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Cooking brings Israelis and Egyptians to the table in Rome

Although issues are simmering across the Mediterranean, Jews and Muslims share things in common around the table, explains the Egyptian staff and Israeli owners of Ba-Ghetto, a restaurant in Rome

2011 Ramadan menu series: Iftar in typical Mohandessin cafés

Pricing, Ramadan iftar menu listing and phone numbers of some of Mohandessin's typical cafés

2011 Ramadan menu series: Iftar in Maadi

See the menus and pricing for three long-time favourite restaurants in Maadi before heading out for iftar

2011 Ramadan menu series: Iftar in Heliopolis

Current pricing, detailed iftar menus and the addresses of some of the chillest places for iftar in Helipolis this Ramadan

Japanese food: Something from the mountain and something from the sea

Leave space for sushi among this year's Ramadan delights

Health: Olive oil lovers show lower stroke risk

Older people who use olive oil in their cooking and on their salads may have a lower risk of suffering a stroke

Will eating more broccoli help you live longer?

To the likely delight of nagging parents, a new study shows that people who eat more fruit and veggies tend to live longer

Interview with executive chef Holger Jackisch

Starting in a small town in southern Germany, Executive chef of Kempinski Nile Hotel, Holger Jackisch has over 30 years experience in the culinary industry accrued from top international hotels in eight different countries

Egypt's sushi obsession: History and health implications

Ahram Online looks at the Japanese delicacy's brief sojourn in Egypt and allays local fears about eating raw fish

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Nuts and beans about coffee: an intro to Arabica vs Robusta and international species

With cafés booming and world-class coffees at our fingertips, in this article a coffee lover breaks down the various types of coffees for Ahram Online

'Authentic Surprise' restaurant series: Mexican food

For years Cairenes have asked where to get real Mexican food and none of the chains have met the mark - but as of 8 months ago a massive hotel holds the key to the only real Mexican food in town

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Culinary engineering

Dina Sarhan, Egypt's most elegant cook, speaks about her love of the kitchen

Experience Kempinski's luxurious "Floor 10" dishes at home

Kempinski Nile Hotel's executive chef Holger Jackisch presents a delightful three course meal.

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