Just because it “can” happen doesn’t mean it will

I heard this somewhere in the context of bad things happening. That phrase has kept my mind from taking me down dark paths. I once had a therapist who asked me “if it does happen, then what?”“What’s the worst thing that can happen?” She asked me to play that all the way out, and when…

It was a Pyramid event-one of the Seven Wonders of the World!

The Giza Pyramid, located by the west bank of the Nile River near Cairo in Egypt, is one of the Seven Wonders of the world. I wonder why this pyramid was chosen for the Seven Wonders?  The Seven Wonders list included great architectural structures of the time. The Great Pyramid of Giza is 480 feet…

FrIeD NiLE PeRCh >>>>>>>====<<<<<<<<Nubian Nights

What’s more relaxing than sipping a sweet orange blossom drink, watching the sunset on the Nile, listening to the sensual sounds of Nubian music, all the while, eating the prized Nile perch on a  floating restaurant? I venture to say, lots of things, depending on who you’re with, or where you are. But for me…

Citrusy Fresh Green Beans~Egyptian Cooking 101

Vegan? Vegetarian? Locavore? You will love this recipe with hummus and pita on the side. Egyptians have that covered here in this recipe which is sure to make you feel wholesome and fresh. Fasoulea bi Limon (Citrus Green Bean Salad) “Nile Style” Cookbook 6 Servings 1 # Green Beans, ends trimmed 2 Tablespoons olive oil…

When life hands you key limes, make Egyptian Lemonade.

Ever suck a key lime? If you tasted my Egyptian drink, it would be a bit on the tart side- but I like it that way. The author of my “Nile Style” cookbook, Amy Riolo, says that Egyptian lemons are similar to our key limes. When life hands you a lemon (or key limes) make…

Spice Girl and Fruit Art…

Fun in the kitchen~I love cooking but it doesn’t hurt to recruit help. I got that and so much more. You’ve seen those bouquets of beautiful edible fruit -kind of like art in a planter. In Egypt, fresh fruit platters are also like art. They are elaborate and a time for chefs to showcase their…