingredients. Each version has been different, and each one has been delicious.

This one was marinated overnight in wasabi, ginger, lemon, olive oil, soy sauce, black pepper, and mustard. I topped it with pineapple salsa and sour cream for visual flair and flavor. The tiny olive slices, each with a dollop of mustard, were a spontaneous experiment in taste and presentation. The result? A definite A++ meal and — as always — one I’m grateful to the Almighty for providing.

© 2025 IMRAN®

#IMRAN #Florida #TampaBay #ApolloBeach #cooking #food #humor #lifestyle #restaurants #homemade #autobiography #fish #salmon #cuisine #dining #foodie #vegetables #health #weekend #AirFryer #seafood

K2 on All Fours, Bird on One, Both Keeping Watch Across the Gulf Of “MaxiPhone”, Late Night Late Summer Sunday - IMRAN®

K2 on All Fours, Bird on One, Both Keeping Watch Across the Gulf Of “MaxiPhone”, Late Night Late Summer Sunday - IMRAN®

Three-second long exposure, handheld iPhone 16 Pro Max. My German Shepherd K2 sat on the broken boardwalk, facing an indigenous bird sitting on the dock across the water. The bird balanced on one leg, both eyes fixed on the dog. K2 returned the gaze, unmoving. Two creatures. Two stances. One silent standoff.

© 2025 IMRAN®

#IMRAN #Florida #TampaBay #ApolloBeach #GSD #GermanShepherdDogs #dogs #nature #birds #animals #night #summer #weekend #Sunday #wildlife 

Thought For Food: Spicy Omelette Overcast Sunday — IMRAN®

Thought For Food: Spicy Omelette Overcast Sunday — IMRAN®

Brown eggs, sautéed mushrooms, diced chicken, bell peppers, onions, with cheddar cheese, salsa, and sour cream. Light breakfast - my version. 

© 2025 IMRAN®

#IMRAN #Florida #TampaBay #ApolloBeach #cooking #food #humor #lifestyle #peppers #chicken #homemade #cuisine #foodie #vegetables #health #weekend #Sunday #brunch 

Kennedy & K2 Loved Winter Playtime At Apollo Beach Home Tampa Bay Beach In Winter 2023 - IMRAN®

Kennedy & K2 Loved Winter Playtime At Apollo Beach Home Tampa Bay Beach In Winter 2023 - IMRAN®

A cherished memory from the winter of 2023, when life with Kennedy and K2 was full of joy and quiet moments. 

It was February 3—just two weeks before K2’s third birthday, and the fourth anniversary of Kennedy arriving at his forever home.

Tampa Bay that morning was a portrait of serenity. And this moment became one to hold onto forever.

© 2023–2025 IMRAN® 

#ApolloBeach, #Architecture, #Beach, #Florida, #GermanShepherdDogs, #gratitude, #GSD, #Home, #IMRAN, #Imran #Anwar, #iPhone, #K2, #Kennedy, #memories, #seaside, #winter, #dogs

Thought For Food: First Time Trying Out A Dish In First Time At Desi Restaurant In Bradenton - IMRAN®

Thought For Food: First Time Trying Out A Dish In First Time At Desi Restaurant In Bradenton - IMRAN® 

This past Sunday marked my first time in Bradenton in quite a while. As the evening grew late, I decided to stop for dinner before heading home. I passed a Desi restaurant I had never visited before and chose to try it—my first time at that establishment.

Once seated, I faced a familiar decision: Chicken Tikka Masala (right), is a staple in my visits to Pakistani or meat-serving Indian restaurants. But I also wanted to try something new. The menu offered a sweet mango chicken dish, which briefly caught my attention. However, I prefer the sharper, more traditional Pakistani pickled mango chicken—unavailable here.

Instead, I opted for the staff’s recommendation: a yogurt-based chicken dish with herbs and spices (left). It was my first time trying that preparation. The dish was acceptable, though not memorable. Still, the overall food quality and service were quite good, making the experience worthwhile.

© 2025 IMRAN® 

#IMRAN #Florida #Bradenton #food #Pakistani #Indian #cuisine #dining #foodie #humor #wordplay #travel 

iPhone Selfie • Meta Ray-Ban • JFK • Springtime NY Home Visit — IMRAN®

iPhone Selfie • Meta Ray-Ban • JFK • Springtime NY Home Visit — IMRAN®

I’ve favored Ray-Ban aviators since my teen years in Pakistan—sleek, timeless, and unapologetically cool. But today’s smart glasses demand more: batteries, cameras, mics, speakers… all crammed into frames that lean more Clark Kent than Top Gun.

This was the only form factor that offered the color-shifting lenses and tech I needed. A compromise in style, maybe—but not in capability & options.

© 2025 IMRAN®

#IMRAN #NewYork #JFK #travel #airport #DeltaAirlines #spring #Meta #RayBan #selfie #SmartGlasses  

Midnight Breakfast - IMRAN®

Midnight Breakfast - IMRAN® 

Sometimes I just want a hearty breakfast omelette… at midnight. That’s what I get for having an early dinner.

But hey—technically it’s morning in Pakistan, where I was born. So really, I’m just syncing with my roots.

And look: fruit instead of pancakes. Clearly a health-conscious decision. 😄

© 2025 IMRAN® 

#IMRAN #omelette #eggs #breakfast #midnight #humor #eating IHOP

Seaside Weekend Hot Dog Cool Shade Big Stick Toy Story - IMRAN®

Seaside Weekend Hot Dog Cool Shade Big Stick Toy Story - IMRAN® 

K2, proud and content with one of his many random fetch-stick trophies, lounging on the nearby empty lot.

Hot days don’t dampen his drive to chase and play in full sun—but when the sprinting’s done, he’s a master of shade-seeking. 

© 2025 IMRAN® 

#IMRAN #Florida #TampaBay #ApolloBeach #GSD #GermanShepherdDogs #dogs #humor #wordplay #weekend #summer #weather #greenery #bokeh #gratitude #K2 

Purple & Gold Summer Sunset Sky Tampa Bay Florida - IMRAN®

Purple & Gold Summer Sunset Sky Tampa Bay Florida - IMRAN®

© 2025 IMRAN®

#IMRAN #Florida #TampaBay #ApolloBeach #sunset #summer #nature #gratitude #lifestyle #GermanShepherdDog #seaside #beach #dronephotography DJI IMRAN

Magnificent Fire Island, Long Island, New York, Atlantic Ocean, Winter Sunset - IMRAN®

Magnificent Fire Island, Long Island, New York, Atlantic Ocean, Winter Sunset - IMRAN®
During a winter visit to my blessed Long Island, New York home for Valentine's Day weekend with my then-girlfriend, I captured this magnificent sunset on Fire Island at Smith Point Beach Park. The image was stitched from multiple handheld iPhone photos, so some stitching artifacts are visible on the right side.

© 2022-2025 IMRAN®

#Beach, #FireIsland, #IMRAN, #iPhone, #LongIsland, #memories, #Nature, #NewYork, #Ocean, #Panorama, #seaside, #SmithPoint, #Sunset, #Tourism, #Travel, #winter

Why? Why This Spot In Massive Mostly Empty Parking Lot? - IMRAN®

Why? Why This Spot In Massive Mostly Empty Parking Lot? - IMRAN® 

Another demonstration of people’s behavior. Surely this is some sort of mental health issue that some people have. 

Nearly closing time. The entire massive parking lot of this Home Depot was almost empty. I specifically parked further away from the entrance to not have other cars parked next to mine.

I come back out and this is what I see. Why? Why here?

Weren’t all the other empty spots visible in this photo — and four times more behind me (closer to the store) — somehow not the right color or texture for this person? 

© 2025 IMRAN® 

#IMRAN #Florida #SunCityCenter #BadDrivers #driving #parking #weirdos 

Bird(Dog)Watching - IMRAN®

 Bird(Dog)Watching - IMRAN® 

© 2025 IMRAN® 

#IMRAN #Florida #TampaBay #ApolloBeach #GSD #GermanShepherdDogs #dogs #birds #nature #HeronPointe #summer #animals 

Comatose Contacts, Catatonic Connections, Cleanup Cutoff Commences – IMRAN®

Comatose Contacts, Catatonic Connections, Cleanup Cutoff Commences – IMRAN®

Even after a major spring cleaning, Facebook says I’ve hit the 5,000 friend limit again. I’m humbled. Notifications say there are 1,000 more waiting at the velvet rope, and 18,000 followers sharing the IMRAN® journey & adventure. 😊

So, if we haven’t interacted in ages, if you’ve not had time to interact with me, sorry if you have to be cut from the “VIP lounge” of my friends. Nothing personal—just making space for those still clapping, laughing, or even heckling in the comments. 😊

I’d love to have you want to stay connected. It’s easy. 

Like a pic. Comment on a post whether you agree or disagree. Be something other than a digital ghost. 👻 I’m here, I’m engaged, and I’d love to keep you in the mix. Cleanup begins now. Bring popcorn. 🍿

© 2025 IMRAN®

#IMRAN #SocialMedia #engagement #friends #humor #communications #network #support #love #gratitude 

Delightfully Tasty & Unhealthy Homemade Double Cheeseburger – IMRAN®

Delightfully Tasty & Unhealthy Homemade Double Cheeseburger – IMRAN®

Everyone knows I hate cooking, but grilling hamburgers or steaks on a barbecue grill—or tossing salmon and other no-muss, no-fuss items into the air fryer—is something I’m grateful to get good results with.

This double cheeseburger was doubly tasty… and probably triply unhealthy.

Not to mention the Soda Shop Real Sugar can of Pepsi.

Hey, at least I’ve resisted the temptation of even Buy One Get One Free offers on my favorite Ben & Jerry’s, Häagen-Dazs, and Breyers ice creams for most of this year!

The indoor palms, backlit by Florida’s afternoon sunlight, give the image a magazine-picture feel. Would you agree?

© 2025 IMRAN®

#IMRAN #Florida #TampaBay #ApolloBeach #food #humor #eating #cooking #summer #bokeh #photography