K is for Karkade

K is for Karkade! And obviously I´m in a food and drink mood lately. These are the dried hibiscus flower petals that are used to brew karkade, a drink popular hot or cold.… Read More →

K is for Karkade

Karkade (pronounced kar-ke-day) كركديه is an infusion made with the petals of hibiscus flowers. It is a popular drink in Egypt, served both hot and cold.  When my dad lived here, he used cold… Read More →

H: Hibiscus

H is for Hibiscus Hibiscus sabdariffa is a common flowering plant in Egypt. The petals of this flower are used to make karkade, a popular – and delicious! – infusion sweetened with sugar… Read More →