Food
Carbs more harmful than saturated fats: study
November 22, 2014
Carbs more harmful than saturated fats: study
Long-derided saturated fats -- associated with an array of health problems such as heart disease -- caught a break when…
UN encourages opioid replacement to curb AIDS
November 19, 2014
UN encourages opioid replacement to curb AIDS
The United Nations has recommended encouragement of the use of opioid substitutes as means to to curb the spread of…
Lebanese food scandal leaves bitter taste
November 15, 2014
Lebanese food scandal leaves bitter taste
Lebanon, a nation fiercely proud of its cuisine, has been left with a case of severe indigestion after a scandal…
Fast food targeting kids in middle class and rural areas in US
November 15, 2014
Fast food targeting kids in middle class and rural areas in US
Fast-food restaurants in the United States are "disproportionately" targeting black children and kids in middle-income and rural areas, according to…
Egypt present at Dubai’s world chefs contest
November 1, 2014
Egypt present at Dubai’s world chefs contest
A portrait of a dark Nubian girl drawn with grilled rice, sesame and flour is one of many introduced by…
In France, kebabs get wrapped up in identity politics
October 30, 2014
In France, kebabs get wrapped up in identity politics
In a country whose national identity is so closely connected to its cuisine, France's hard right has seized on a…
Kafein raises Cairo coffee culture to a new level
September 30, 2014
Kafein raises Cairo coffee culture to a new level
Since March, aromas of apple-flavored shisha and freshly brewed coffee have been pulling in passionate patrons into a cozy cafe…
Simply Potatoes: Serving with tongue-twisting taste
November 12, 2013
Simply Potatoes: Serving with tongue-twisting taste
Tucked away in a corner off Brazil Street in Zamalek, a deliciously inviting smell wafted from a takeout spot, serving…
Unemployment around the corner for street food salesman
August 18, 2013
Unemployment around the corner for street food salesman
Just around the corner of the 26 July Street, Ayman Gamal stands with his colourful cart hoping to attract customers…
Delano disappointment
April 12, 2013
Delano disappointment
The white walls, the Picasso prints and the faux crystal appliques give Delano an air of trendy class and elegance.…