JANUARY 2014

A new year beginning!

And a few new items at Minnie's Dried Fruits and Vegetables!

A new strawberry season! Although the weather has not been very cooperative, what with being overcast and cold for most of the days, we have managed to dry some of the tastiest and most fragrant strawberries we have ever prepared. 

A new tangerine season is under way as well. Our stock isn't very large yet, but for those of you have been waiting patiently for the new crop, we have a fews boxes ready for your chewing.

We have also taken advantage of the physalis or 7arankash that has appeared on the market a few weeks ago and we have dried a few kilos of it. Why don't you read about physalis/7arankash-if the name rings a bell- under the Article tab and see what you can do with it dried or fresh.

Our dried cherries have been a very successful item this year. Unfortunately we have run out of the pitted cherries, but I have a large stock of cherries with pits and have decided to make cherry jam with them. It is a long and tedious process that is worth every minute of it, as the jam is very tasty, a little tart with a lot of fruit and low in sugar. It reminds me of the sour cherry or weshna jam that we used to find in Egypt a long time ago.

As you know, our products are seasonal, therefore I suggest that you consult our Products & Price list tab to see what is available now in January.   Make your selection and place your order by sending an email to minnies.egypt@gmail.com or calling on 
011 1104 7555

April 2013

What's New This Month...

Melons! 

Melons and apples

These summer fruits come in a variety of shapes and colors, but I love the early crop that grows in the Sinaii. It is so sweet that vendors often refer to as 'ananas'-aka pineapple. The fruit are round, small and very fragrant, and when you cut them open,  a beautiful creamy green color appears and the fruit drips with juice.

We peel them, slice them and  dry them to a crisp in our solar tunnel. Their flavor is intensified by the drying process and they are great low calorie snack. A 75g bag sells for LE 20.

Coriander Seeds!

Coriander in bloom

Grown under safe agriculture practices, these seeds are a very important ingredient in Middle Eastern and Indian cooking. I grind them and use them in our all time favorite Egyptian molokheya and in Indian dishes. Whole, I add them to my jar of black olives to add flavor. A 50g bag sells for LE10.




Did You Know That...

Minnie's Dried Fruits & Vegetables attends the NUN Center Farmers' Market on Saturday's from 10-2pm? 

The Bioshop, located at 27 Road 231, Degla, Maadi carries all of Minnie's products?

You can order Malak's Honey directly by clicking Honey ?

We deliver Minnie's Dried Fruits &Vegetables to your home or office

Melons:

• belong to the same family of gourds as cucumbers, pumpkin and squashes
• originated in the Middle East and ancient Egyptians and Romans ate cantaloupes
• are  a good source of potassium and vitamin C
• are fat and cholesterol free; and are relatively low in calories?

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The Slice

March 2013

What's New This Month...

Tangerines!

Minnie's delicious Egyptian tangerines are peeled, sliced, and dried in our solar tunnel. These tangerines are as delightful to look at as they are delicious to munch on and come in 75g bags.  These mouth-watering treats are an ideal healthy snack.  Read on to learn more about the wealth of health benefits tangerines offer!

Peas!

A new addition to Minnie's products, these peas are blanched, dried to a crisp and make an ideal vegetable snack.  No salt or preservatives added! 

Did You Know That...

Cairo Kitchen (Zamalek and Maadi) and BioShop in Maadi carry a selection of Minnie's Dried Fruits and Vegetables!

Citrus fruits are... 

• packed with vitamin C, an antioxidant that promotes healthy cell function and blood purification.  Vitamin C's antioxidant protection and natural antiseptic properties fight the onset of colds and infections, promote the healing process of wounds, and may reduce incidences of heart disease and certain types of cancer;
• a significant source of pectin, which increases beneficial microflora in the gut.  This means a healthier digestive system! 

Tangerines in particular... 

• contain a fibrous white tissue in between the fruit segments known as lamella.  Lamella is rich in soluble fiber, a key agent to fighting high cholesterol;
• can combat obesity, as they contain a flavanoid that prevents the build-up of fat in the liver and boosts metabolism.  

Oranges in particular...

• are an excellent source of the minerals folacin, potassium, thiamine, niacin, and magnesium.  These minerals support cell growth, improve muscle and bone health, fight anemia, and boost energy.  
• contain a phytonutrient in their peel that is known to reduce blood pressure and cholesterol.  Dehydrated oranges are an ideal way to get this miraculous nutrient into your body and promoting optimal health.

Click here for a tasty recipe using Minnie's dehydrated oranges!

The Slice

February 2013

What is new this month? 

Strawberries: Egyptian strawberries have been on the market for a few weeks. We at Minnie's have began drying these luscious berries this month, and the result is fantastic: great color, delicious taste and a strong strawberry aroma.

Marmalade:  homemade low sugar marmalade using slivers of bitter oranges (Seville oranges) floating in a soft-gel marmalade.

Jams: homemade, chock full of fresh fruit pieces, and low in sugar.  We stock strawberry jam and strawberry/kiwi jam.  Try any one of our homemade james or marmalades, and you'll never go back to commerical jams again.

Help Us Grow:

Please help us continue to grow. When you get a chance,” like” Minnie's Dried Fruits & Vegetables on Face Book and tweet us or follow us on Twitter:

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Minnie's Dried Fruits & Vegetables

The Slice

January 2013

What's new this month...

Oranges: sweet and juicy Egyptian navel oranges, from Banha El 3assal. Sliced and dried to a crisp in our solar tunnel, then packed in 75g bags. Eat them right out of the bag, munch on them with a bite of chocolate or crumble them and sprinkle them on a green salad.

Grapefruit: pink and sweet, grown on our premises under safe agriculture practices. Cut and dried using solar energy, and packed in 75g bags. Delicious eaten alone, or in a salad.  We will post a recipe for a spinach, shrimp and grapefruit salad soon.

Herbs: organic marjoram and thyme dried and packed in zip lock bags to preserve their exquisite flavor and aroma. Use them in your favorite soup, pasta, tomato paste or sprinkle either of them on feta cheese, areesh or labna cheese.

January Products and Price Lists

Fruits/Vegetables	75g	150g
Apple crescents	LE 20
Apple rounds	LE 20
Apple, green	LE 25
Banana coins	LE 15	LE 30
Dates		LE 20
Grapefruits, pink	LE 15
Fruit mix: apples, oranges, grapefruit, raisins, kiwi, mango, pears	LE 20
Kiwi	LE 25
Mango slices	LE 20
Orange rounds	LE 15
Raisins		LE 15
Onion shreds		LE 15
Onion, sweet white	LE 10
Peas		LE 20
Peppers, colored	LE 10
Soup mix: zucchini, carrots, onions, herbs	LE 10
Tomato wedges	LE 10

Herbs	15g	20g
Bay leaves	LE 10
Chili peppers		LE 10
Chives		LE 10
Coriander	LE 5
Dill	LE 5
Marjoram		LE 10
Thyme		LE 20

We also offer:

Karkadeh, hibiscus blossoms: grown on our land from seeds that come from Aswan. We dry them and pack in them in 50g bags and sell them for LE 20.

Pressed dates or 3agwa: pitted and cleaned then dried and pressed into blocks of 250g that sell for LE 25 and 500g that sell for LE 45

Malak’s honey: a 500g jar costs LE 40 and you have the option to choose from clover (barseem) honey, or orange blossoms honey, or better yet, try them both.

How To Order:

To place your orders, please email Minnie's or sms/call on 011-1104-7555

Pick up or delivery: You may pick up your order or you may choose to have it delivered to your home or office. For pick-ups, please contact us on the above phone number to set a pick-up time. Otherwise let us know where to deliver. Delivery charges apply depending upon the delivery address. Maadi deliveries are free.

When To Order:

If you would like to receive your order by Sunday afternoon, please place your order by Saturday evening.

If you would like it by Tuesday afternoon, please place your order by Monday evening.

If you would like it by Thursday afternoon, please place your order by Wednesday evening.

We do not deliver on Friday or Saturday.

Help Us Grow:

Please help us continue to grow. When you get a chance, like Minnie's Dried Fruits & Vegetables on Facebook.

bil hana