Introduction

Several times a week, Sandy and I come home with stories that make us laugh at just how ignorant we are about how to do very basic things in Egypt. We often end our conversations by self-deprecatingly referring to ourselves as "Stupid Foreigners." Really, we wonder sometimes if people here will end up with the impression that Canadians are a bit on the slow side. But, instead of calling this section "Stupid Foreigners," we've decided that we're allowed some time to adapt to the culture. But if you ever move to Egypt, these How To's can help you avoid some mistakes that make you look like you just fell off the donkey cart.

How to Build a Cathedral

This may not be one that you can "try at home," but we could think of no other good way to share these really neat pictures with you. However, if you ever do have occasion to build a Coptic Orthodox Cathedral, don't say I didn't help.

How to Eat a Mango in Sri Lanka

MCC is a global organization, and I'd be remiss to include only the Egyptian way to eat a mango (below). And anyhow, mango season in Egypt is over. But I have for you a real treat -- a brand new article, entitled Eating mango the Sri Lankan ex-pat way with Dr. K..

How to Eat a Mango

Our country rep, James, in one of his emails, wrote this: "However, I think that mangos should be eaten alone (and not with torshy). I'm even embarrassed to eat them by myself, since they are so messy."

Well, we did some research among our Egyptian friends, and learned the best, and cleanest way to eat a mango.

How to Make Peanut Butter

You probably won't have famous Aswan peanuts, but you can easily make peanut butter at home!

How to Buy Milk

We had (I feel) a significant breakthrough in our calcium consumption this week. Find out how to buy milk in Egypt.

How to Get Cheese

In keeping with the dairy theme, we'd also like to let you in on the secrets of buying cheese in Egypt.