.... still coughing and sniffing... but i'm not complaining. there is sooo cold outside. it's snowing a bit, but unfortunately this will become rain.i love snow, this white picture everywhere reminds me of my childhood, of past memories, of lost dreams and opportunities. The case is that if i could i wouldn't change a thing of my people, travels, memories. i remembered just now my Egyptian pen pal DoAA, who lived in Alexandria. We lost contact when she got married. She was a great friend, very kind, one of the nicest people i've ever met, highly educated and very committed to her family. Every time i hear something about Egypt, my hear aches. i wish she was ok and happy. I wish we could get in touch again. She may have many kids. My best thoughts may always follow you DoAA.
Here is an egyptian recipe i found: just try it....
from:
Dukkah
- 30 grams (1 ounce, 1/4 cup) hazelnuts
- 30 grams (1 ounce, 1/4 cup) shelled pistachios (unsalted)
- 4 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons coriander seeds
- 2 tablespoons cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 1 teaspoon black pepper berries
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 30 grams (1 ounce, 1/4 cup) shelled pistachios (unsalted)
- 4 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons coriander seeds
- 2 tablespoons cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 1 teaspoon black pepper berries
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
Toast the hazelnuts and pistachios in a dry skillet, and set aside. Toast the seeds and berries (from sesame to black pepper) in the skillet for 2 minutes, until fragrant, shaking the skillet frequently. Let cool completely.
Combine all the ingredients, and grind to a coarse powder in an electric grinder or with a mortar and pestle. You may have to proceed in two batches.
Pour into a jar, close tightly, and keep somewhere cool and dry.
stay warm... listen to music... have some soups and keep on fighting so that your dreams come true..... many many kisses
xoxo
xoxo
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