Apricots On The Nile

English · Memoirs, Cooking & Food

Colette Rossant's Apricots On The Nile is a memoir that evokes a magical childhood spent in Cairo and Paris during the forties, capturing the mouth-watering flavors of Egypt's cuisine. Abridged by Katrin Williams, this enchanting story takes listeners back to 1937, where young Colette finds companionship among her father's Egyptian-Jewish relatives.

As she arrives at her grandparents' belle époque mansion by the Nile, Colette discovers the rich culinary traditions of her adopted homeland. From tasting ful with the chef Ahmet to learning how to make sambusaks, her experiences in the kitchen reveal the deep connections between her family's culture and the vibrant food of Egypt.

With dozens of original recipes and family photographs, Apricots On The Nile is a splendid exploration of old Cairo, filled with flavor, variety, and wide-eyed wonder.

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.