Egypt and Mexico in a delightful combination

Ancient Mexican and ancient Egyptian civilizations show uncanny parallels, as demonstrated by the current exhibition “Isis and the Plumed Serpent. Ancient Egypt / Pre-Hispanic Mexico”, showing at the Exhibition Center of Parque Fundidora (originally called Nave Lewis), part of a program of events in the Universal Forum of Monterrey Culture 2007 initiative.

No evidence exists of the two cultures, who lived centuries and thousands of miles apart, ever meeting, but both worshiped feathered-serpent deities, built pyramids and developed a 365-day calendar.

“There are huge cultural parallels between ancient Egypt and Mexico in religion, astronomy, architecture and the arts. They deserve to be appreciated together,” said exhibition organizer Gina Ulloa, who spent almost three years preparing the 35,520 square-feet (3,300 meter-square) display.

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To commemorate this unique encounter, I offer these blend of Egyptian and Mexican cuisine which is simply as delicious as it is easy to prepare.

Ingredients:

Hummus
Red hot Mexican salsa
Olive oil
Olive
Cayenne
Mexican corn tortilla chips

Spread hummus in a thick circle in the middle of a serving dish, creating a reservoir in the center. Fill this center with olive oil, half a teaspoon or red hot Mexican salsa and an olive. Sprinkle a little cayenne over the hummus. Finally, surround the finished dip with triangle (pyramidal) shaped corn tortilla chips and you’re ready to celebrate the best of both worlds.

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