spices in arabic

[Nasturtium 500]

What I do is buy it, then put it in the freezer..take it out just before I head to the airport. It should be ok for atleast 15 hours. :-) That stuff is very expensive there...the prices here are outragous as well...8oz for $2.49! There it's like $4 for 4 oz.

Eggs also need to be refridgerated...when was the last time you saw that in the ME? They leave the eggs in the sunlight...LOL Another reason I don't eat eggs in Jordan!

Actually eggs and butter are fine to leave out (although preferably not in the sun). We just refridgerate them here because they are out for so long from manufacture to buying to actually using (most eggs are 2-3 weeks old by the time they hit the store and go home with you).

What Lulu said is fine. i bring cheddar cheese and do the same thing. your plane will be mostly up in the air and the baggage compartment is quite cool.

[PalestineMyHeart 1,897]

The comments made about the overwhelming importance of spending as much time as possible with your spouse's family, despite any language difficulties -- and especially for a wife to spend time with her husband's mother and sisters -- these points were excellent ! Ash, Nawal, Allousa -- you said it beautifully

-MK

[PalestineMyHeart 1,897]

What I do is buy it, then put it in the freezer..take it out just before I head to the airport. It should be ok for atleast 15 hours. :-) That stuff is very expensive there...the prices here are outragous as well...8oz for $2.49! There it's like $4 for 4 oz.

Eggs also need to be refridgerated...when was the last time you saw that in the ME? They leave the eggs in the sunlight...LOL Another reason I don't eat eggs in Jordan!

Actually eggs and butter are fine to leave out (although preferably not in the sun). We just refridgerate them here because they are out for so long from manufacture to buying to actually using (most eggs are 2-3 weeks old by the time they hit the store and go home with you).

What Lulu said is fine. i bring cheddar cheese and do the same thing. your plane will be mostly up in the air and the baggage compartment is quite cool.

It's not what a lot of Americans are taught about eggs and are used to, but you're 100 % right. I never got sick from eggs in Palestine, although I ate them several times a week. We would keep eggs out on the counter for 10 days or more and never had any problems (but no, not sitting in the sun from the window.)

[Nasturtium 500]

By the way, this story makes no sense. Palestinian refugees in Lebanon are not permitted to cross into Israel -- that border has been closed for a long time, and is strictly controlled by Israel.

I don't know why someone couldn't fly from Lebanon to Amman... but that was just my personal wonderings. Also don't see why one couldn't just drive from Lebanon to Syria and then down through to Jordan as long as the politics were in the correct places that day. I know that's how a lot of Jordanians travel to Lebanon.

[PalestineMyHeart 1,897]

By the way, this story makes no sense. Palestinian refugees in Lebanon are not permitted to cross into Israel -- that border has been closed for a long time, and is strictly controlled by Israel.

I don't know why someone couldn't fly from Lebanon to Amman... but that was just my personal wonderings. Also don't see why one couldn't just drive from Lebanon to Syria and then down through to Jordan as long as the politics were in the correct places that day. I know that's how a lot of Jordanians travel to Lebanon.

I've flown from Beirut to Amman -- the only thing stopping flights was when the airport was bombed, but it's open now. However, consider that it might be difficult for a Palestinian refugee without status (no Lebanese passport) and no money. Driving through Syria would be the obvious land route.

[Nasturtium 500]

It's not what a lot of Americans are taught about eggs and are used to, but you're 100 % right. I never got sick from eggs in Palestine, although I ate them several times a week. We would keep eggs out on the counter for 10 days or more and never had any problems (but no, not sitting in the sun from the window.)

I think most Americans don't really know much about food safety as compared with cultural things and food industry issues. I know I learned a lot about food safety from my mom who grew up on a farm. that's where i learned eggs and butter could sit out for DAYS and DAYS. The difference is, as I said, that when you buy things in the store they are very old by the time you actually get them. So, they need to be kept in cool storage for this reason. It's just like tomatoes' flavor is actually decreased by refridgeration, yet most people still do that. The cold breaks down the flavor chemicals. Yet, people feel it's absolutely necessecary to do. That's a cultural issue. We actually do a lot of actually unecessary things. A great book I've looked at getting to keep as a reference in Jordan is "Keeping Food Fresh: Old World Techniques & Recipes" which details food storage sans canning. It's kind of interesting to learn how the whole nursery rhyme of "Peas porridge hot..." really is true-- about 9-10 days is the limit for how long you can leave it out in the pot and not get sick as long as you take certain steps in certain temperatures. Not that I advocate that... lol.

[Nasturtium 500]

By the way, this story makes no sense. Palestinian refugees in Lebanon are not permitted to cross into Israel -- that border has been closed for a long time, and is strictly controlled by Israel.

I don't know why someone couldn't fly from Lebanon to Amman... but that was just my personal wonderings. Also don't see why one couldn't just drive from Lebanon to Syria and then down through to Jordan as long as the politics were in the correct places that day. I know that's how a lot of Jordanians travel to Lebanon.

I've flown from Beirut to Amman -- the only thing stopping flights was when the airport was bombed, but it's open now. However, consider that it might be difficult for a Palestinian refugee without status (no Lebanese passport) and no money. Driving through Syria would be the obvious land route.

That was the only issue I saw too, not having a status or passport and lack of money. But that seems like it would make it even worse to pass into Israel... I thought israel was pretty strict on those things (disregarding what you said about the border being closed anyway).

[palilover 1]

But I want to clarify one thing -- people from refugee camps are individuals, just like anyone else. Not everyone from the camps are hooligans who "don't know any other way" than to fight over a bus seat. Sweeping generalizations are sad, too, as well as offensive.

I wasnt generalizing. I was speaking about that one individual only.

*This* is what you said:

oh....big refugee camp:( Hm....well I would say I could "adopt" a family, but if word gets out that one family has sheep and the rest none? I dont want to be there to see the results!! I got to witness one of thsoe guys fighting over a seat on the bus of all things on our way out of Palestine. I video taped it because it was amusing. (I had to hide my camera though because the Israeli security had to come on and break up the fight). I did not know he was from a reugee camp though or what they were fighting about. My husband began talking to him and found out he was from a refugee camp in Lebanon and he was visitng his wife in Jordan and he had to go through Palestine for some reason to get out as he could not get on a plane and fly to JOrdan from Lebanon. But when my husband said he was from a refugee camp, then i felt bad about my "amusement" My husband said the guy was stupid for fighting over a seat but I said dont you know, those people probably fight for a lot more than bus seats in their daily life so they don't know any other way. (

If you mean one guy, you say "he," not "they."

By the way, this story makes no sense. Palestinian refugees in Lebanon are not permitted to cross into Israel -- that border has been closed for a long time, and is strictly controlled by Israel.

I dont know any organizations in Palestine. But I think it is not hard to be charitable in Palestine though. There are a lot of women begging in the streets in Ramallah the last time I was there. I'm sure they would like a meal or something

Ask around -- there are plenty of mosques, hospitals, schools, and more that can help you find a suitable recipient for your donation.

Times are very very very hard in Palestine right now, especially for the weak, ill, and/or aging. There are people reduced to begging in every town, even in the small villages, but more in the larger cities of course. My husband always gave them something -- even if he was down to only 15 shekels in his pocket, he would never pass without giving.

ok if I need grammer lessons I know who to ask then:)

I am just saying what my husband said. I don't know the lebanese guy's story as he did not speak englisha nd he was a man and my husband was with me so certainly he would just speak with my husband.

And actually I already know of one organization that I like every much in Paletsine!

[PalestineMyHeart 1,897]

By the way, this story makes no sense. Palestinian refugees in Lebanon are not permitted to cross into Israel -- that border has been closed for a long time, and is strictly controlled by Israel.

I don't know why someone couldn't fly from Lebanon to Amman... but that was just my personal wonderings. Also don't see why one couldn't just drive from Lebanon to Syria and then down through to Jordan as long as the politics were in the correct places that day. I know that's how a lot of Jordanians travel to Lebanon.

I've flown from Beirut to Amman -- the only thing stopping flights was when the airport was bombed, but it's open now. However, consider that it might be difficult for a Palestinian refugee without status (no Lebanese passport) and no money. Driving through Syria would be the obvious land route.

That was the only issue I saw too, not having a status or passport and lack of money. But that seems like it would make it even worse to pass into Israel... I thought israel was pretty strict on those things (disregarding what you said about the border being closed anyway).

Yeah Israel's pretty strict about that. Otherwise some 400,000 people would be home by now.

[palilover 1]

What I do is buy it, then put it in the freezer..take it out just before I head to the airport. It should be ok for atleast 15 hours. :-) That stuff is very expensive there...the prices here are outragous as well...8oz for $2.49! There it's like $4 for 4 oz.

Eggs also need to be refridgerated...when was the last time you saw that in the ME? They leave the eggs in the sunlight...LOL Another reason I don't eat eggs in Jordan!

Actually eggs and butter are fine to leave out (although preferably not in the sun). We just refridgerate them here because they are out for so long from manufacture to buying to actually using (most eggs are 2-3 weeks old by the time they hit the store and go home with you).

What Lulu said is fine. i bring cheddar cheese and do the same thing. your plane will be mostly up in the air and the baggage compartment is quite cool.

It's not what a lot of Americans are taught about eggs and are used to, but you're 100 % right. I never got sick from eggs in Palestine, although I ate them several times a week. We would keep eggs out on the counter for 10 days or more and never had any problems (but no, not sitting in the sun from the window.)

ewww I'm still skipping:) I've been sick from eggs in America (I know it was eggs cu z it's all I ate taht day) and I cannot eat eggs regardless of what country it is now:))

[PalestineMyHeart 1,897]

ewww I'm still skipping:) I've been sick from eggs in America (I know it was eggs cu z it's all I ate taht day) and I cannot eat eggs regardless of what country it is now:))

You might have an allergy or sensitivity to eggs. You're best off avoiding them, then.

[Mommy2ZaidnSalma 11]

<~~~~~ ate two scrambled eggs with ketchup everyday in jordan

[Tunisia216 2]

No you are not that bad.. But please come back more so we can tease you more

I love my Tiffers!!! I miss you!!!!!!!!! I was sooo excited to see you guys on this thread!!!!! Can I come for dinner too? I think me and Nawal will eat you out of house and home hehehe

(L)

oh come on...i am not THAT bad ....I miss you too habibti....I love that little diaper picture...hehe

kisses!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Edited August 26, 2008 by Ash * Habibati

[Nothing1234 2]

There is no doubt in my mind we would eat them out of house and home. Hehe.

No you are not that bad.. But please come back more so we can tease you more

I love my Tiffers!!! I miss you!!!!!!!!! I was sooo excited to see you guys on this thread!!!!! Can I come for dinner too? I think me and Nawal will eat you out of house and home hehehe

(L)

oh come on...i am not THAT bad ....I miss you too habibti....I love that little diaper picture...hehe

kisses!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[palilover 1]

ewww I'm still skipping:) I've been sick from eggs in America (I know it was eggs cu z it's all I ate taht day) and I cannot eat eggs regardless of what country it is now:))

You might have an allergy or sensitivity to eggs. You're best off avoiding them, then.

lol no I ate eggs my whole life. It was a one time occurence. I've eaten eggs rarely since then, and have not gotten sick. It was a case of food poisoning. (even though the eggs had not passed their expiration date yet)