Reeminiscence: September 2022

My Night Routine skin care, self-care, relaxing vlog

With an ambient, calm aesthetic, I show you my current night routine as a freelancer working from home as a fresh graduate. I made this relaxing vlog showing how my night self-care routine to inspire you to slow down and unwind 🌙

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Where to go in Cairo ~ Italian Restaurant with Friends

Hi everyone!

Cairo girl is back with a new restaurant story...

I've already mentioned multiple times that pizza's currently my favorite food, but I didn't know that I'd be that specific and only like Italian pizza from then on. I went out to meet my friends one afternoon and the dreaded moment came, picking out somewhere to eat. We got too overwhelmed with options, so the best thing was to look for nearby restaurants on google maps. Luckily, Cairoma was nearby and I'd already been there (but that was too long ago), so I had some vague memory that I liked it.

We checked the menu and already could tell that it's more on the pricier side. The urge to have some good pizza and pasta was strong, though, so we headed there. The one I visited before was in Zamalek, but this one was near Dokki. They both have a similar outside dining area, narrow and Italian streets inspired. I reckon that Italian staff work there, but I am not sure.

Last time, I was seated outdoors, but this time I learned that there's a dining area inside too. I didn't know that hahha. I'm glad I did, though, because it's so well-decorated, air-conditioned, and much more spacious than the outdoor area, not to mention, well-lit. The décor is inspired by classic Italian (even Egyptian) icons, and many Italian flags were around. I liked the classic, picnic tablecloths too. Nothing but praise to say about the décor indoors. The outdoor area is well-decorated too, it's just a different vibe. Maybe it would feel better to be seated outside in the morning. I should try this next time.

The menus were really pretty with lots of great options! Only thing is, it's all in Italian (no biggie, right?). After lots of questions to a staff member, we got margarita, chicken, and pastrami pizzas, along with a dish of chicken penne pasta with white sauce. The pizzas were all one size (I'd say large enough), with the heavenly thin-crust Italian pizza. If you're not a fan of thin-crust pizzas, then you should probably opt out or you'll be disappointed, but I absolutely enjoyed the experience.

The margarita pizza was too greasy for my liking, but the chicken and pastrami ones were great! There are many types of pastramis, the type they used was balanced enough (not too salty) and that pizza was also topped with basil, so not too juicy/ greasy. The chicken pizza was balanced too, not too greasy, but almost no vegetables were used (if any at all). I'll probably order the pastrami one again on my next visit.

The pizza left me feeling light after eating, and I only tasted the pasta but I didn't have a go at it because I generally don't like white sauces. It was still a good dish for someone who doesn't like white sauce. Overall, it was a great experience with lots of pictures to take and a fun atmosphere to have a good chat (the music could use some turning down though). Only issue, apart from the high prices and Italian menus, was the plastic cups that came with the water order.

Have you ever been to Cairoma? I would definitely visit again!

Click the link to find out what I did in Zamalek/ Cairo,

or go on my virtual tour of Cairo/ Egypt. Prefer Italian restaurants? Click the link for my trip to another Italian restaurant in Cairo.

There are always more places to visit in the busy city, Cairo.

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That's all for today's post.

Have a good one!

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Your beginner-friendly guide to a matcha latte: how I make my own Starbucks matcha latte at home

Hi everyone 🤍

How are you holding up in this heatwave? I normally keep complaining until summer is over, but I managed to find something that made heatwaves a bit more bearable. I have to admit that I am late to the matcha craze that's been going on for the past two years, but I managed to catch up nonetheless. It all began when I gave it another shot at Starbucks recently and actually liked it.

I knew, however, that it must not be too hard to make my own matcha latte at home; it didn't seem too complicated like the other drinks. So, if you're suffering in the heat, know that I got you with my no-fuss, at-home matcha latte recipe.

First, you'll need to keep ice cubes in the freezer for any random matcha moment that can arise throughout the day. Knowing me, you probably guessed that I use a heart-shaped ice cube tray.

Prepare a tall, aesthetic clear cup, as one should, and scoop out about a tablespoon of matcha to add into the cup. Use a boiler to bring the smallest amount of water to a boil. Add the boiling water to the matcha in the cup and mix.

At this step, I usually add any sweetener I want that day. For some extra fluffiness, I use a milk frother. Next, I add some cold water and ice. Leaving just about a quarter of the cup empty, I fill it up with cold soy or almond milk. Of course, if you'd like for your latte to be milkier, just replace some of the water with milk. And that's it! Just top it off with a straw and enjoy your latte. At this point, I'm building a home café. Complement this drink with a slice of my afternoon tea cake. Super simple and, most importantly, healthy!

How do you like your matcha? Will you be trying this recipe?

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September Calendar! Free printable monthly calendar (pdf & jpg) ~ Minimal Fall Aesthetic

Hi everyone, happy September! ☕️🌥

As a fall lover myself, I can't believe it's already September. To make sure I am properly keeping track of time throughout the month, I put together a simple, minimal monthly calendar to help me visualize the whole month without much clutter. If you're interested, you can download the image below