July 2014

Ramadan 1435 

And the seasons change….

Spring has eased into Summer and Ramadan is here with its  spirituality and its commercial side: this year's Sissi lanterns, new lights and new mosalsalaats.  As the pace of life slows down and some of you head to the cooler shores make sure you take Minnie's with you wherever you go. Minnie's dried products are easy to keep: they do not need electricity nor do they need special storing facilities. My grandchildren who are in town now, have requested that we take Minnie's dried fruits as we head out to the shore. So you too as you head out make sure you Minnie's goes along! 

Minnie's has just attended its last event of the season and I would like to say that I had a lot fun seeing old friends and making new ones at all the interesting  markets and events we attended all over Cairo, at the Lotus Center in 6th of October City, at the Arkan Mall, the Kattameya Country Club and of course our regulars at the Nun Farmer's Market.  My cousin from Kansas came to Egypt and was part of the Minnie's operation. She enjoyed meeting you and talking with you and working side by side with the women in Dahshour.   On behalf of all f us at Minnie's I want to thank each and everyone of you for making it such a great, enjoyable and fun season. We are grateful for your continued support and love that you love our products.

As to our news, it is now cherry season and the young women in Dahshour are busy pitting them and setting them out on the dryer. It is a long and tedious process.  It will take them a few days to dry and then... packed and ready to be eaten with the Ramadan khoshaf.  The same happens with the grapes! We have started with the red grapes and already have a nice stock. Soon the Egyptian green grapes will hit the markets and we will dry them too.  In between the cherries and the grapes we dry bamia (okra)  for those of you who enjoy 'waika'.  Then the pear season will be upon us and will soon be ready for drying.

At the moment we have a wonderful selection of Egyptian fruits, full of flavor and great as a 'sohoor' option:  apricots, prunes, raisins, and apples, cut up into a bowl of yogurt, or just plain out of the box. 

Although Minnie's Dried Fruits & Vegetables attended its last Farmer's Markets and events for the season you can still buy our delicious products throughout Ramadan and the hot summer months. Click on the tab "Products and Price List" to find out what is available now and to select what you like.You can find our products in several stores, so please check the tab 'Finding Minnie's' for an updated list of places that carry our products.  And remember you can place orders by email at minnies or by calling our mobile at 01111047555. We deliver too; free if you live in Maadi and for a small delivery fee for all other areas.

Bil hana wel shefa