Life & Style
Postcard from Montreal: A visit to the Old Montreal district
August 23, 2011
Postcard from Montreal: A visit to the Old Montreal district
Montreal is a beautiful city to visit and stroll around, with an understated feeling about it that is very inviting.…
Abdel Wahab: Renowned Lebanese chain arrives in Zamalek, but needs work
August 22, 2011
Abdel Wahab: Renowned Lebanese chain arrives in Zamalek, but needs work
Abdel Wahab, the renowned chain of Lebanese restaurants, has launched its first branch in Egypt on the banks of the…
Daily Ramadan Recipe #21 – Watermelon salad
August 21, 2011
Daily Ramadan Recipe #21 – Watermelon salad
We’re always saying there must be something good about Ramadan in the summer and although we may thank God every…
Daily Ramadan Recipe #20 – Cool sohour cucumber sandwiches
August 21, 2011
Daily Ramadan Recipe #20 – Cool sohour cucumber sandwiches
As Ramadan winds to a close, the obsession with traditional sohour food wanes. Your palette begins to reject another helping…
Summer food poisoning: Concerns and prevention
August 21, 2011
Summer food poisoning: Concerns and prevention
Five-year-old Abdulrahman Karim wakes up in the middle of the night. He has vomited and he also has diarrhea. This…
Streets of Cairo: Ashmawy and Darb al-Barabra, Cairo’s light-selling district
August 20, 2011
Streets of Cairo: Ashmawy and Darb al-Barabra, Cairo’s light-selling district
Ashmawy and Darb al-Barabra are popular market places specialized in light fixtures. While they are well-known for their attractive low…
Children’s corner: Salt dough recipe
August 19, 2011
Children’s corner: Salt dough recipe
Nothing is more fun for young children than engaging in activities that exercise both their minds and their hands. Creating…