Life & Style
Nutrition in disguise: Nibblies hides the yucky foods in snacks
November 26, 2012
Nutrition in disguise: Nibblies hides the yucky foods in snacks
Habiba Omar’s son is “a horrible eater,” she says. At a year and a half, he would only eat biscuits…
Wedding festival at Fairmont Heliopolis
November 24, 2012
Wedding festival at Fairmont Heliopolis
A number of wedding related vendors have gathered at the Fairmont Heliopolis today for the Fairmont’s 3rd Annual Wedding…
An elixir of flavors: Alchemy restaurant and bar opens at Amman Square
November 23, 2012
An elixir of flavors: Alchemy restaurant and bar opens at Amman Square
Amman Square’s Tabasco has a long history. Born in the 1990s, the spot was always known for its good food,…
Vital Voices walk connects women leaders
November 21, 2012
Vital Voices walk connects women leaders
In an effort to highlight the importance of female leadership across the nation, Egyptians joined women around the world in…
The art of feng shui: A guide to cleansing and de-cluttering your home, in six steps
November 20, 2012
The art of feng shui: A guide to cleansing and de-cluttering your home, in six steps
I recently had the pleasure of getting a casual and insightful feng shui assessment of my home. “Feng” means wind…
Going Thai in Maadi: Yam Yen is an interesting new addition to the food scene
November 18, 2012
Going Thai in Maadi: Yam Yen is an interesting new addition to the food scene
Pad Thai and red curry are among the specialties at Yam Yen Thai Cuisine, a new Thai addition to the…
Surf’s up: Head to Mui Ne in Vietnam for some serious water action
November 14, 2012
Surf’s up: Head to Mui Ne in Vietnam for some serious water action
Since the late 1990s, Vietnam hasn’t stopped growing as a tourist destination, and has become one of the main economies…
Beef, lamb or halloumi? With several takes on the classic dish, Gourmet Burger lives up to its name
November 12, 2012
Beef, lamb or halloumi? With several takes on the classic dish, Gourmet Burger lives up to its name
It’s not quite clear why or what exactly is happening, but over the past year or so, dozens of entrepreneurs…
A dying artform: Traditional handicraft production is on the verge of extinction
November 11, 2012
A dying artform: Traditional handicraft production is on the verge of extinction
The shift from modern houses with bright and loud colors, American-style open kitchens and practical pieces of furniture, to more…