Food

Cairo’s foodies can be notoriously fickle.  Tastes and fads change, and today’s Tamarai can become tomorrow’s Justine—sad, neglected, and unloved—in…

It was a longstanding family ritual. My mother, little sister and I--with nicely braided hair and colorful dresses--would take a…

A nice dinner piece. Prepare the casserole dish with all the ingredients, cover and leave in the fridge till you…

Picture this idyllic setting.  It’s a cool afternoon in the countryside, a gentle breeze sways the leaves overhead, providing just…

Whatever your plans this Sunday night--be they for a romantic candlelight dinner with that special someone, or to simply party…

Apple strudel, smoked salmon, and fresh coffee. A brunch date? No, the start of a Ramses Hilton cooking class. It's…

The civilization of Ancient Egypt was a shining light amid the darkness of the rest of the world. At this…

Long-time favorite of the American expatriate community in Maadi, Lucille’s, which was started and is still run by a Cairo…

Much copied, but rarely equaled, Andrea’s of Marioutieh is a Cairo institution.  A testament to its success is the number…

Rumor has it that the French version of onion soup was originally created by King Louis XV. In his hunting…