Eat like an Egyptian. (oooh-WAAAYYY-ooooooh)

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richard-in-cincy

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As many of you know, I go through food crazed blitzes. Now, I'm off to Egypt. Literally.

My 50th birthday present to Richard is the trip I've dreamed of for a lifetime, well, since I was 10 when I started my Egyptianmania: Flying to Cairo to see the Pyramids, the Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum, then flying to see Abu Simbel, Aswan, getting on a boat and sailing down the Nile (and channeling Bette Davis--but I won't wear the big hat with the mosquito netting). And from there will be 4 days in Istanbul and 3 days in Paris (to shop at Marg's shops of course, sit in cafes, and decompress). Weeee!

I've already started Egyptian Arabic class at the University of Cincinnati.

So now, anyone have some fabu Egyptian recipes? Favorite Egyptian recipe sites?

Lay it on me.

Oh.

I was watching an Egypt documentary and they gave this "sort of recipe" for an Egyptian sandwich translated from heiroglpyhics: hollow out a roll, sprinkle with vinegar. Mix: cheese curds (farmers cheese, I assume), honey, coriander, mint, and I can't remember the rest...and stuff it into the roll.

Anyone heard of something similar?

 
Can't help on recipes, but this might be of interest . . .

Hi Richard,

I spent a considerable amount of time researching living history museums earlier this year for a proposal we were preparing for a project in Oman. The project was, in effect, to create the first Omani "Williamsburg."

I stumbled upon this "comparable" located in Cairo. Before you pooh-pooh it as a tourist attraction (which I am sure it is, to a degree) it might be worth reading about it, especially about the creator. If nothing else, it is an interesting read. And we have all been to Williamsburg and other similar sites, right?

Just a thought. You might find it interesting.

http://www.pharaonicvillage.com/

BTW, I "bungee-jumped" into Cincy earlier this month to sit on Senior Interior Design Juries at DAAP. Great fun for the day!! It was nice to be back if only for a day. The culinary high point (you know what is coming, don't you?) was walking from Kingsgate to Skyline on Clifton for a five way. As I said, it has been been almost 5 1/2 years since I was last in town. I was LONG OVER DUE!!

Cheers and enjoy your trip!!

Magnolia

 
No food help but if you need someone to teach you hieroglyphics, DD can help

she is an Egyptian freak and taught herself back in the third grade. She got in trouble for spending way too much time writing everyone's names out for them. She's still into it and pulled out all the stuff and started it again the other day.

 
I could hide away and spend days in the Egypt gallery at the Chicago Museum. Richard, this is my

dream trip too. some day.

 
Magnolia (((((hugs))))), But of course...

you couldn't come to Cincinnati without eating Cincinnat Chili. I'm sure that was the best part of the day!!

I swear, if I don't get my fix at least once per month, I go crazy. What is it about that spice combo???

Texans: It's not Tex-Mex!!!

This weekend is the Pangyiri Fest. I'm so over all of that lucious Greek Food.

I will certainly research your suggestion.

Can't wait! Going to Egypt!

 
I have a wonderful cookbook entitled, "Mediterranean Street Food" and I believe it has...

...some Egyptian recipes.

I'm in a rush just now, but I'll check it later and let you know.

Michael

 
Be sure to go to the stables at the base of the pyramids and rent a horse.

Ride up at sunset to hear the call to prayer rise over the city. An unforgettable experience! Don't eat watermelon or street food. Egyptians are wonderfully friendly and love to please. They hate to disappoint -- if you are lost and looking for directions don't be surprised if they (not knowing where you are headed either) if they give you directions anyway and you get more lost! Don't sweat the small stuff -- Cairo is so busy, noisy (and yes, dirty) but taken easily and calmly it is fabulous (but you know that) You are so smart to take Egyptian Arabic as it is different from other Arabic countries. More to follow! Watch your mailbox!

 
Wonderful article...

I've been researching and have found that the ancient Egyptian diet, and modern, is very well rounded with fruits, vegetables, whole grains, etc. The only problem was bread. They ground it on soft stone and the grit from the stone ended up in the grain. They chewed the bread, wore down their teeth, and and myriad dental problems. Hopefully, they've solved that promblem.

 
Pat! Wonderful info...

and I await your stories of first hand experience!!!

I cannot wait. I've wanted to go to Egypt forever.

My Egyptian professor for Arabic lessons is a gem!!!!

 
If you have a chance to balloon over the Valley of the Kings, DO IT!

High-light of our trip last Thanksgiving. About $90 @.
Also don't bother to go in the pyramid that was open, nothing in there but a tight fit with lots of other folks.

 
Luisa, I've been wondering about that...

It's an enclosed stone passage, in the desert, with no air conditioning, and lots of tourist. It really sounds like hell since there is nothing there when you finally get to the burial chamber.

But then, how many people can say they have climbed the passage to the tomb in the great pyramid?

Would you do it again?

 
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