Food
Gathering over French cuisine at the Ramses Hilton
01 Mar 2010
On Monday morning, a group of expatriates, Egyptian housewives and several journalists gathered at the Windows on the World restaurant in Cairo's Ramses Hilton Hotel to attend a seminar given by Greek Chef Dimitrios on a how to prepare a...
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An appetizing Bodegan update
27 Feb 2010
Cairo’s foodies can be notoriously fickle. Tastes and fads change, and today’s Tamarai can become tomorrow’s Justine—sad, neglected, and unloved—in a heartbeat. The latest trends within the...
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The best Moulid pastries in town
23 Feb 2010
It was a longstanding family ritual. My mother, little sister and I--with nicely braided hair and colorful dresses--would take a taxi downtown to buy halawet el-moulid, the delicious sweets traditionally distributed to celebrate the birth...
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Mushroom and artichoke stuffed chicken breasts with rice
23 Feb 2010
A nice dinner piece. Prepare the casserole dish with all the ingredients, cover and leave in the fridge till you need to cook it. Oven time is 50 minutes.
Chicken Breasts4 chicken breasts - create a hole for stuffing by sticking a sharp...
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French countryside cooking in Cairo
13 Feb 2010
Picture this idyllic setting. It’s a cool afternoon in the countryside, a gentle breeze sways the leaves overhead, providing just the right amount of shade in this cool but sunny climate. You enter a lush garden, where...
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Suggestions for Valentine's Day
11 Feb 2010
Whatever your plans this Sunday night--be they for a romantic candlelight dinner with that special someone, or to simply party the night away--here are a handful of options for Valentine's Day venues in Cairo. Sangria &...
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Not your typical Indian cooking class
01 Feb 2010
Apple strudel, smoked salmon, and fresh coffee. A brunch date? No, the start of a Ramses Hilton cooking class. It's a Thursday morning and around 30 women (and two men) have gathered for a session on how to prepare a three-course Indian...
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Ancient Egyptian fish dishes
27 Jan 2010
The civilization of Ancient Egypt was a shining light amid the darkness of the rest of the world. At this society's center was the Nile River. It was on the banks of the Nile that Ancient Egypt grew and prospered. The river provided...
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Lucille’s: An American diner in Cairo
20 Jan 2010
Long-time favorite of the American expatriate community in Maadi, Lucille’s, which was started and is still run by a Cairo resident of the same name, has attracted a passionate following among locals as well. Try to get a seat during...
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A peaceful excursion surrounded by Giza
14 Jan 2010
Much copied, but rarely equaled, Andrea’s of Marioutieh is a Cairo institution. A testament to its success is the number of imposters that it has spawned. The real Andrea is a bit difficult to find, tucked along a canal road in...
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