Hello ^-^ New here and from africa

[pinkcherrychef]

Hi there glad to be here I hope you all will be nice and polite to me here. A little bit about me is I've been cooking for oh about 19 years or so (This makes me feel old when I think about how old I was when I first started cooking xD). I use to be horrible at baking but ever since I got married I decide to make an effort to improve so I could make the hubby sweets. So far I've come a long way I'm proud to say with the baking I would least call myself a good beginner.

I've gone to culinary school for a bit while I was in high school. When I was in college I studied Culinary arts and management. I'm a born American Citizen but I live in Africa. I love it here I have access to straight from the farm products. Things like raw milk, freshly made cheese, excellent veggies and other stuff to.

I'm a Muslim so I don't eat pork,don't drink alcohol or cook with it. I won't judge you for using it I just don't use it in cooking (or consume it) that's all.

I am looking for good info on how to make hard cheese like mozzarella.

Mod edit: The question about cheese has been posted as a new thread: Home made cheese question

 

[Morning Glory]

Hi there @pinkcherrychef, and welcome to CookingBites. Everyone here is very friendly and you are welcome to join in anywhere. Check out ore Challenges, they are great fun: There are currently 3 challenges for you to enter. Or tell us what you cooked or ate today:What did you cook/eat today (December 2017)?

I've moved your question about cheese making to start a new thread as you will be more likely to get replies.

 

[CraigC]

Welcome! I have replied to your cheese question.

 

[Morning Glory]

@pinkcherrychef, I was also going to ask whereabouts in Africa you are. Its a big country. I'm sure members here would like to here about some of the local African dishes.

 

[Duck59]

@pinkcherrychef, I was also going to ask whereabouts in Africa you are. Its a big country. I'm sure members here would like to here about some of the local African dishes.

Country?

 

[ElizabethB]

@pinkcherrychef
Warm . Everyone one on the forum is very nice and welcoming. DITTO @morning glory - more about yourself and where you are from. Looking forward to new and different recipes from you.

 

[Morning Glory]

Country?

Oops! Its a big continent was what I should have said.

 

[ElizabethB]

Oops! Its a big continent was what I should have said.

 

[sidevalve]

Don't worry about people being friendly - this the THE most friendly forum I have ever been a part of - So whereabouts in Africa are you ? Food and styles vary so much [even here in tiny Britain !] depending on where you are.

 

[pinkcherrychef]

@morning glory @Duck59 It's Egypt , I'm learning the dishes here quite quickly don't know them all yet but I know a good chunk. I'll measure stuff out next time so I can put some recipes on here for you guys.

 

[ElizabethB]

It's Egypt , I'm learning the dishes here quite quickly don't know them all yet but I know a good chunk

Are you originally from Egypt or a transplant? Just curious since you mentioned learning the dishes. Your cuisine will be new and fascinating to the forum members. Do check out the Challenges. Again .

 

[pinkcherrychef]

@ElizabethB I'm not originally from Egypt I moved here almost 2 years ago when i married my husband. You missed the part of me saying I'm a born American citizen :P it's ok I do that all the time lol not judging.

 

[ElizabethB]

@pinkcherrychef
Brain snap! Happens with age. What an adventure for you. Where in the U.S. are you from? Sorry - I am nosey.

 

[pinkcherrychef]

@pinkcherrychef
Brain snap! Happens with age. What an adventure for you. Where in the U.S. are you from? Sorry - I am nosey.

I know I'm quite nosy myself lol, I'm try my best to follow the rules of internet so I don't like to give out to much information when it comes to where I lived now or in the past. So if you'll forgive me I have to say that I won't tell you which state but I will tell you it was one of the southern sates. Don't mind me though I know your not asking for anything to much I'm just overly cautious.

 

[Francesca]

@pinkcherrychef

Welcome to CookingBites.

Egypt, conjures up centuries of grandeur and intrigue, and the ancient times, cast a long shadow, since its founding by Alexander the Great in 332 B.C.

My husband and I were in Egypt, two decades ago and it has been quite memorable.

I am a grand fan of Egyptian cuisine as well .. A couple of my fave dishes are:

Babaghanuj = Aubergine or eggplant with Tahine ..
Camouniat Samak = Sea bass with fresh lemon, garlic and Egyptian Onions ..

What I do recall most was the fish and shellfish in a small fishing village called Abukir, just 18 kilometres from Alexandria ..

The name of the Restaurant was Zephyrion and its Greek name, comes from the then owner, Periclis Tsparis .. I have no idea if the open air café is still there ..

Have a Healthy, Successful and Happy New Year ahead ..