Life & Style
A new kind of bank in town
December 9, 2009
A new kind of bank in town
It might not be the cutest thing about a new born baby, but the umbilical cord hanging from its belly…
Bulaq, or how to shop on a budget?
December 9, 2009
Bulaq, or how to shop on a budget?
One would imagine the tacky clothes displayed in the shop windows on Talaat Harb Street to be affordable, considering the…
Welcome to Christmas
December 8, 2009
Welcome to Christmas
A Christmas tree lighting ceremony was held yesterday evening at the Ramses Hilton ballroom. The ceremony started with children from…
It is time for Holiday
December 8, 2009
It is time for Holiday
Why spend the Christmas holidays huddled up with a bunch of familiar faces in the comfort of your own living…
Gourmet chocolate: To die for
December 7, 2009
Gourmet chocolate: To die for
Swiss, French and Belgian delights are tipped to become front-runners in the Egyptian chocolate market. Al Masry AL Youm samples…
Hijab-free Zones?
December 4, 2009
Hijab-free Zones?
Pundits and scholars don't seem to grow tired of discussing the increase in religiosity in Egypt over the past couple…
Yellow lentil fаtta
November 28, 2009
Yellow lentil fаtta
Ingredients: 2 loaves dry baladi (pita) bread 2 tablespoons ghee 2 cups yellow lentil soup 4 garlic cloves 2 tablespoons…
Quality but affordable sushi
November 28, 2009
Quality but affordable sushi
Sushi has recently become mainstay on the Cairo dining scene. Five years ago, sushi restaurants were located only in expensive…
Eid through the eyes of vegetarians
November 28, 2009
Eid through the eyes of vegetarians
A rare and often unheard of demographic, Egypt's vegetarians -- the author included -- are generally not so keen to…
Marrakech within the ramparts
November 25, 2009
Marrakech within the ramparts
Former imperial city and ancient capital of the Moroccan kingdom, “The Red City” is comprised of both a modern city…