Life & Style
Eidyah: Money for children during Eid
August 31, 2011
Eidyah: Money for children during Eid
Everything is falling into place. Children are dressed in new clothes, street fairs and festivals are being held, and lights…
The standard Eid dessert: Kahk
August 31, 2011
The standard Eid dessert: Kahk
Both Muslims and Christians in Egypt celebrate their feasts with special desserts baked for each occasion. Two such desserts, kahk…
Joint campaign to work toward a harassment-free Eid
August 30, 2011
Joint campaign to work toward a harassment-free Eid
Volunteers have launched a campaign in Cairo and Alexandria to fight sexual harassment during Eid. The "Safe Eid for Egyptian…
Watering the street: A closer look at a strange local tradition
August 29, 2011
Watering the street: A closer look at a strange local tradition
Mohamed Saeed holds a hose in his hand early in the morning and sprays the asphalt street in front of…
Daily Ramadan Recipe #25: Homemade red velvet cupcakes
August 28, 2011
Daily Ramadan Recipe #25: Homemade red velvet cupcakes
Red velvet cupcakes have made their appearance in Nola and Crumbs - the cupcake moguls of the Cairo dessert scene…
A Nordic Ramadan
August 28, 2011
A Nordic Ramadan
In Scandinavia - a region that includes Norway, Sweden and Denmark - Muslims are a minority and there are no…
Children’s corner: Fall activities for children
August 26, 2011
Children’s corner: Fall activities for children
As September approaches and a new school year looms on the horizon, parents around Egypt are faced with a flurry…
Daily Ramadan Recipe #24 – Tajin with fereek and meat
August 26, 2011
Daily Ramadan Recipe #24 – Tajin with fereek and meat
Fereek (grits) make for a delicious meal that only require a little chicken or meat on the side to…
Daily Ramadan Recipe #23 – A beet salad trio
August 25, 2011
Daily Ramadan Recipe #23 – A beet salad trio
Often featured as an artless pile of pickles, beets are not the most glamorous vegetable, or most widely loved. But…