It seems that the "thugs" we hear about are once again becoming apparent as the U.S. bullies everyone and is trying to use this UPrising to get what they want out of Egypt, again. Let us not forget that the U.S. sent suspects to Egypt to be tortured. We have a sordid history with this regime.
I wonder how long it will take for Suleiman to obtain his billions in real estate across the globe as Mubarak has, with the help of the U.S.
Egypt takes $2 Billion in aid from the U.S. each year and spends it on weapons and apparently, personal real estate in Beverly Hills for their President. Is that corporate welfare at work for U.S. companies? Much like Israel, the bullets sprayed by the Egyptian army are shot by U.S. weapons and are flown in U.S. planes. Seems that all of the American War Machine Corporations also have a lot to gain by keeping Egypt and Israel in the pocketbooks of the U.S. government, regardless of their politics or human rights abuses.
While this artist was hoping to break bread over the victory of the people of Egpyt in ousting their president, we will have to settle for waiting to see who wins this - the U.S. and Israel, or the people of Egypt.
UPrising
Egypt is a wealth of bread. The birthplace of yeasty bread is the perfect place to start our exploration of breads and pastries. Here is a basic recipe for EESH BALADI, it's pita-ish.
3 cups flour (from whole wheat to white, or I recommend, a blend)
1 cup warm water
1 tsp yeast
1/2 tsp salt
Heat over to 475.
Mix ingredients to form ball. Knead for 10 minutes, rise to double in size. (1 to 3 hours).
Punch down and knead for 2 minutes. Cut into 8 individual pieces, roll out and place on ungreased cookie sheet.
Lay cookie sheet on bottom of oven, or lowest rack for 6-8 minutes until puffed up.
Finish on broiler to brown, or flip, your choice.
I took these, cut them into triangles, basted in olive oil, salt & pepper and toasted for hummus.
I have no one to credit for this recipe, as the one I tried gave the basic dough recipe (no credit needed for that) and their oven technique was wack, causing me to do my own experimentation.
Enjoy and please, break bread and discuss!
Bon Apetit!
sahha o afyaa
We are sad that our prediction was true, Mubarek did not step down. He is too much of a coward, a real man would have faced his people and acknowledged he is no longer wanted or needed. Now we shall see how this pans out with Suleiman and what I heard as veiled threats against the people in Tehrir square. Pray for them.
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