November-December 2016

rabee3 awal 1438 ربيع اول

Hatoor 1733

The Slice

This is the last day in November and the first day of rabee' awal ربيع اول, the third month in the Islamic calendar. The month has come and gone so quickly I didn't even realize that I hadn't posted for November. We were really busy and time just flew by. But the good news is that we have had a few new experiences during November, the most effective one being the International Handicraft Show 2016. 

The first Friday of the month began with the CSA Annual Food Festival in Maadi- a lively and lovely event that brings so many vendors and people together, followed by the WOW ( Women of the World) bazaar held at the Catholic Church in Maadi.

Then came the annual Asian Diplomat bazaar held at the Conrad. A great venue, with a wonderful and discerning crowd.


Later in the month we, a group of Slow Food members,  were invited by a colleague, Ussama Ghazaly, to take part in the International Handicraft show for one entire week. And that has kept us really busy, excited and engaged.  It took place in Cairo at the Exhibition Hall 19. If you have not been, you have missed an amazing festival, where creativity, taste, elegance, and beautiful made in Egypt  items were on display and for sale. The people came in throngs and we were kept on our toes the entire time.  The best advertizing possible for products made in Egypt with love and pride.  The area where we were was sponsored by Alexbank and was called 'ابداع من مصر' or ' Egyptian Creativity".



Under the umbrella of Farmers Market and continuing with our summer experience at Sahel, we were invited by Diwan Heliopolis branch, to hold a farmers market in their garden last Saturday. That too was a great experience! A first for our group in Heliopolis and a good one to repeat. The bookstore is located in  a lovely villa and holds a superb inventory of books in many languages.

(photo courtesy Pia Kurro)


We are happy to have been to all these markets and to have shared our products with you all. Thank you for your support. Thank you for buying local and supporting our efforts in educating  women and promoting Egyptian products.