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Spice Market anyone???
Spice Market anyone???
Last post 09/30/2010, 2:41 AM by
belleung
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belleung
Joined: 08/01/2009
Posts: 4
Re: Spice Market anyone???
09/30/2010, 2:41 AM
We are going to skip the Grand Bazaar( 400 shops) and opt for the smaller(72 shops) Egyptian(Spice) Bazaar.......we're staying at the Lares Park....arriving Friday afternoon.....
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belleung
Joined: 08/01/2009
Posts: 4
Re: Spice Market anyone???
09/30/2010, 2:38 AM
I have read that Iranian saffron is the best - do not be fooled into buying Turkish saffron---it is really sunflower!
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mezzalla
Joined: 09/11/2008
Posts: 38
Re: Spice Market anyone???
09/29/2010, 7:23 AM
We received a tip to look for the Spanish saffron...looking forward to collecting a variety of spices and they are easy to carry w/luggage.
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fundrazr
Joined: 04/20/2008
Posts: 31
Re: Spice Market anyone???
09/29/2010, 6:23 AM
Yes! Keep me posted on your plans.
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Water-Goddess
Joined: 09/16/2009
Posts: 13
Re: Spice Market anyone???
09/25/2010, 6:48 PM
Great - another foodie! I was planning on going to the Spice Market. What are your plans? I am staying in the old city.
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belleung
Joined: 08/01/2009
Posts: 4
Spice Market anyone???
09/25/2010, 11:14 AM
Up for the Egyptian market ???...foodies out there????It is supposed to be fabulous....and much smaller than the Grand Bazaar...I am not so much for crowds....and would love to find some unusual spices....nuts....etc
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