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by Countessa
Tue Sep 16, 2014 10:51 pm
Forum: News and Sport
Topic: Upper Egypt road crash kills 9
Replies: 10
Views: 8306
Gender:
Egypt

Re: Upper Egypt road crash kills 9

I read about this this afternoon, it was only later this evening we heard that two teachers from my children's school were 2 of the victims :( RIP
by Countessa
Sat Feb 01, 2014 4:55 pm
Forum: General Discussions and Rants
Topic: Christmas 2013 - Game Competition Prizes
Replies: 21
Views: 32480
Gender:
Egypt

Re: Christmas 2013 - Game Competition Prizes

Ooooh, first time in ages I've won anything!!!

Can I have the chocs please?!!! :up
by Countessa
Mon Dec 30, 2013 11:05 am
Forum: Know Egypt
Topic: Smart minibuses with free wifi
Replies: 4
Views: 1035
Gender:
Egypt

Re: Smart minibuses with free wifi

Hahahaaaa....can you imagine? :snig:
by Countessa
Mon Dec 30, 2013 9:26 am
Forum: Know Egypt
Topic: Smart minibuses with free wifi
Replies: 4
Views: 1035
Gender:
Egypt

Smart minibuses with free wifi

What a great idea - imagine having these in Luxor!

Cairo Governor Galal Mostafa Saeed announced the deployment of 24 smart minibuses, as part of a larger LE8-million project to deploy a fleet of smart minibuses that would replace the current 200.

The current minibuses have been operating under a ...
by Countessa
Sun Feb 03, 2013 1:00 pm
Forum: Suggestions and Help Enquiries
Topic: Laptops in Luxor
Replies: 20
Views: 9944
Gender:
Egypt

Re: Laptops in Luxor

WI, if you want a genuine laptop then the best place to buy is Btech on Station Street. It'll come fully sealed in its box with an international guarantee. You can view the prices and selection on their website here: http://www.btech.com.eg/
by Countessa
Sun Feb 03, 2013 11:09 am
Forum: Kitchen Corner
Topic: Milky/yogurt type drink
Replies: 7
Views: 3139
Gender:
Egypt

Re: Milky/yogurt type drink

Sahlab is pretty much cornflour, milk and vanilla. And yep it's delicious with nuts on top.
by Countessa
Thu Jul 05, 2012 1:51 am
Forum: Politics and Religion
Topic: Consular services
Replies: 7
Views: 3312
Gender:
Egypt

Re: Consular services

TT, I think you are spot on with your assumption that Wiz wants to stay here, and I sincerely hope this situation is resolved to enable him to do so. I was only pointing out that should the worst come to the absolute worst then the Embassy are obliged to offer help, they cannot just turn a blind eye.
by Countessa
Wed Jul 04, 2012 12:38 pm
Forum: Politics and Religion
Topic: Consular services
Replies: 7
Views: 3312
Gender:
Egypt

Re: Consular services

Wiz, did you get her name? Having dealt with the Consular section several times over the years for a number of issues, I've found them to be extremely helpful. Having said that, my experience with the reception staff is rather different; one of them has an attitude that makes my jaw drop to the ...
by Countessa
Wed Jan 25, 2012 3:28 pm
Forum: Kitchen Corner
Topic: Two Requests..........
Replies: 16
Views: 1153
Gender:
Egypt

You can find National range of spice mixes from India in Omars plus other shops they do a Tandoori Masala mix but its not always in stock. I can also order Tandoori Masala mix for personal use if you would like, but not enough to open a restaurant!
R

Ooh, top tip there re Omars, thanks Russell ...
by Countessa
Tue Jan 24, 2012 3:43 pm
Forum: Kitchen Corner
Topic: What's in Season?
Replies: 11
Views: 2154
Gender:
Egypt

Have stocked up on fruit & veg today so here's a quick rundown of what's available:

Fruit:
Strawberries
Pink Guavas
Yellow Guavas
Bananas
Oranges
Clementines
Dates

Vegetables:
Spinach
Cabbage (think mahshi koromb!)
Sweet Potatoes
Plus the usual culprits (courgettes, tomatoes etc).


My absolute ...
by Countessa
Tue Jan 24, 2012 12:26 pm
Forum: Kitchen Corner
Topic: Two Requests..........
Replies: 16
Views: 1153
Gender:
Egypt

Looking at the list of ingredients for the Tandoori Masala, you can certainly get all those spices in Luxor. Now all you need is a turban ;)
by Countessa
Wed Nov 30, 2011 6:48 pm
Forum: Kitchen Corner
Topic: Cashew Nuts ?
Replies: 3
Views: 978
Gender:
Egypt

Not wholesale, sorry, but you can get them in plentiful supply in Forty Market and Kheir Zaman
by Countessa
Wed Nov 09, 2011 2:42 pm
Forum: Literary Corner
Topic: Miriam Khalifa nominated!!!!!!!!
Replies: 22
Views: 4888
Gender:
Egypt

Amazing and much-deserved!!

Hoping the book is translated into English soon!
by Countessa
Thu Sep 22, 2011 8:26 pm
Forum: Myth, Magic and Spirituality
Topic: It's a Myth it's Magical and Spiritual help needed..........
Replies: 6
Views: 5186
Gender:
Egypt

Brilliant!!! :)
by Countessa
Thu Aug 04, 2011 10:34 pm
Forum: Kitchen Corner
Topic: I can hear the Angels sing...
Replies: 13
Views: 9186
Gender:
Egypt

Ahhhh, Bennu, sounds wonderful! Enjoy every moment x
by Countessa
Sun Dec 19, 2010 11:41 am
Forum: Hobbies And Pastimes
Topic: My Most Favourite Holiday Passtime - SWEETS!!!!!!!!
Replies: 8
Views: 1940
Gender:
Egypt

Mmmmm, desserts - love all things yummy!

My favourite is bannoffee pie (I posted a recipe ages ago). Also love cheesecake, and chocolate cake, and apple & cinammon crumble....oh my, am getting hungry now!!

Oh, and carrot cake! (right, am going to stop NOW)
by Countessa
Sun Dec 05, 2010 10:51 am
Forum: Kitchen Corner
Topic: Cooking measures
Replies: 2
Views: 3196
Gender:
Egypt

Thanks from me too Kevin - I've often got myself in a muddle using different systems when trying a new recipe!
by Countessa
Sat Nov 20, 2010 5:44 pm
Forum: Kitchen Corner
Topic: Egyptian potato and tomato dish recipe
Replies: 10
Views: 3176
Gender:
Egypt

Oh, this is an easy, peasy dish and ever so delicious!

There are a few ways of making it:

1. Roughly chop 2 onions and a few cloves of garlic. Brown them in some oil.
2. Whizz 4 or 5 large tomatoes and a tbsp of tomato puree and 1 spoon of sugar in a food processor. Add to the onions & garlic.

3 ...
by Countessa
Fri Nov 19, 2010 5:41 pm
Forum: Kitchen Corner
Topic: Help! Egyptian recipes!
Replies: 15
Views: 10189
Gender:
Egypt

Goddess, you *have* to make mahshi of course!! You can leave out the mince from the mixture (I'm sure you can get coriander & dill somewhere ;) ).
by Countessa
Sun Nov 07, 2010 11:22 am
Forum: Hobbies And Pastimes
Topic: Autumn Leaves
Replies: 45
Views: 12429
Gender:
Egypt

Ahhh, beautiful photos Horus and Jewel.

I really, really, really miss the changing of the seasons, it's just so beautiful, and I swear I can smell the autumn smokiness just by looking at those pics!

What I'd give for some proper weather and colour!

Edited to add: is that a Westie I spy, Horus? I ...