Top 3 Dahabiya Nile River Cruises

As most people would agree, Egypt is an absolutely fascinating country to visit and explore. To start with, it has countless spectacular ancient sites to see and explore. most people would also agree that the ideal way to thoroughly experience the charm of these sites is by way of a Nile cruise. While any type of Nile cruise is unforgettable experience; Dahabiya Nile cruises are even better.

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Because Dahabiys are so much smaller than the average cruise ship cruising on the Nile, a Dahabiya cruise is a far more family-type experience. For the most part, Dahabiya river yachts generally have no more than 12 cabins. Some might have 8 or 10, and there are no doubt some which have could possibly have as many as 15. During low season, it is not impossible for a family or group of friends to be the only ones on board. Most Dahabiyas will sail so long as there are at least 4 or more cabins occupied. Right, lets look at 3 of the most popular Dahabiya Nile River cruises.

1. Merit Dahabiya Nile Cruise 8 Magical Days

It is possible to book both 5-day and 8-day cruises on the Merit Dahabiya. A cruise on this sail boat is an experience not soon forgotten. If you opt for the 5-day cruise, you will probably regret not booking the 8-day cruise. With the 8-day package, you will also have the chance to visit the the Temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari at Abu Simbel which are among the best ancient wonders in Egypt.

The 8-day Merit Dahabiya Nile River cruise commences in Luxor and terminates in Luxor. Guided sightseeing tours are provided in Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo and at Aswan. During these outings, be taken to see some of Egypts best ancient sites, including sites like Valley of Kings, Karnak Temple; Temple of Horus and more.

The Merit Dahabiya is a traditional river boat with 10 elegant berths. It has classy dining facilities, as well as bars, a reading lounge, and even an outdoor Jacuzzi. All the on board staff have received training relating to unforeseen emergencies and fires, and with a physician standing by 24/7, you truly are in good hands.

2. Sonesta Amirat Dahabiya Nile Cruise 8 Days and 7 Nights

The Sonesta Amirat Dahabiya carried her first passengers in 2009, making it a more recently launched boat compared to some other Dahabiyas. This elegant sail boat has five standard berths as well as two deluxe suites, all with their own private terrace. All berths have televisions, mini-bars, hairdryers, safety deposit boxes, and telephones with direct outside line access. Other nice features include an Oriental-style open-air Jacuzzi, a beautifully designed area with comfortable seating and a surprisingly large sundeck.

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Providing you book your trip through a well-established tour operator, you will get to enjoy a number of skillfully guided tours during your Sonesta Amirat Nile cruise. Because the boat only has 7 berths, it is a great choice for large families or a group of friends. (In such cases, it is quite possible to have a truly private cruise.

3. Nour El Nil Dahabiya Cruise A Breathtaking 6-Day Cruise Experience

The Nour El Nil Dahabiya sail boat is guided tours to many ancient relics which dont feature in most other. It is particularly well-suited for travelers who want a perfect blend of adventure and tranquility. The cruise itinerary includes a number of excursions but it sightseeing in Luxor

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No matter which one of these Dahabiyas you choose for your your trip through the Nile Valley, you can be sure that it is going to be a breathtaking experience you will not soon forget.

Tips for Rotisserie Cooking

Ivan Terry July 31, 2020

Here are some tips for getting the most from your rotisserie:

Use a drip pan for more than just drips

Yes, you can fill an aluminum pan with water and use it to catch drips and reduce flare-ups. You can also make that drip pan do a delicious double-duty by filling it with vegetables, allowing the drippings to collect, then making gravy out of what’s left when the cooking’s done. Don’t feel like gravy? Fill the drip pan with wine, beer or fruit juice to impart a little extra flavour to your roast.

Don’t put the food too close to the burners or coals

Indirect heat is the watchword with rotisseries. Turn down the burners directly under your meat, or pile up the coals to one side. If you’re roasting something that might flop around—like a whole chicken—make sure any loose bits are trussed securely so they don’t get too close to the flame.

Let your meat rest

This is true of virtually any method of cooking: letting your meat rest for 10-20 minutes after cooking is done will allow the juices to redistribute throughout and make the inside of your cut tender and moist. Skipping this step is a recipe for dry, tough meat.

Make sure your food is secure and the spit is balanced

If the skewer is unbalanced, it won’t turn smoothly and your food won’t cook evenly. Take the time to properly position food on the rotisserie, and roll the skewer around in your hands before putting it on the flame to check the balance.

Keep the lid shut

Don’t let all that lovely heat out—when the lid is open, your stuff is only cooking on the bottom. Keeping the lid shut allows the convection currents to cook your food all over. If you’re cooking over a fire pit, you don’t have a lid—but if you position your food in the middle of the pit with embers around it, you’ll still get the same convection action.

Crispy Rotisserie Chicken

Ivan Terry July 31, 2020

There are hundreds of different ways of roasting a rotisserie chicken. I am not bold enough to say that I have the best rotisserie chicken recipe at this point but I do have a nice starting point for you!

A perfect rotisserie chicken is going to be moist and flavorful on the inside with beautiful crispy skin on the outside. I do not bother with marinades or fancy paste rubs as they never really penetrate through the meat. To make my rotisserie chicken juicy I simply cheat by injecting it with a little under a cup of liquid the night before grilling. My favorite injection at the moment is Fat Free Creole Butter by Cajun Injections. Seriously great stuff that works wonders on pork loins as well. You can inject the breast in a couple places, the thighs, legs and even the wings. This bird had no choice other than to be exploding with flavor.

For a rub I use a simple mix of black pepper and Lawry’s seasoned salt. After the bird is injected and rubbed, get the bird on the spit, insert the forks deeply and truss the guy up. Don’t let the idea of trussing a bird freak you out; it is NOT hard. I use four pieces of butchers twine; one to tie the legs together, two to hold the wings against the breasts and one to snug up the legs/thighs. Trussing only takes about three minutes and makes a HUGE difference in how your bird turns out.

The next trick is figuring how how to set the burners on your Weber Genesis. I have tried many different configurations and what works best for me is to have the front and back burner set to Medium with the middle burner off.

If I have both burners set to High the skin gets burnt before the chicken is done. I have had pretty good luck just using the back burner set on High and the other two burners off but it takes about an hour longer.

Once you are set up, simply close the lid and let the bird spin for an hour and a half. I pull the chicken when it reaches an internal temperature of 170F in the breast.

Rotisserie: Because you love to grill

Ivan Terry July 31, 2020

Using a Weber rotisserie is a ton of fun. A rotisserie transforms an ordinary grilling session into a social event. How could anybody not love meat that has been skewered on a spit and slowly roasted on a grill?

This site is a resource guide to get you started with your rotisserie grilling adventures! This site covers the equipment and techniques you will need to get started. This site also has a ton of ideas for fun things you can grill with your Weber rotisserie.Weber Rotisserie Ribs

The Weber gas grills have been produced in a ton of different sizes so there is no such thing as a “universal” rotisserie for Weber gas grills. Heck, there are even different rotisseries for the Weber Genesis depending upon when yours was made. No problems though, this post will walk you through the gear you need to add a rotisserie to your Weber gas grill.

There has been a lot of progress with Weber kettle rotisseries in the past few years. There are now two excellent rotisseries kits available for the 22.5 inch kettle; Weber and Cajun Bandit. If I were buying a new rotisserie for my Weber kettle I would probably go with the Cajun Bandit. Here is a comparison of the Weber kettle rotisseries. Cajun Bandit also makes the only Weber 26.75 rotisserie on the market.

Whether your rotisserie is on a gas grill or a Weber kettle then one piece of grill bling you need to examine is the Rib-O-Lator. This is the add-on that lets you use your rotisserie for wings, burgers or vegetables.

Using a Weber rotisserie is pretty simple but there are some tips and tricks for making sure you will safely have a great rotisserie experience. Most of this stuff is common sense but all the same I thought folks might enjoy having five simple tips for using a rotisserie.

Don’t be fooled into thinking that the only thing you can do with a rotisserie is roast chickens! Here is a great collection of Weber rotisserie recipes. You can use your Weber rotisserie for ribs, pork loins, tri-tip, chicken wings and just about anything! If it can be cooked on a grill it can be cooked with a rotisserie!