Life & Style
Can Cairo carpool?
October 27, 2009
Can Cairo carpool?
Being subject to chronic traffic can have a variety of side-effects on the wary driver: from a perpetual scowl or…
Made-to-Measure: An Interview With Master-tailor Augusto Cantone
October 21, 2009
Made-to-Measure: An Interview With Master-tailor Augusto Cantone
Renowned Italian tailor Augusto Cantone travels the world, taking the measurements of those in the market for a quality made-to-measure…
Greek Wedding
September 26, 2009
Greek Wedding
I recently found myself fortunate enough to be invited by a friend to her wedding in Greece. With little time…
Disturbing menu
September 26, 2009
Disturbing menu
Academics have long known that too much choice can be a bad thing. If you walk into a supermarket and…
Okra, now one of the most commonly eaten dishes in Egypt, can be cooked in a variety of ways.
September 14, 2009
Okra, now one of the most commonly eaten dishes in Egypt, can be cooked in a variety of ways.
Weeka Okra is one of the most famous Upper Egyptian recipes, where the instrument (mefraak) is used to mash the…
A healthy yet yummy molokheya
September 3, 2009
A healthy yet yummy molokheya
Since ancient times, the fertile and ever renewing soil of the Nile took advantage of a suitable climate for different…
Rome on a plate
August 25, 2009
Rome on a plate
It’s no secret that while there’s much to see in Rome, there’s far more to eat. For the herds of…
Off the beaten track
July 8, 2009
Off the beaten track
Traditional boat builders, fish and Napoleon all make up for a great trip.
Standing the test of time
June 24, 2009
Standing the test of time
In Cairo's intensely competitive grilled meats arena, Rifai in Sayeda Zeinab has attracted positive press and a firm, loyal following…