Life & Style
Why do we travel? To be free
September 6, 2010
Why do we travel? To be free
The sky was getting darker and the cold wind was becoming harsher, but hiding behind the closed windows of the…
Ramadan dessert novelties
September 6, 2010
Ramadan dessert novelties
Last Ramadan, sweet-toothed iftar guests all over Cairo were scrambling for konafa with mango and eish saraya from Le Carnival,…
Ramadan recipes: Aubergine feta tart
September 6, 2010
Ramadan recipes: Aubergine feta tart
Ever since the Life & Style editor dubbed herself "the recipe monster," no one on the Al-Masry Al-Youm staff is…
Meeting the personal trainer of your dreams
September 5, 2010
Meeting the personal trainer of your dreams
When planning your workout routine, a personal trainer can make--or break--your plans to accomplish the fitness goals you have been…
Ramadan Recipe: Molokheya
September 5, 2010
Ramadan Recipe: Molokheya
Molokheya is not just a green soup--it’s a heritage and a delight. And over the years, the Egyptian favorite has…
Sohour at Amar el Sham: Sumptuously Syrian
September 3, 2010
Sohour at Amar el Sham: Sumptuously Syrian
There’s something stirring inside the Gezira Club these days. The last time that this venerable old club was involved in…
Ramadan mercy tables: A disappearing tradition?
September 1, 2010
Ramadan mercy tables: A disappearing tradition?
Egypt's rahman , or 'mercy,' tables are more of a cultural phenomenon than a religious one. The tables, seen all…
Ramadan Recipe: Lahem be’ajeen (meat with dough)
September 1, 2010
Ramadan Recipe: Lahem be’ajeen (meat with dough)
Sfiha or lahem be'ajeen is a prominent Levantine dish, found often on Palestinian, Iraqi, Lebanese or Syrian tables. Ingredients: For…
Why do we travel? To discover what we cannot leave
August 31, 2010
Why do we travel? To discover what we cannot leave
Strolling through a London park, a casual conversation with a friend became the catalyst for a longstanding search for the…