Category Archives: Travel

Cairo Gourmet Discoveries: Nola Cupcakes

Posted on August 15, 2011 by dressmaker

Another new thing I recognized when I came back to Cairo were cupcake bakeries. Currently they seem to open around every corner or as Egypt Today puts it (Issue July 2011): Cupcake Craze – Are cupcakes Cairo’s new Sushi? (before … Continue reading →

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Cairo Gourmet Discoveries: Sweet Verrine with Rose Mousse

Posted on June 11, 2011 by dressmaker

Since I am back in Egypt I am discovering a lot of new mouth watering oppertunities. The latest ist La Gourmandise offering a variety of nice french style food ranging  from salats to pastries. My favourite though is one of … Continue reading →

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Madeira – Blandy’s Garden

Posted on December 11, 2010 by dressmaker

Camellias The sunken garden The lady’s garden

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Madeira – Tea Time at Reid’s Palace

Posted on December 11, 2010 by dressmaker

Tea Time at Reid’s Palace, Madeira I am big fan of the tea time tradition. Wherever I am I’m on the lookout for hotels, restaurants etc. which offer the five o’clock tea. My first tea time was at Winter Palace … Continue reading →

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