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NOT GIVEN
A PIECE OF CARROT SHOULD BE EATEN ON NEW YEAR'S EVE TO BRING
GOOD LUCK.
Submitter comment: MRS. DEVEREUX LEARNED THIS AS A CHILD AND STILL PRACTICES IT.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GROSSE POINTE PARK
NOT GIVEN
THERE'S THIS GUY NAMED STADTON THAT DID A LOT OF HUNTING. HE WAS
HUNTING SQUIRRELS ONE EARLY MORNING ALONG BY A CORN FIELD. THERE
WAS A RAIL FENCE AT THE END OF THE FIELD WHERE THE SQUIRRELS
LIVED. THEY WOULD COME INTO THE CORN FIELD AND EAT THE CORN.
IT WAS BARELY DAYLIGHT AND THIS BEAR CAME ALONG. THAT BEAR WAS
PULLING OFF THOSE EARS OF CORN LIKE A MAN WOULD. HE GOT AN ARMFUL
OF THEM AND THEN WOULD GO DOWN TO A LOWER PLACE AND HEAVE THEM
INTO A BIG CYPRESS STUMP. STADTON SAID HE HAD TO GO DOWN THERE
AND SEE WHY THE BEAR WAS THROWING THEM IN THERE. STADTON WENT
AND HE SAID THE BEAR, HE HAD A HOG IN THAT THERE STUMP AND WAS
FATTENING HIM UP.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; ALLEN PARK
| Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- Lie Tall tale Food Drink -- Plant food Vegetable BELIEF -- Mammal BELIEF -- Plant |
Date learned: 02-07-1972
BUCK TEETH
WHEN WE WAS DOWN SOUTH (MOUNT IDA, ARKANSAS), THERE WAS A FRIEND
OF MINE USED TO TELL ABOUT A FELLA HE KNEW. HE HAD BUCK TEETH
SO BAD HE COULD EAT CORN ON THE COB THROUGH A SCREEN DOOR.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- Physically handicapped Deformed PROSE NARRATIVE -- Lie Tall tale Food Drink -- Plant food Vegetable BELIEF -- Body part Senses Mouth, teeth, lips, tongue |
POPCORN
ONE TIME WE PLANTED POPCORN TO SEE IF WE COULD GET POPCORN ON THE
COB. THE CORN GREW INTO REGULAR CORN, BUT IT GOT SO HOT ONE DAY
THAT THE CORN POPPED RIGHT ON THE COB.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; Mount Clemens
| Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- Lie Tall tale Food Drink -- Plant food Vegetable BELIEF -- Plant |
Date learned: 11-08-1968
STUPID EASTERNER
"DUST-BOWL! WHY, WHEN WE GROW CELERY WE HAVE TO USE CONCRETE
PIPING NINE FEET HIGH AND TWO FEET WIDE. WE COULDN'T HANDLE OUR
CELERY BY THE BUNCH. WE CUT IT INTO LENGTHS AND SELL IT BY THE
SUPERFICIAL FOOT!"
Submitter comment: TOLD BY A WESTERN AUSTRALIAN TO AN EASTERNER.
Where learned: AUSTRALIA ; VICTORIA ; MELBOURNE
| Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- Lie Tall tale Food Drink -- Plant food Vegetable |
RECIPE
RECIPE FOR GERMAN POTATOE PANCAKES. INGREDIENTS: 1 AND 1/2 CUPS
FLOUR, 1/2 CUP SUGAR, 1 TSP. SALT. MIX THESE AND ADD MILK TO MAKE
A THIN LIQUID. POUR ON A HOT, BUTTERED GRIDDLE AND SPREAD PAPER THIN
TO MAKE THE PANCAKE AS LARGE AS THE GRIDDLE.
SERVE THEM HOT WITH SYRUP OR JELLY ROLLED UP INSIDE.
Submitter comment:
AS MY MOTHER GAVE ME THE RECIPE IT WAS HARD FOR HER TO NAME
EXACT MEASUREMENTS WITHOUT PROMPTING. THE RECIPE, HANDED DOWN FROM
GRANDMOTHERS AND MOTHERS BEFORE, IS KNOWN BY JUST ADDING INGREDIENTS
TOGETHER FROM GENERAL KNOWLEDGE OR USAGE, EACH PERSON JUST KNEW, FROM
PRACTICE, HOW TO MAKE THEM.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Plant food Vegetable |
Date learned: 02-00-1974
SOUP PICNIC
EVERY LABOR DAY, FOR AT LEAST FORTY YEARS, BUT NOT SINCE 1971,
THE ROHR FAMILY HELD WHAT THEY CALLED A "SOUP PICNIC." EACH INDI-
VIDUAL FAMILY WOULD BRING A PAN OF VEGETABLE SOUP, AND AT THE PICNIC
SITE (WHICH TRADED OFF FROM FAMILY TO FAMILY YEARLY) THE SOUPS WOULD
BE COMBINED IN A BIG BUTCHERING KETTLE, AND HEATED OVER AN OPEN
FIRE. THE FAMILY MADE A DAY OF IT, AND WOULD EAT THE SOUP BOTH FOR
LUNCH AND SUPPER THAT DAY.
WHEN THE CUSTOM FIRST STARTED, THE MEALS CONSISTED SOLELY OF
SOUP AND CRACKERS. AFTER A FEW YEARS, CORN ON THE COB WAS ADDED,
SINCE MANY OF THE FAMILY MEMBERS WERE GROWING IT, AND IT WAS PLENTI-
FUL DURING THE LATE SUMMER. AFTER A FEW YEARS, DESSERTS WERE ALSO
ADDED TO THE TRADITION, BUT IT WAS ALWAYS KEPT AT THAT--NEVER ANY
SIDE DISHES, OR MEAT (OTHER THAN THAT IN THE SOUP ITSELF.) (IN MY
WORDS)
Where learned: OHIO ; MASSILLON
Date learned: 11-00-1973
A TRADITION ON VISITING A NEW HOME IS TO BRING A LOAF OF BREAD SO
THEY WON'T GO HUNGRY, A BOTTLE OF WINE SO THEY WON'T GO THIRSTY, AND
SOME SALT FOR GOOD LUCK.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Date learned: 11-00-1972
WARTS
IF YOU WASH WARTS WITH A SLICED POTATO THEY WILL GO AWAY.
Where learned: DETROIT
Date learned: 11-19-1972
IF A WOMAN, WHILE MENSTRUATING, EATS A DILL PICKLE SHE WILL GET
CRAMPS.
Where learned: OHIO ; LUCAS COUNTY
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Plant food Vegetable BELIEF -- Means of Causing or Avoiding Illness |
Date learned: 10-03-1972
PROVERB
THE CAULIFLOWER IS A CABBAGE WITH A COLLEGE EDUCATION.
Submitter comment: DOES NOT REMEMBER
Where learned: NOT GIVEN
Keyword(s): DEFINITION ; PLANT
James Callow Keyword(s): IRONY?
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Plant food Vegetable BELIEF -- Plant PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: 10-29-1967
ITALIAN BELIEF
PLANT YOUR POTATOES AT THE FULL MOON.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Plant food Vegetable BELIEF -- Moon |
Date learned: 10-01-1969
SIGNIFICANCE OF SALT
WE HAVE A ROADSIDE STAND BACK HOME, AND ONE OF OUR CUSTOMERS
WANTED SOME SALT TO EAT WITH THEIR TOMATOES, RATHER THAN GIVE THEM
THE SALT, HE SOLD IT TO THEM, AND LATER TOLD ME TO NEVER GIVE SALT
AWAY, FOR IF YOU DO, YOU WILL BECOME WEAK, AND OTHER PEOPLE WILL
HAVE POWER OVER YOU. SALT THEREFORE HAS MUCH SIGNIFICANCE AND
MEANING.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Plant food Vegetable Food Drink -- Flavoring BELIEF -- Mineral |
Date learned: 08-00-1969
WHEN PARENTS WANT TO MAKE THEIR SONS EAT VEGETABLES, THEY TELL
THEM IT WILL PUT HAIR ON THEIR CHEST,
Where learned: UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): FUNCTION
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Plant food Vegetable Food Drink -- Special Form and PurposeObject of Bodily Consumption BELIEF -- Body part Senses Upper body, arms, neck BELIEF -- Plant |
Date learned: 11-22-1968
ONION SUPERSTITION
PUT A PIN IN YOUR MOUTH WHEN PEELING ONIONS AND YOU WILL NOT CRY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Plant food Vegetable BELIEF -- Mineral BELIEF -- Plant |
Date learned: 10-00-1970
CUCUMBER BELIEF
CUT A CUCUMBER AND RUB THE SMALL END AGAINST THE LARGE END.
THE BITTERNESS GOES INTO THE SMALL END, WHICH YOU HAVE TO
THROW AWAY BECAUSE IT GETS A FROTH ON IT. THIS ONLY HAS
TO BE DONE TO THE ONES PICKED AT THE FIRST OF THE SEASON.
BECAUSE THESE ARE USUALLY GREEN AND PICKED TOO EARLY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | 686 686.1 Food Drink -- Plant food Vegetable BELIEF -- Plant |
Date learned: 10-00-1970
CUCUMBER BELIEF
CUT OFF THE END OF A CUCUMBER AND RUB IT IN A CIRCULAR MOTION
AGAINST THE REST OF THE CUCUMBER. THAT IS TO RUB OUT THE SMALL
END AGAINST THE LARGER. THIS TAKES THE BITTERNESS OUT.
Submitter comment:
MR. FIZZETTE'S FRENCH CANADIAN GRANDMOTHER WHO LIVES IN NEW
HAMPSHIRE ALWAYS DID THIS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Plant food Vegetable BELIEF -- Plant |
Date learned: 10-00-1970
CARROTS BELIEF
IF YOU EAT CARROTS, YOU WILL BE ABLE TO SEE IN THE DARK.
Submitter comment:
INFORMANT BELIEVED THIS MATTER OF FACTLY AS A CHILD.
Where learned: CANTON ; OHIO, ASSUMED
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Plant food Vegetable Food Drink -- Special Form and PurposeObject of Bodily Consumption BELIEF -- Body part Senses Eyes, evil eye BELIEF -- Plant |
PLANTING METHOD
THIS IS A COMMON METHOD USED BY INDIANS IN PLANTING TOMATOES.
A HOLE ABOUT 18 INCHES DEEP IS DUG. ABOUT HALF OF THIS HOLE IS
FILLED WITH A FEW INCHES OF GROUND, THE TOMATO SEED AND
A FINAL THIN LAYER OF GROUND.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Plant food Vegetable BELIEF -- Plant |
Date learned: 11-04-1969
CARROT BELIEF
IF YOU EAT CARROTS, YOUR EYES WILL SPARKLE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; ANN ARBOR
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Plant food Vegetable Food Drink -- Special Form and PurposeObject of Bodily Consumption BELIEF -- Body part Senses Eyes, evil eye BELIEF -- Plant |
Date learned: 03-10-1970