Bread was a staple in ancient Egyptian diet. Made from a variety of ingredients, bread loaves of different sizes were made in a variety of shapes, including human figures and animals. They were often elaborately decorated and whole or cracked grain was frequently added, resembling the multi-grain breads baked nowadays. Experiments conducted to solve ‘the…
Tiger nut sweets: Rekhmire’s favorite dessert
When ancient Egyptians prepared for death, they painted the walls of their tombs with scenes of what they enjoyed most during life, believing that gods would provide an abundant supply of the same in the next life. Rekhmire, a vizier during the New Kingdom, seems to have relished a particular dessert – tiger nut sweets,…