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Posted by Laura (Member # 879) on :
 
I hope the Egyptian members here will help with this one.

Maybe we could start with different categories, like fruits, vegetables, meats, dry products, etc..

Also cooking terminology would be great!
 

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Posted by MK the Most Interlectual (Member # 8356) on :
 
I have it in the food glossary thread, but okay once more for your eyes only.
 

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Posted by Laura (Member # 879) on :
 
AH so sorry, I missed that one. I will check it out now.

Blame it on my age..lol
 

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Posted by Laura (Member # 879) on :
 
MK I can't get the link to open.

Age problem again?
 

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Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
 

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Originally posted by Laura:
MK I can't get the link to open.

Age problem again?

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Arthritic clicking finger??
 

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Posted by Laura (Member # 879) on :
 
lol Ayisha! yumkin mumkin!

Does it open for you?
 

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Posted by Ayisha (Member # 4713) on :
 

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Originally posted by Laura:
lol Ayisha! yumkin mumkin!

Does it open for you?

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well as i am over 30 years older than you my dear, I cant even 'see' a link

seriously, yes the link in the other thread did open for me

have to say these recipes are great, can do without the news articles though, just gimme da grub
 

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Posted by MK the Most Interlectual (Member # 8356) on :
 
Sorry had to run for an errand..


Vegetables
Artichoke Kharshoof
Arugula, Rocket Gargeer
Asparagus Asparagus
Beans, green Fassolia Khadra
Beans, French Lobia
Beans, Fava Foul Akhdar
Beetroot Bangar
Broccoli Broccoli
Cabbage Koromb
Carrot, orange Gazar
Carrot, red Gazar Ahmar
Cauliflower Arnabeet
Celery Karafs
Chicory Shikorya
Chives Korraat Baladi
Corn Dora
Cucumber Kheear
Cucumber, striped Atta
Eggplant, large, round Betingaan Roumi
Eggplant, purple, thin Betingaan Aroos
Fennel Finoikia
Grape Leaves Wara' Enab
Green Pea Bessella
Jews Mallow Molokheya
Kolkas, Taro Qolqas
Leek Korrat
Lettuce Khass
Mushroom Aesh Elghorab
Okra Bamya
Onion Bassal
Onion, pearl Bassal Awerma
Onion, spring Bassal Akhdar
Parsnip Gazar Abyad
Pepper (red, hot) Shatta
Pepper, sweet (red, green) Felfel Roumi
Potato Batates
Potato, sweet Batata
Pumpkin Araa
Radish, red Fegl Ahmar or Afrangi
Radish, white Fegl Abyad or Baladi
Rhubarb Rawend
Shallots Korrat Abou Shousha
Spinach Sabanekh
Swiss Chard Salq
Tomato Tamatem
Turnip Lift
Zucchini Kussa
 

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Posted by Laura (Member # 879) on :
 
Is rhubarb available in Egypt? I have not seen it yet.
 

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Posted by With a name like Smuckers (Member # 10289) on :
 
I think it is Laura...
 

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Posted by With a name like Smuckers (Member # 10289) on :
 

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Originally posted by MK the Most Interlectual:
Sorry had to run for an errand..


Vegetables
Artichoke Kharshoof
Arugula, Rocket Gargeer
Asparagus Asparagus
Beans, green Fassolia Khadra
Beans, French Lobia
Beans, Fava Foul Akhdar
Beetroot Bangar
Broccoli Broccoli
Cabbage Koromb
Carrot, orange Gazar
Carrot, red Gazar Ahmar
Cauliflower Arnabeet
Celery Karafs
Chicory Shikorya
Chives Korraat Baladi
Corn Dora
Cucumber Kheear
Cucumber, striped Atta
Eggplant, large, round Betingaan Roumi
Eggplant, purple, thin Betingaan Aroos
Fennel Finoikia
Grape Leaves Wara' Enab
Green Pea Bessella
Jews Mallow Molokheya
Kolkas, Taro Qolqas
Leek Korrat
Lettuce Khass
Mushroom Aesh Elghorab
Okra Bamya
Onion Bassal
Onion, pearl Bassal Awerma
Onion, spring Bassal Akhdar
Parsnip Gazar Abyad
Pepper (red, hot) Shatta
Pepper, sweet (red, green) Felfel Roumi
Potato Batates
Potato, sweet Batata
Pumpkin Araa
Radish, red Fegl Ahmar or Afrangi
Radish, white Fegl Abyad or Baladi
Rhubarb Rawend
Shallots Korrat Abou Shousha
Spinach Sabanekh
Swiss Chard Salq
Tomato Tamatem
Turnip Lift
Zucchini Kussa

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great list, you're awesome, thanks!
 

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Posted by sheba76 (Member # 12165) on :
 
Apricot..........mishmish
Watermelon.......bateekh? sounds like that anyway lol
 

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Posted by sheba76 (Member # 12165) on :
 

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Zucchini Kussa

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Ok.....now I know this is a little impolite. But..... did it cross anyone elses mind the relationship of these two names?
 

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