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FASCHNACHT DAY
ON THE DAY BEFORE ASH WEDNESDAY, THE CHILDREN
OF LEWISTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA WOULD BRING DOUGHNUTS
TO THEIR SCHOOLROOM EARLY, BEFORE THEIR TEACHER
ARRIVED. WHEN THEIR TEACHER SHOWED UP, THEY
WOULD LOCK HIM, OR HER, OUT OF THE ROOM, EAT THE
DOUGHNUTS, AND REMAIN LOCKED IN THE CLASSROOM
UNTIL THE TEACHER FINALLY LEFT. WHEN THEY WERE
SURE THAT THE TEACHER HAD GONE, THE CHILDREN WENT
HOME FOR THE DAY.
Submitter comment:
THE INFORMANT CANNOT RECALL THE DATE THAT HER
FATHER TOLD HER THE STORY. HER FATHER'S NAME
IS MARTIN GINGERICH, BORN MAY 24, 1933, LEWISTOWN,
PENNSYLVANIA. HER FATHER REMEMBERS THIS CUSTOM
FROM LEWISTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA AROUND 1942. THOUGH
HE BELIEVES THAT IT BEGAN AS A PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH
CUSTOM, ALL CHILDREN PARTICIPATED.
THE INFORMANT CELEBRATED FASCHNACHT IN ANN ARBOR,
MICHIGAN IN 1982 BY BAKING SEVERAL BATCHES OF DOUGHNUTS
AND EATING THEM ON THE SAME DAY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; ROYAL OAK
James Callow Keyword(s): LOCK-OUT ; THE LOCK OUT
Date learned: 09-00-1982
UKRAINIAN WHEAT DISH-KUTIA
A VERY IMPORTANT PART OF THE CHRISTMAS EVE SUPPER IS THE
KUTIA. THE WHEAT FOR THE KUTIA IS SOAKED OVERNIGHT AND THE
NEXT DAY IT IS BOILED UNTIL SOFT. THE COOK ADDS OTHER
INGREDIENTS WHICH VARY ACCORDING TO THE REGIONS. SOME ADD
ONLY HONEY WHICH HAS BEEN DILUTED INTO A WATERY SYRUP. OTHERS
ADD DILUTED HONEY, POPPY SEED, AND CHOPPED NUTS. BESIDES THE
VARYING INGREDIENTS, THE PLACE IT OCCUPIES IN THE MEAL ALSO
VARIES. IN SOME UKRAINIAN HOMES, THE KUTIA IS THE FIRST FOOD
EATEN BEGINNING IN ORDER FROM THE OLDEST MEMBER OF THE FAMILY
TO THE YOUNGEST. USUALLY ONLY A SPOONFUL IS TAKEN FROM THE
BOWL IN THE MIDDLE OF THE TABLE. OTHER UKRAINIANS USE THE
KUTIA AT THE END OF THE MEAL AS A DESSERT. IT WOULD HAVE
POPPY SEED AND NUTS WHEN USED AS A DESSERT. OFTEN IT WOULD
BE EATEN WITH HOMEMADE BAKED GOODS SUCH AS HONEY CAKE CALLED
MEDEVNUK OR POPPY SEED ROLL CALLED MAKEVNUK.
Where learned: NEW YORK ; ROCHESTER
Date learned: 00001950S
EASTER BREAD-ITALIAN
THIS BREAD IS MADE BY FIRST BRAIDING THE DOUGH AND THEN FORMING IT
INTO A DOUGHNUT SHAPE. FOUR RAW EGGS ARE PLACED IN THE BRAID WITH
CROSSES MADE OF DOUGH PLACED OVER THEM. IT IS THEN BAKED.
THE HOLE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE BREAD IS FILLED WITH EASTER GRASS AND
EASTER CANDY BEFORE SERVED ON EASTER.
Submitter comment:
THIS BREAD CAN ALSO BE MADE IN A LARGE QUANTITY AND SENT TO
NEIGHBORS AND FRIENDS AS EASTER GIFTS. MY MOTHER STILL CARRIES ON
THIS TRADITION.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; EAST DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting Elements Food Drink -- Pastry Sweet Dessert BELIEF -- Sign Geometric figure Cross and its various modifications |
Date learned: 00001970S
SOUTHERN SNOW
WHEN THERE IS A BIG SNOW IN THE SOUTH, THE RESIDENTS OF HAZLEHURST
MISSISSIPPI, WOULD GATHER LARGE QUANTITIES OF SNOW. THEY WOULD
MIX THE SNOW WITH SUGAR AND FLAVOR AND A LITTLE MILK AND MAKE
ICE CREAM
Where learned: HOME ; DETROIT ; PARENTS HOME
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Pastry Sweet Dessert |
Date learned: 02-21-1984
DURING THE EARLY 1900s, SOUTHERN BLACKS USED MOLASSES, HONEY,
AND SORGHUM TO SWEETEN THEIR FOODS.
Where learned: NORTH CAROLINA ; CARTHAGE
James Callow Keyword(s): SUGAR SUBSTITUTES
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Pastry Sweet Dessert Food Drink -- Flavoring |
Date learned: 00001900s
SLOVENIAN KOLACKI
INGREDIENTS: TWO CUPS UNSIFTED ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR, ONE HALF
POUND BUTTER, FOUR PACKAGES (3-OUNCE) CREAM CHEESE.
SIFT THE FLOUR INTO A LARGE BOWL; CUT IN BUTTER AND CHEESE.
MIX TOGETHER UNTIL A BALL IS FORMED. COVER THE MIXTURE AND
REFRIGERATE IT FOR AT LEAST AN HOUR. CUT THE DOUGH INTO
THREE SECTIONS AND ROLL IT ONTO FLOUR. CUT OUT SMALL PIECES, PUT
THE FILLING ON TOP, AND FOLD OPPOSITE CORNERS. BAKE IN A
GREASED BAKING SHEET BETWEEN 335 AND 350 DEGREES FOR
FIFTEEN MINUTES. REMOVE, LET COOL, AND SPRINKLE WITH SUGAR.
FILLING: ONE BEATEN EGG, ONE CUP CHOPPED WALNUTS, TWELVE
OUNCE GLASS PINEAPPLE JAM.
Where learned: YUGOSLAVIA
| Subject headings: | DRAMA -- DEVE Food Drink -- N247 |
BREAD PUDDING
TAKE ALL OF YOUR LEFTOVER BREAD, CRUMBLE IT FINE, ADD SUGAR
AND EGGS AND VANILLA FLAVORING. PUT IN GREASED LOAF PAN AND
BAKE.
Submitter comment: BREAD=CORNBREAD AND BISCUITS
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Pastry Sweet Dessert |
SPRINGERLE COOKIES
INGREDIENTS:
1 POUND POWDERED SUGAR
4 EGGS
4 CUPS OF FLOUR
1 TABLESPOON OF BAKING SODA
1/2 TEASPOON "ANISE" OIL
DIRECTIONS:
IN A LARGE BOWL BEAT EGGS AND SUGAR AT MEDIUM SPEED FOR 1/2 HOUR.
AFTER 1/2 HOUR, TURN THE MIXER TO LOW AND ADD THE REST OF THE
INGREDIENTS. ROLL DOUGH 1/4 INCH THICK AND LET STAND FOR 12 HOURS.
BAKE AT 350 DEGREES FOR 15-20 MINUTES.
Submitter comment:
THIS IS A HARD COOKIE. WHEN THESE WERE MADE IN GERMANY, THEY WERE
STORED IN A DOUBLE PILLOW CASE. TO TRY TO PREVENT THEM FROM
GETTING TOO HARD TO EAT, 1/2 OF AN APPLE WAS PLACED IN THE PILLOW
CASE WITH THEM. THEY STILL HAD TO BE DUNKED IN SOME KIND OF
LIQUID THOUGH.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Pastry Sweet Dessert |
SORGHUM MOLASSES COOKIES
INGREDIENTS:
5 CUPS OF SORGHUM MOLASSES
1 CUP OF BUTTERMILK
1/4 CUP OF BAKING SODA
3/4 CUP OF LARD
1 TEASPOON OF CINNAMON
5 POUNDS OF FLOUR
DIRECTIONS:
HEAT MOLASSES AND LARD UNTIL MELTED, LET COOL. MIX IN THE REST
OF THE INGREDIENTS. LET STAND FOR 36 HOURS. ROLL THIN AND CUT
WITH COOKIE CUTTERS. BAKE AT 350 DEGREES UNTIL LIGHTLY BROWN.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Pastry Sweet Dessert |
Date learned: 12-06-1983
SOUTHERN PECAN PIE
INGREDIENTS:
3 EGGS
2/3 CUP OF SUGAR
DASH OF SALT
1 CUP OF DARK CORN SYRUP
1 CUP OF PECAN HALVES
DIRECTIONS:
BEAT EGGS WITH 2/3 CUP OF SUGAR. ADD THE REST OF THE INGREDIENTS.
POUR INTO A 9 INCH UNBAKED PASTRY SHELL. BAKE AT 350 DEGREES
FOR 50 MINUTES.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Pastry Sweet Dessert |
CANDY CANES AND ORANGES
1 HOLLOW CANDY CANE
POKE A HOLE IN THE ORANGE AND INSERT THE CANDY CANE.
BREAK OFF THE CURVE ON THE CANE.
SIP THE JUICE OF THE ORANGE THROUGH THE CANE
LIKE YOU DRINK A MILK SHAKE.
Submitter comment: THIS HOLIDAY TREAT IS A VERY DELICIOUS ONE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BERKELEY
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Pastry Sweet Dessert Food Drink -- Non-alcoholic fruit beverage Citrus |
Date learned: 00-00-1972
COLD OVEN POUND CAKE (BLACK AMERICAN RECIPE)
1/2 POUND BUTTER
1/2 CUP SOLID VEGETABLE SHORTENING
3 CUPS SUGAR
5 LARGE (6 SMALL) EGGS, BEATEN
3 CUPS SIFTED FLOUR
1/2 TEASPOON SALT
1/2 TEASPOON BAKING POWDER
1 CUP MILK
1/2 TEASPOON VANILLA FLAVORING
1 CUP MILK
1/2 TEASPOON VANILLA FLAVORING
1/4 TEASPOON LEMON (OR COCONUT FLAVORING)
CREAM BUTTER, SHORTENING AND SUGAR; ADD
BEATEN EGGS. SIFT FLOUR, SALT AND BAKING
POWDER. ADD DRY INGREDIENTS TO EGG MIX-
TURE ALTERNATELY WITH MILK. ADD FLAVO-
RINGS. POUR INTO GREASED AND FLOURED
TUBE PAN. PLACE IN COLD OVEN. BAKE AT
350 DEGREES FOR ONE HOUR AND 15 MINUTES--
WITHOUT OPENING DOOR. AFTER TIME IS UP,
CHECK TO SEE IF DONE. (BAKE ANOTHER 15
MINUTES, IF NECESSARY.) INVERT ON RACK
TO COOL.
Submitter comment: PASSED TO MY MOTHER FROM HER GRANDMOTHER
Where learned: MISSISSIPPI
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Pastry Sweet Dessert |
Date learned: 00-00-1958
MY FATHER USED TO TELL ME THAT THE REASON HE WAS SUCH A
GOOD SWIMMER WAS BECAUSE HE ATE LOTS OF TAPIOCA PUDDING.
HE SAID THAT HE WAS NOT "PUDDING" ME ON, BUT IT WAS REALLY
MADE FROM FISH-EYES.
Submitter comment:
HER FATHER, JOHN ARTHUR "DUTCH" GRUBER, ONCE SWAM ACROSS
THE DETROIT RIVER, AND BACK AGAIN. HE DIED IN 1978.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; Sterling Heights
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Pastry Sweet Dessert BELIEF -- Secular hero BELIEF -- Fish BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal |
Date learned: 00001940S
LUKKEN
THIS COOKIE, OR WAFFLE., IS A TRADITIONAL BELGIAN
CHRISTMAS TREAT. THERE IS GREAT TRADITION OBSERVED
WHEN THE RECIPE IS HANDED DOWN TO THE YOUNGER MEMBERS
OF THE FAMILY. THE INGREDIENTS :
1 POUND OF BUTTER
6 EGGS
2 POUNDS OF FLOUR
1 POUND OF BROWN SUGAR
1 POUND OF WHITE SUGAR
1 JIGGER OF RUM
1 PINCH OF SALT
MELT THE BUTTER. TAKE OFF HEAT, AND BEAT IN 6 EGGS.
ADD RUM. SLOWLY ADD FLOUR AND SALT. COVER DOUGH
AND PUT IN COOL PLACE: IN BASEMENT OR ICE BOX. KEEP
THERE OVER NIGHT. THE NEXT DAY, THE DOUGH WILL BE
DIVIDED ONTO LUMPS JUST BIG ENOUGH FOR THE WAFFLE IRON.
THE DOUGH IS PRESSED INTO THE IRON, PASSED BACK AND FORTH
OVER A STOVE FIRE, AND REMOVED WHEN THE COOKIE IS DONE.
NOTHING ELSE IS ADDED; THEY ARE SWEET ENOUGH.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Typical menus for the various meals For meal hours, see F574.84. Special or festive meals Food Drink -- Pastry Sweet Dessert |
Lane cake
This is a cake that my mother only bakes at
Christmas. She first learned about this in the 1940's
from her mother.
Ingredients of the cake:
Two boxes of white cake mix
Seven egg whites
Prepare the cakes according to the directions on the
box, except use 7 egg whites in addition to the
required eggs in the directions.
Once the cakes have cooled, take them out of the pan,
and cut each cake in half length-wise so that there
are four layers.
How to make the icing:
Beat seven egg yolks in a large bowl before
mixing them.
In a double boiler, melt 1 cup of butter, 1/2 cup
of sugar, and 2 teaspoons of vanilla.
Once this is melted add 1 cup of crushed pineapple
and its juice.
Cook this until it is thick.
Remove from heat and add the egg yolks.
Mix thoroughly.
Then add 1 cup of raisins, 1 cup of halved cherries,
1 cup of coconut, and 1 cup of pecans.
Frost each layer of the cake and place on top of
each other. Finally frost the top and sides of the
cake with the remaining frosting.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Date learned: 00001988 ca
Balinese Custom
One week after the wedding the groom brings pastries
to the bride's parent's home, a sign of acceptance.
Where learned: Bali ; Indonesia
Date learned: 00-00-1990
At Easter my great grandmother would make
large cookies in the form of boys and girls
with a hard-boiled egg on the stomach. These
were called "figololi" and were supposed to
bring you good luck if you ate them. My
great grandmother was born in Malta and moved
to Detroit.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Favorites CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting Food Drink -- Pastry Sweet Dessert BELIEF -- Good luck |
Date learned: 00001920S
Historical record from James Callow Folklore Archive.
GREEN M&M CANDIES MAKE A PERSON HORNY.
CHILDREN AND EVEN ADULTS WOULD ALWAYS SCRAMBLE TO GET THE
PRECIOUS FEW GREEN M&M'S IN A BAG OF THE CANDIES SO THAT
THEY MIGHT HAVE BETTER LUCK FINDING OR STAYING WITH A MATE.
Data entry tech comment:
Updated by TRD
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; Sterling Heights
Keyword(s): APHRODISIAC ; CANDY ; COLOR ; Green ; Sexuality ; Urban Legend
James Callow Keyword(s): SEXUALLY AROUSED = HORNY ; SLANG
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Pastry Sweet Dessert BELIEF -- Color |
Date learned: 00001976CA
RED M&M CANDIES CAUSE CANCER.
RUMORS WERE CIRCULATING NATIONWIDE ABOUT CARCINOGENIC NATURE
OF THE DYE USED TO MAKE RED M&M'S. THIS WAS STRENGTHENED WHEN
M&M BEGAN SELLING M&M'S WITHOUT RED CANDIES. THE RED CANDIES
WERE BROUGHT BACK AROUND 1985, BUT MANY PEOPLE ARE STILL LEERY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; Sterling Heights
Keyword(s): CANDY
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Pastry Sweet Dessert BELIEF -- Color BELIEF -- Means of Causing or Avoiding Illness |
Date learned: 00001980CA
The Specialty
The "specialty," is an ice cream dessert created by my younger
sister. It consists of vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce,
marshmallows, peanut butter, whipped cream, and candy sprinkles. The
chocolate and peanut butter are melted together and poured over the
ice cream. The marshmallows are then placed around the ice cream as a
border, and the whipped cream is put on to cover the whole thing.
Candy sprinkles are then scattered over the top, and the "specialty"
is completed.
Submitter comment:
The dessert tastes good, but should never be attempted on a full
stomach.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; SAGINAW
Keyword(s): FOOD
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Animal product Milk product Food Drink -- Pastry Sweet Dessert |
Date learned: 00001980CA