Life & Style
Why do we travel? To rewire our brains
September 13, 2010
Why do we travel? To rewire our brains
Many Chinese-produced maps place Europe and Africa on the left side, the Americas on the right, and China at its…
For rice lovers: Risotto degli innamorati
September 13, 2010
For rice lovers: Risotto degli innamorati
This is a recipe Italians usually cook for their fiances or wives on Valentine’s day, which serves equally well as…
Jet lag: Resting your body clock
September 13, 2010
Jet lag: Resting your body clock
As you board the plane heading west to New York or east to Hong Kong, you might be practically thinking…
New clothes for Eid: A longstanding social ritual
September 12, 2010
New clothes for Eid: A longstanding social ritual
Delicious cookies, family gatherings and a frenzy of phone calls and messages are some of the characteristic features of the…
The story of kahk al-Eid
September 12, 2010
The story of kahk al-Eid
Perfectly round, perfectly scrumptious, kahk--traditional Egyptian cookies--are the perfect ending to the holy month of Ramadan, and the perfect start…
Kahk al-Eid recipe
September 10, 2010
Kahk al-Eid recipe
Mouth-watering oriental cookies widely know as kahk make up an essential component of the Muslim Eid el-Fitr, the feast after…
Woodwork from nature
September 9, 2010
Woodwork from nature
Environmentalists and nature lovers would be intrigued to hear of Shahir Maged’s natural woodwork because it is an interesting way…
Ramadan Recipe: Aubergine pasta salad
September 9, 2010
Ramadan Recipe: Aubergine pasta salad
This pasta salad is both refreshing and relatively easy to make. Top it with equal parts oil, vinegar, and lemon,…
Eid destinations: If you can’t beat the heat, join it–in Siwa
September 8, 2010
Eid destinations: If you can’t beat the heat, join it–in Siwa
Siwa, Egypt's vast and isolated western oasis, is not exactly known for its cool summers. Average highs for August and…