Food
Suggestions for Valentine’s Day
February 11, 2010
Suggestions for Valentine’s Day
Whatever your plans this Sunday night--be they for a romantic candlelight dinner with that special someone, or to simply party…
Not your typical Indian cooking class
February 1, 2010
Not your typical Indian cooking class
Apple strudel, smoked salmon, and fresh coffee. A brunch date? No, the start of a Ramses Hilton cooking class. It's…
Ancient Egyptian fish dishes
January 27, 2010
Ancient Egyptian fish dishes
The civilization of Ancient Egypt was a shining light amid the darkness of the rest of the world. At this…
Lucille’s: An American diner in Cairo
January 20, 2010
Lucille’s: An American diner in Cairo
Long-time favorite of the American expatriate community in Maadi, Lucille’s, which was started and is still run by a Cairo…
A peaceful excursion surrounded by Giza
January 14, 2010
A peaceful excursion surrounded by Giza
Much copied, but rarely equaled, Andrea’s of Marioutieh is a Cairo institution. A testament to its success is the number…
The first soup of the year: where to get the best French onion soup
December 30, 2009
The first soup of the year: where to get the best French onion soup
Rumor has it that the French version of onion soup was originally created by King Louis XV. In his hunting…
Three kinds of kofta
December 28, 2009
Three kinds of kofta
Beef kofta with rice Ingredients: 1 small onion 2 cloves garlic 1 kilo of ground meat 1 tablespoon of minced…
Soup meals
December 24, 2009
Soup meals
Soup contains vitamins and minerals that stimulate the stomach to produce its digestive juices. Normally, soup is served as an…
A piece of Napa in Cairo
December 10, 2009
A piece of Napa in Cairo
Fairmont Hotels, a recent arrival on the Cairo 5-star hotel scene, has already had an impact on Cairo dining through…
Oven baked meat
December 9, 2009
Oven baked meat
Roasted meat mix:Ingredients1 rack of lamb1/2 kilo sirloin1/2 kilo lamb liver1/4 kilo lamb kidneys1 tsp salt1/2 tsp pepper1/2 tsp ground…