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Eid recipes: The original lamb fatta
November 17, 2010
Eid recipes: The original lamb fatta
Although many variations can be applied to this simple dish, this is perhaps the core of all fatta dishes, the…
Eid recipes: Fig balsamic leg of lamb
November 16, 2010
Eid recipes: Fig balsamic leg of lamb
Make your Eid al-Adha meal a little different this year with this fabulous herb garlic leg of lamb in balsamic…
Eid al-Adha losing its real spirit
November 15, 2010
Eid al-Adha losing its real spirit
Eid al-Adha, or the "feast of sacrifice," used to be a time for family gatherings, spirituality, happiness, and new clothes.…
Benin…. Again?
November 15, 2010
Benin…. Again?
The barre country, to the east of Cotonou, will take the longest time to regain it’s footing after the floods.…
Mastering makeup: Blue eyes
November 15, 2010
Mastering makeup: Blue eyes
Having blue eyes is a plus on its own, but wearing the right colors can accentuate the beauty of your…
Dancing with strangers: Capoeira and hip-hop workshop in Townhouse
November 14, 2010
Dancing with strangers: Capoeira and hip-hop workshop in Townhouse
Our mothers taught us years ago never to talk to strangers. As a result, we were scared of who is…
Losing the Eid extra weight is easy, says expert
November 14, 2010
Losing the Eid extra weight is easy, says expert
The Eid seasons are invariably weight-gaining extravaganzas. You find yourself losing track of how many meals you had in the…
What’s in a name? Al-Masry Al-Youm visits ‘Harvard’ and ‘Stanford’ in Egypt
November 13, 2010
What’s in a name? Al-Masry Al-Youm visits ‘Harvard’ and ‘Stanford’ in Egypt
Adidos. Magdonal. Egyptfacebook.com. There’s no shortage of knock-off brands and cheap imitations infiltrating today’s marketplace. Established names and reliable products…
Kid friendly snack of the week: Lamb meatballs for Eid al-Adha
November 13, 2010
Kid friendly snack of the week: Lamb meatballs for Eid al-Adha
These little meatballs may be fried, but if you make sure the lamb is lean, a 100g serving will provide…
Children’s corner: Eid al-Adha
November 12, 2010
Children’s corner: Eid al-Adha
For parents of four to ten year olds (give or take a year or two on either side) – Eid…