Desert Elixir: The Miraculous Powers of Camel Milk
LAYLA: Its healing properties have been known by residents of the Middle East for generations. But there is increasing scientific evidence of its power
Silvena Rowe In Dubai: What do we Think?
A couple of months back, I told you about a chef who was going to move to Dubai and set up shop, and I was pretty excited. Silvena Rowe meant something to me that tickled a nerve – she meant that maybe we would see a grander scale movement towards modern middle eastern cooking in this city’s restaurants.
SARAH WALTON: A couple of months back, I told you about a chef who was going to move to Dubai and set up shop, and I was pretty excited. Silvena Rowe meant something to me that tickled a nerve…
A Tale of Hunger, An Empty Fridge and A Rubber Duck
THE VIEW FROM FEZ: The last thing you need when you’re searcing for sustenance at 3.30 in the morning is a practical joke. Watch out, Doug!
This Ramadan ‘A Miserable, Painful Time’ For Syrian Families
MICH CAFE: This is the third Ramadan where conflict has wracked Syria and it’s the toughest one yet for many families there
Grilled Loin of Hyena: A Surprising Saudi Delicacy
CROSSROADS ARABIA: It may not feature high on the menu at many restaurants around the world but Saudis have a taste for hyena
Dubai’s Fishy Delight: A Friday Lunch at The Barracuda
SARAH WALTON: It’s taken me a lot longer than virtually everyone else in the city to discover one of Dubai’s dining gems.
Dubai’s Top 5 Restaurants: A Personal Choice
SARAH WALTON: I’m often asked what are my favourite restaurants in Dubai – well then, here they are.
Egypt’s Culinary Treasure: The Delight That Is Feteer
SARAH WALTON: How did I not know of it before? The heavenly taste of freshly baked feteer is a treat worth celebrating.
Salalah Dining: An Experience But For All the Wrong Reasons
SUSAN AL SHAHRI: Wa-hoo, McDonald’s has opened in Salalah. You’re in trouble if the the fast food eatery sets the standard in your home town.
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?
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?’
Samer Issawi’s Story: A Hunger Striker’s Tale
MONDOWEISS: He has been on hunger strike for more than 150 days. Still his story is not heard
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.
Women ‘Making Inroads’ Into Saudi Workforce. Slowly.
SUSIE OF ARABIA: The furore over the decision to employ women as waitresses in the fast food restaurant Hardees illustrates that progress comes slowly
‘Waitresses Are Prostitutes’: Saudi Media Firestorm
CROSSROADS ARABIA: The obstacles facing women in the workplace in Saudi Arabia are exemplified by a row which has broken out via social media.
Dubai’s Unsustainable Businesses: When’s a farm not a farm?
SARAH WALTON: It’s gorgeous, the food is delicious and it’s incredibly good value. So why do I have a problem with The Farm?
‘Play It Again, Issam’: The Real ‘Rick’s Cafe’ Story
THE VIEW FROM FEZ: For 60 years visitors to Casablanca were disappointed to discover there was no ‘Rick’s Cafe’. That was until Kathy Kriger stepped in.
