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Food and Drink
“Ask not what you can do for your country. Ask what’s for lunch.” Orson Welles
Turkish Cuisine: Is Dubai Ready for ‘Whirlwind Silvena’?
SARAH WALTON: She's a force of nature who looks as if she'll fit in perfectly. But what's her take on the glitz and glamour of Dubai? …
‘Tasty Baghdad’: Dubai’s Treasure Trove of Iraqi Eateries
SARAH WALTON: My recent experience of the dearth of interesting Middle Eastern restaurants in my home country makes me appreciate Dubai all the more …
Ghalia: The TV Chef Egyptians Have Taken To Heart
MOUSTAFA ABDELHALIM, CGNEWS: She comes from a modest background, celebrates local cooking and has had a massive impact throughout Egypt …
Halal Food: It’s a Simple Matter of Community Trust
SHELINA ZAHRA JANMOHAMED: The ongoing horsemeat scandal demonstrates the importance of establishing means to gain and maintain trust among consumers …
How the Food Industry Hooks Us On Eating Junk
ALEXANDER MCNABB: If you can tear yourself away from your peanuts or your, ah, 'blueberry muffin' you might learn a few sobering facts. …
Horse Meat Furore: Time for a Trip Down Memory Lane
MICH CAFE: The current hoo-hah in the UK over horse meat found in hamburgers caused me to shrug my shoulders and say 'Why the fuss?' …
Affordable Luxury: The Burj’s Classy ‘All You Can Eat’
SARAH WALTON: How to savour the sensory delights of Dubai's most famous hotel without paying $1,800 for a night. I have a cunning plan. …
Hummus: The Tasty ‘Glue’ That Binds Jerusalemites
NATASHA TYNES, CGNEWS: Two chefs from Jerusalem - one Muslim, one Jewish - have produced a book that celebrates the food of this divided city. …
‘Bah Humbug’: Bye, Bye Christmas, Hello Suntan
SARAH WALTON: The relentless tyrrany of Christmas makes me a quivering wreck. It's time to escape Santa's clutches and head for the surf. …