Investigating E-Shisha
By Hilary Diack
So, you kicked the cigarette habit ages ago. Well done. Shisha is a little more difficult to give up, there is something rather comforting about gentling drawing on the little plastic pipe with the familiar gurgle...
Weight loss advice from the turn of the last century
By Marcus O’Neill, MSc RD
“The safest way to control weight and conserve health is by a balanced and carefully planned diet. ‘Freak’ methods of reducing are often dangerous and usually...
Cairo East Magazine Gives you the Rundown
By Hilary Diack
Eating right? Getting plenty of exercise? This should be enough to keep you feeling healthy, but when you factor in stress, pollution, missed meals and hectic schedules you may benefit from...
By Taitana Hafez
Tucked away in a quiet street of Heliopolis, restaurant and bar Sachi, brings to the neighborhood a much needed watering hole, whether you are in for a drink or for a proper meal.
Sachi’s elegant interior is very...
Torii at the Cairo Marriott
Cynics may muse that we have a proliferation of sushi restaurants springing up everywhere, but, we ask ourselves, isn’t that because we love them so much? Torii is an example of why Japanese cuisine gets...
Recipe courtesy of Crave
Pesto Spaghetti (serves 2)
Ingredients
For the pasta
• ½ pack spaghetti
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 tbspparmesan cheese for garnish
For the pesto
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 cup basil leaves, picked & washed
• ¼ cup parmesan cheese
• ¼...
Keep your little ghouls and ghosts happy with these easy-to-back Halloween cupcakes and cookies. No tricks, only treats! Happy Halloween, everyone!
Easy Cupcakes
Makes 16 cupcakes
Ingredients:
1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons butter,...
Hitting the Right Notes at ArtMania
By Hilary Diack
Cairo East Magazine already knows that there are many talented children in the area looking for a chance to develop their musical skills, so we were delighted to have a chance to...
House Plants
to De-Stress Your Home
By Lydia Schoonderbeek
House plants are the ultimate in functional decorating. Some well-placed greenery can not only brighten a space but also purify the air, and they’re also helpful in creating a more relaxing, restful ambiance...