Life & Style
Amina Khalil: New Fall Collection
October 1, 2010
Amina Khalil: New Fall Collection
Amina Khalil, the local fashion designer well-known for her designs made using khayameya (tent fabric), recently launched her fall/winter collection for…
This fall, make your own style
September 30, 2010
This fall, make your own style
Even though the sun is still ruthless and the oven-like sensation inescapable, technically, at least, fall is upon us, which…
Unforgettable fuul experiences
September 29, 2010
Unforgettable fuul experiences
“Fuul (Fava beans) is the meat of Egyptian people,” a taxi driver told me when I asked to stop at…
Al-Masry Al-Youm readers give props to best of Ramadan TV
September 28, 2010
Al-Masry Al-Youm readers give props to best of Ramadan TV
On Monday night, the Conrad Hotel in Cairo opened its doors to the stars of the recently-concluded Ramadan television drama…
Devour cupcakes
September 28, 2010
Devour cupcakes
Zeinab Mostafa is the proud founder and owner of the “Devour” brand, which offers a wide range of delicious-looking, home-baked…
Tobacco images inappropriate, gruesome…and a bit of a joke
September 27, 2010
Tobacco images inappropriate, gruesome…and a bit of a joke
The numbers speak for themselves: With approximately 40 percent of the male population smoking an average of 19 billion cigarettes…
Mastering makeup: Under eyeglasses
September 27, 2010
Mastering makeup: Under eyeglasses
Sometimes, women prefer to wear glasses rather than contact lenses, especially to work.However, many career oriented women falsely believe that…
Running to the beat: Music and sports
September 26, 2010
Running to the beat: Music and sports
In our fitness article last week, we discussed using music as a motivation to push one’s self to work out.…
Le Chantilly: Korba’s social hub
September 26, 2010
Le Chantilly: Korba’s social hub
For those predicting the urban renewal of Cairo--the postponement of the city’s wild plans for suburbanization and a re-investment in…
Kid friendly snack of the week: Grainy hummus sandwich
September 25, 2010
Kid friendly snack of the week: Grainy hummus sandwich
In an effort to make kids' lunches and snacks a little healthier, while giving moms, dads and chefs some inspiration,…