Video: Understanding Egyptian Cuisine & Culture
A look at the history of Egypt through the lens of its cuisine, delivered by author, historian, and chef Amy Riolo.
The Nile River Delta of Egypt has always supplied its inhabitants with abundant fertile farmlands and wildlife. Combined with a long history of commerce and cultural exchange, the cuisine of modern Egypt is rich, diverse, and influential worldwide—it may even have been the origin point of birthday cakes.
In this video from the Library of Congress, noted author, historian, and chef Amy Riolo explores the growth of Egyptian agriculture and cooking from its ancient past to the modern day. In doing so, she also traces the cultural developments in Egypt that have shaped its foods today. Her entire talk is an engaging look at history peppered with descriptions of delicious dishes and spices. What could be better?
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