Egypt blog

Molokhia (Egyptian Greens Soup) Molokhia (Melokiyah, etc.) is a traditional dish in Egypt and Sudan -- some people believe it originated among Egyptians during the time of the Pharaohs. Molokhia is a mucilaginous, nutritious soup made from a type of greens, known as molokhia or Jew's mallow (also called Nalta jute, Tussa jute, Corchorus olitorius), which is found throughout Egypt, the Levant, and similar climes elsewhere. Dried or frozen molokhia greens may be obtained from Middle Eastern or Asian grocery stores worldwide. What you need six cups chicken stock one pound fresh molokhia leaves or frozen molokhia leaves (thawed) -- or -- a similar amount of spinach; stems removed, cleaned, rinsed in cold water, and patted dry (frozen molokhia is usually already cleaned and chopped) one tablespoon tomato paste (optional) one hot chile pepper, cleaned and chopped (optional) one bay leaf (optional) one small onion, finely chopped (optional) black pepper, to taste two tablespoons olive oil...

Marsa Matrouh lies 290 km. West of Alexandria and 222 km. from Sallum. The distance from Cairo to Matrouh is 524 km.

I don't know. I feel I'm glad when I open my mail and I find this sentence. I can't describe what I feel when I read this "you have a new message" tone. Let's study some egyptian Arabic Hayef = silly 3'aby = stupid 3abeet=stupid magnoon=mad ahbal=stupid mo2dab=polite gameel/lateef=beautiful/nice 7elw=sweet kewayyes=good that's enough today

and it tasted fine which makes a change!!

If you want rare/second-hand books, this is the place to go: The Soor El-Azbackaya zone is a little known bookseller area in Attaba near downtown Cairo. Almost all subjects in all languages can be found within the hundreds of ceiling-high stacks of books inside the small metal shacks run by various used booksellers. The site stretches over 200 meters of paved concrete right in the heart of the Attaba discount shopping area. Upon this concrete plateau are perhaps 90 or so metal kiosks each containing a unique and specialized collection of books, newspapers and magazines. Be a better Heartthrob. Get better relationship answers from someone who knows. Yahoo! Answers - Check it out.

It's very beautiful to see this cotton described to be Egyptian The term Egyptian cotton is usually applied to the extra long staple cotton produced in Egypt and favored for the luxury and upmarket brands worldwide.

It is very common here in Egypt, unlike in the West, if you phone someone in the middle of the afternoon, you will wake them up. It is well known that it is not a good time to visit people during this time for the same reason. Families will stay awake together until the early hours of the morning, and will think nothing of calling their friends at 1.00 or 2.00 am to have a chat. Siesta A siesta (IPA: [siˈɛstə], original Spanish pronunciation ['sjest̪a]) is a short nap taken in the early afternoon, often after the midday meal. Such a period of sleep is a common tradition in hot countries. The word siesta is Spanish, from the Latin HORA SEXTA - "the sixth hour" (counting from dawn, therefore noon, hence "midday rest"). The siesta is the traditional daily sleep of the Southern region of Alentejo, in Portugal, known as sesta. It was adopted also by the Spanish and, through European influence, by Latin American countries and the Philippines. Afternoon sleep is also...