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HEALTH BELIEF
'BEETS GIVE YOU RED BLOOD.'
MY INFORMANT SAID THAT HER MOTHER STRICTLY BELIEVED THAT,
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): HOMEOPATHIC MAGIC
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Plant food Vegetable Food Drink -- Special Form and PurposeObject of Bodily Consumption BELIEF -- Body part Senses BELIEF -- Plant BELIEF -- Color |
Date learned: 00-00-1968
CELERY BELIEF
CELERY MAKES A PERSON SEXY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Plant food Vegetable Food Drink -- Special Form and PurposeObject of Bodily Consumption BELIEF -- Plant |
Date learned: 11-00-1968
PARSLEY BELIEF
A WOMAN WILL LOSE HER HUSBAND IF SHE TRANSPLANTS
PARSLEY.
Submitter comment:
HER MOTHER BELIEVES THIS, AND ATTRIBUTED THE PREMATURE
DEATHS OF SEVERAL NEIGHBORS TO THEIR WIVES TRANPLANTING OF
PARSLEY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Plant food Vegetable BELIEF -- Plant |
Date learned: 03-10-1968
FLOWERDAYS AND BEANS
YOU ARE NOT TO PLANT BEANS DURING THE FLOWERDAYS. (AGAIN
MY FATHER COULD NOT REMEMBER THE SPECIFIC TIME). MY GRANDFATHER
PLANTED A ROW OF BEANS DURING THE FLOWERDAYS AND ANOTHER AFTER THE
DAYS WERE PAST. THE ROW PLANTED DURING THE DAYS GREW WITH AN
ABUNDANCE OF BLOSSOMS BUT VERY FEW BEANS. THE ROW PLANTED AFTER
THE FLOWERDAYS GREW WITH FEW BLOSSOMS BUT WITH AN ABUNDANCE
OF BEANS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; Mount Clemens
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Plant food Vegetable BELIEF -- Work Commerce Business BELIEF -- Measure of time WeekDayHour |
Date learned: 10-30-1968
EXPLANATION OF POPCORN AND PEANUT SELLING AT SPORT EVENTS:
IN ROMAN DAYS, RED HOT PEAS WERE SOLD AT GLADIATOR GAMES.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Plant food Vegetable Food Drink -- Plant food Nut Food Drink -- Flavoring Spice BELIEF -- Entertainment Diversion |
TO BECOME A WEREWOLF
TAKE AN IRON COOKING POT INTO WHICH MUST BE DUMPED WATER, PARSLEY,
OPIUM, AND SAFFRON. YOU DO NOT EAT IT, IT IS TO ATTACK THE DEVIL.
RUB YOUR BODY WITH FAT OF A FRESHLY KILLED CAT AND PUT ON A
WOLF'S SKIN.
Data entry tech comment:
Updated by TRD
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; ANN ARBOR
Keyword(s): DEVIL ; Legend ; MYTH ; SUPERNATURAL ; Werewolf
James Callow Keyword(s): TRANSFORMATION
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Plant food Vegetable Food Drink -- Flavoring Spice BELIEF -- Devil Demon BELIEF -- Mammal |
Date learned: 10-00-1969
VAMPIRE BELIEF
VAMPIRES CAN BE KEPT AWAY BY HANGING GARLIC AROUND YOUR
DOORS AND WINDOWS
GARLIC HUNG AROUND THE NECK ALSO SERVES THE PURPOSE
Data entry tech comment:
Updated by TRD
Keyword(s): Garlic ; SUPERNATURAL ; SUPERSTITION ; Undead ; Vampire
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Plant food Vegetable BELIEF -- Werewolf Vampire BELIEF -- Body part Senses Upper body, arms, neck |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
VAMPIRE BELIEF
YOU CAN STOP A VAMPIRE WITH A CRUCIFIX WITH GARLIC FLOWERS,
(THE SCENT KILLS THEM)
OR BY CATCHING THEM OUTSIDE THEIR GRAVE IN THE DAYTIME.
ANY VAMPIRE THAT GOES OUTSIDE HIS GRAVE IN THE DAYTIME
DESERVES TO BE KILLED ANYWAY IF HE IS STUPID ENOUGH TO
DO THAT
Data entry tech comment:
Updated by TRD
Where learned: UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT
Keyword(s): Crucifix ; Garlic ; SUPERNATURAL ; SUPERSTITION ; Vampire
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Plant food Vegetable BELIEF -- Werewolf Vampire BELIEF -- Sign Geometric figure Cross and its various modifications |
Date learned: 11-19-1968
GARLIC
GARLIC WORN AROUND THE NECK WILL KEEP AWAY A WEREWOLF.
Data entry tech comment:
Updated by TRD
James Callow comment:
Original BN [P400] crossed out. Replaced with current classification.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GROSSE POINTE
Keyword(s): Garlic ; SUPERNATURAL ; SUPERSTITION ; Werewolf
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Plant food Vegetable BELIEF -- Werewolf Vampire BELIEF -- Body part Senses Upper body, arms, neck |
Date learned: 04-26-1972
ITALIAN-AMERICAN COOKING
ON EASTER, THEY SERVE WHOLE ROASTED BALRY LAMB AND MANICOTTI WITH
TOMATO SAUCE. EVERY HOLIDAY HAS ITS OWN SPECIAL MEAL, BUT THEY ALL
END UP WITH EXPRESSO COFFEE AND FRUIT AND NUT MIX.
Submitter comment: REALLY ENJOYS TALKING ABOUT ITALIAN COOKING.
Date learned: 10-00-1976
FOOD BELIEF
CUCUMBERS CONTAIN A MILD POISON THAT CAN MAKE YOU SICK. WHEN
YOU START TO PEEL ONE, AFTER SLICING OFF ONE END, RUB THE TWO
CUT EDGES TOGETHER IN CIRCLES. THIS DRAWS OUT THE POISON.
Submitter comment: MY GRANDMOTHER WAS RIGHT. THE CUCUMBER DOES TASTE BETTER, AT LEAST.
Where learned: MONTANA ; MISSOULA
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Manner of preparation Food Drink -- Plant food Vegetable BELIEF -- Plant |
POPULAR FOOD
IN COLOMBIA, PEOPLE EAT A VERY POPULAR DISH OF RICE AND BEANS.
IT IS PARALLEL TO OUR HAMBURGER OR PIECE OF PIZZA. THE RICE AND
BEANS ARE COOKED SEPARATELY, THERE COMBINED WHERE EATEN.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Plant food Cereal Food Drink -- Plant food Vegetable |
Date learned: 10-25-1972
GERMAN CABBAGE SALAD
CHOP CABBAGE VERY FINE
CHOP 1 ONION VERY FINE.
SALT AND PEPPER TO TASTE
HEAT 1 TABLESPOON BACON DRIPPINGS,
1/2 CUP VINEGAR
1 TSP. SUGAR
POUR OVER CHOPPED CABBAGE.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; ROYAL OAK
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Plant food Vegetable |
Date learned: 04-03-1970
CUCUMBER
TO TAKE THE BITTERNESS OUT OF A CUCUMBER AND MAKE IT SWEET, CUT
OFF A SMALL END PIECE AND RUB IT AROUND AND AROUND ON THE CUCUMBER
FROM ONE END TO THE OTHER.
Submitter comment:
INFORMANT DOESN'T BELIEVE IN THIS BUT HIS MOTHER AND ESPECIALLY HIS
GRANDMOTHER DOES.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Plant food Vegetable |
Date learned: 11-13-1968
PLANT SOUP
SOUR LEAVES (SCHAF) ARE RAISED TO MAKE SOUR LEAF SOUP MADE WITH
CREAM AND BOILED POTATOES.
Submitter comment: POLISH
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Plant food Vegetable |
Date learned: DATE NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR.
ROMANIAN DISH
ROMANIAN DISH, EATEN IN PLACE OF BREAD:
MAMALIGA - CORN MEAL MUSH SO DRY AND COARSE IT FORMS LOAFS LIKE
BREAD. THIS IS SLICED AND FRIED AND SERVED WITH SYRUP.
Where learned: HOME
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Plant food Cereal Food Drink -- Plant food Vegetable Food Drink -- Pastry Sweet Dessert |
Date learned: 10-26-1969
RECIPE FOR POTATO DOUGH
ROLL IN STICK SHAPES OR BALLS (POTATO), COOK IN BOILING WATER,
DRAIN - ROLL IN WALNUT FILLING (SEE RECIPE) OR GROUND POPPY
SEED FILLING.
POPPY SEED AND SUGAR.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Plant food Vegetable Food Drink -- Plant food Nut |
Date learned: 11-14-1971
SUPERSTITION
WHEN YOU PICK WILD MUSHROOMS YOU CAN TELL IF THEY'RE GOOD BY
COOKING THEM WITH AN ONION. IF THE ONION TURNS BLACK THE MUSHROOMS
ARE NO GOOD.
Submitter comment:
THIS SUPERSTITION IS NOT TRUE BECAUSE YOU CAN NOT REALLY TELL IF
THE MUSHROOMS ARE GOOD JUST BY COOKING THEM WITH AN ONION.
MUSHROOMS WERE COOKED BY THE POLISH WOMEN IN THE DETROIT
COMMUNITY IN WHICH THE INFORMANT WAS BROUGHT UP SO THAT IS WHY
THIS SUPERSTITION WAS THOUGHT TO BE A BELIEF.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Plant food Vegetable BELIEF -- Plant |
Date learned: 00-00-1940
BODY PART BELIEF
RED HAIR IS CAUSED BY EATING CARROTS
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; ROYAL OAK
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Plant food Vegetable BELIEF -- Body part Senses BELIEF -- Plant BELIEF -- Color |
Date learned: 00-00-1965
CABBAGE IS COOKED ON NEW YEAR'S DAY FOR GOOD LUCK. THE LEAVES
ON THE CABBAGE REPRESENT MONEY THAT PEOPLE BELIEVE WILL COME TO
THOSE EATING IT.
Submitter comment: SYMBOL
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; SOUTHFIELD
Date learned: 02-00-1979