The Egyptians Ancient Egypt Egypt and the Nile The Old Kingdom Building the Pyramids The Middle Kingdom Pharaohs The New Kingdom Religion Preparing for the Next World Towns and Cities Sculpture and Painting Craftsmen Writing Children and Education Farmers Trade and Ships Family Life Food and Drink Games and Hunting	Beef Meat was very popular, with roast beef being the favourite of the rich. But the poor had to make do with pork.   Previous: Back Book: The Egyptians Section: Ancient Egypt Chapter: Food and Drink