Comments on: Egyptian Tomato Soup

By: Worth The Whisk

Worth The Whisk — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 22:35:53 +0000

Great advice, Sarah, thanks!

By: Sarah

Sarah — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 21:27:04 +0000

Mediocre food! Clearly you were eating in all the wrong places! (and all the wrong foods!) I’m ever so fortunate to be half Egyptian and have tasted some of the most amazing food there (and I’m a TOUGH critic).
Don’t hang up on the ‘salad and fruit’ thing – these are crucial to try as Egyptians will offer you the incredible riches of that season.
If you ever go again, go somewhere with little or no English and order as the locals do. Also ask about the daily ‘salata’ (salads). These will include cooked items (its basically a mezze) that will be the side orders to your main.
The best advice I can give is go to speciality places (i.e. the meat grill guy or the fish restaurant etc)
The fish restaurants aremy favourite as you choose your fish and then tell the chef how you want it cooked or allow him to do his speciality. I love everything grilled (‘meshwe’) as the charcoal imparts an incredible flavour.
I hope you enjoyed the other aspects of your trip and that this helps you if you ever decide to visit Egypt again.
Sarah

By: BRONWYN HICKMAN

BRONWYN HICKMAN — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 03:47:20 +0000

Hi Patti, good to check out your site. No sign of that roast lamb to bung in the oven!!??? Heading into summer here, so when are you two coming for a visit? No elephants to ride, but aussie/kiwi hospitality abounds! Have a wonderful Xmas, co egyptian travellers.
From Patti to Bronwyn – I have not forgotten your lamb technique, am saving it for good lamb prices here. Luxury priced. You are on our list to visit next Australia trip, believe me.

By: Andhratreat

Andhratreat — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 22:28:20 +0000

nice recipes…

By: The Gypsy Chef

The Gypsy Chef — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:03:08 +0000

If the soup is as good as the photo, it’s a sure winner! I will try it tonight on the girls.
Nice blog, glad I found it!
Pam

By: susan love

susan love — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 05:45:27 +0000

hello there you two. it was terrific to hear from you and the recipe sounds great. its winter here so it might be what i really need on these cold nights. sally, dave, allan and i had a wonderful holiday and really enjoyed egypt it was exactly how you discribed it. I can’t tell you how good it was to hear from you hope you are both well. I’ll let you know how the soup was. thanks again susan love.