So, on October 28thdo Greeks eat cod? Greeks eat fish or cod exceptionally only when the festive anniversary falls on a fast, i.e., Wednesday or Friday, otherwise Greeks eat everything. Of course, cod remained a habit because it was salted and available all year round when there were no...
The Romans and Greeks ate pancakes with honey, while the Elizabethans enjoyed them with spices, sherry, apples and rosewater. Pancake Day – also known as Shrove Tuesday – celebrates the decadent goodness of pancakes. For many, it’s a last hurrah as we launch into 40 days of Lent. ...
with the almond flakes, a drizzle of olive oil and a little chopped parsley on top. This is quite rustic, so if you want a smooth soup, pour it through a seive after cooking. On Christmas Eve it’s common to drinkCavawith supper, of which 95% comes fromCatalunya. ...
The premise is that there is an ancient map to a location that harbours the “lotos” eaten by the Greeks in Homer’s Odyssey. In the Odyssey, the lotos cures the Greeks of their ills and makes them feel mighty fine, to boot, if a bit sleepy and not inclined to continue on their ...
I ran at a comfortable pace until the first half, but I started to feel the same pain in the calf that made me stop a couple of weeks before since km ~16. At km 23 or so the pain became stronger and I softened the pace, fearing that I would have to do some walking later on....
Bars and pubs have been around for centuries where people gather to socialize while they eat and drink. The story of bars and pubs is rooted in various cultural and historical traditions, each type of establishment with its own quirks that make them different from the other. ...
The Greeks imagined their Christmas villains to be evil goblins that burrow out of the ground every year. During the 12 days of Christmas, they cause mischief and misfortune around the house. It was traditional for people to keep their fireplaces burning all night so theKalikantzaroicould not ...
There are greeks and no bulgarians! By anon89406 — On Jun 10, 2010 I am a student and i do catering for my GCSE and i need help to know everything about yogurt. Thank you. By anon84773 — On May 17, 2010 I am from bulgaria,and i've got to tell you the truth: the ...
The Greeks who were seeking Jesus. What is the point of Christmas and Easter, if we are not bringing people to Jesus, the Messiah? What is the point of every day, if we are not helping people find the Messiah? Maybe that is why we have the quote. Without the Messiah, life is a ...
Greeks indicate approval or "yes" by tilting their heads to either side. Downward nodding can mean approval in Lebanon and Iran. In Tonga, raising the eyebrows indicates agreement or liking. An Italian gesture of praise or happiness is he "", in which the person pokes his or her index ...