Food
Kid friendly snack of the week: Baked sweet potato chips
October 30, 2010
Kid friendly snack of the week: Baked sweet potato chips
You’ll need a potato slicer for these chips to turn out right but their nutritional value (way over that of…
Cortigiano: Lackluster Italian with a new face
October 28, 2010
Cortigiano: Lackluster Italian with a new face
This column spends considerable time seeking out unusual dining experiences in Cairo; places that are particularly new, good, innovative or…
French Cooking at the Hilton Ramses–the four-course French meal, Part II
October 23, 2010
French Cooking at the Hilton Ramses–the four-course French meal, Part II
As the Hilton cooking class continues, we come to the main course and the dessert. As far as difficulty goes,…
French Cooking at the Hilton Ramses- The four-course French meal, Part I.
October 22, 2010
French Cooking at the Hilton Ramses- The four-course French meal, Part I.
The Hilton’s cooking class season has begun again – hosted at the Ramses Hilton, Chef Dimitri starts this year with…
Monday’s at Saigon: From Vietnamese streets to Parisian fusion
October 17, 2010
Monday’s at Saigon: From Vietnamese streets to Parisian fusion
In the ever evolving spirit of the Fairmont Nile City’s gastronomical offerings, their Vietnamese restaurant, Saigon, is on Mondays pioneering…
Fandira–A speciality seafood menu in more than one way
October 14, 2010
Fandira–A speciality seafood menu in more than one way
“Freshelicious Seafood Delivery” is the name of the little tri-fold white menu. Only Fandira can pull it off.Although they have…
Nola: Finding Cairo’s cupcake niche
October 14, 2010
Nola: Finding Cairo’s cupcake niche
For better or worse, Cairo’s taste buds are growing more discerning. The combination of the ever-increasing exposure of Egyptians to…
The quest for Cairo’s best muffin
October 12, 2010
The quest for Cairo’s best muffin
Muffins have a special place in many people’s hearts. They are the small ray of joy you sneak into your…
Brunch at Blackstone
October 10, 2010
Brunch at Blackstone
Imagine the scene. You walk up to the elegant display, with fresh baked breads overflowing from wicker baskets behind the…