sweets
Hong Kong’s candyman turns sweets into an art form
Life & Style
November 2, 2019
Hong Kong’s candyman turns sweets into an art form
Using a pair of scissors, a blow pipe and small metal tools, Hong Kong shopkeeper Louis To whittles a chunk…
Be sugar savvy: Sweet treats for a healthier diet
Health & Fitness
April 30, 2016
Be sugar savvy: Sweet treats for a healthier diet
Contrary to popular belief, a sweet tooth can be compatible with a healthy diet and weight loss, so long as…
The Atayef Index: Rounding up the Ramadan sweets
Food
August 17, 2010
The Atayef Index: Rounding up the Ramadan sweets
Brainstorming for our Ramadan dessert index this year, we thought about comparing it to the Big Mac Index, and having…
The best Moulid pastries in town
Food
February 23, 2010
The best Moulid pastries in town
It was a longstanding family ritual. My mother, little sister and I--with nicely braided hair and colorful dresses--would take a…
Sweets of ancient Egypt
Food
November 14, 2009
Sweets of ancient Egypt
In Upper Egypt, sweets are generally made of flour, yeast, ghee, honey and fruits (and, recently, sugar). The dough can…