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RECIPE FOR TACOS
HEAT TORTILLAS, PREPARE MEAT PREFERABLY BEEF THREAD IT OR
GRIND IT, ADD SPICES. PUT MEAT IN TORTILLAS, FOLD TORTILLA IN
HALF, STICK A TOOTH-PICK TO FASTEN CLOSED. PLACE IN HOT
PREHEATED GREASE AND FRY TILL SLIGHTLY BROWNED.
Where learned: WESTERN YMCA ; TOLD AT
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Food |
Date learned: 11-12-1971
FOLK FOODS.
SANGRIA: ONE BOTTLE OF WINE; CLARET OR BURGANDY. PUT WINE
IN A CONTAINER. PUT TWO ORANGES SLICED SIDEWISE IN ORDER TO KEEP
THE RIND. TWO LEMONS SLICED THE SAME WAY. SUGAR 1/4 CUP. LEAVE
ALL THIS IN THE REFRIGERATOR OVER NIGHT. NEXT DAY, ADD 1/2 CUP
OF CUANTRO- ORANGE LIQUER, OR 1/2 CUP OF BRANDY.
BEFORE SERVING, PUT ONE QUART OF SODA WATER TO WINE AND STIR.
ADD ANOTHER TO THE SECOND SERVING.
Submitter comment:
THIS IS AN OLD FAMILY WINE RECIPE FROM MY MOTHER'S FAMILY. SHE
AT FIRST SHE DIDN'T WANT TO DISCLOSE THE SECRET, BUT SHE FINALLY
TOLD ME.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; TOLD AT
| Subject headings: | Favorites Food Drink -- Alcoholic beverage |
Date learned: 03-00-1979
RELIGIOUS BELIEF
"ON EVERY TRINITY SUNDAY THERE IS A STORM. IT SIGNIFIES
THE COMING OF THE HOLY SPIRIT WHO SPREADS THE FAITH AND
HOPE UPON US."
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; TOLD AT
| Subject headings: | Favorites CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting Pentecost BELIEF -- Cloud Fog Mist Rain Hail Ice Snow Frost Dew |
Date learned: 03-22-1970
LEAVE - TAKING
WHEN YOU HAND SOMEONE HIS HAT BEFORE HE LEAVES YOUR HOUSE YOU CAN
SAY, "HERE'S YOUR HAT; WHAT'S THE HURRY?"
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; TOLD AT
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Formula |
Date learned: 02-14-1971
APPLESAUCE, MUSTARD, RIDER. HOW MANY LEGS HAS A SPIDER? ONE, TWO ETC.
(UNTIL THE JUMPER MISSES.)
Submitter comment: INFORMANT WAS APATHETIC TOWARDS THIS ITEM.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; ALLEN PARK ; TOLD AT
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Game Verse Game Verse |
Date learned: 10-04-1971
RIDDLE
WHAT GOES ALL AROUND THE WORLD YET STAYS IN ONE CORNER?
-- A POSTAGE STAMP.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; TOLD AT
Keyword(s): STAMP
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 00-00-0000
RIDDLE
A MAN IS IN HIS ATTORNEY'S OFFICE AND HE LOOKS OUT THE
WINDOW, TURNS AROUND AND SAYS "OH MY GOD, MY WIFE HAS
JUST BEEN KILLED." WHERE UPON THE ATTORNEY TAKES OUT A
GUN AND KILLS THE CLIENT. WHY DID THE ATORNEY KILL THE
CLIENT? TELLER IS ASKED QUESTIONS WHICH CAN BE ANSWERED
YES OR NO UNTIL THE STORY UNFOLDS.
-- THE ATTORNEY WAS JEALOUS OF THE CLIENT'S WIFE. THE
ATTORNEY WAS A WOMAN.
Where learned: CALIFORNIA ; HOME ; LOS ANGELES ; TOLD AT
Keyword(s): WOMEN LAW ATTORNEY
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
RIDDLE
IF A FARMER CAN RAISE 50 BUSHELS OF CORN IN DRY WEATHER,
WHAT CAN HE RAISE IN WET WEATHER ?
-- AN UMBRELLA
Where learned: HOME ; OHIO ; Sylvania ; TOLD AT
Keyword(s): FARMING AGRICULTURE
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 00-00-0000
RIDDLE
WHAT CAN A PERSON WEAR THAT IS NEVER OUT OF STYLE?
-- A SMILE.
Where learned: HOME ; MINNESOTA ; TOLD AT ; MINNEAPOLIS
Keyword(s): TRANSITIVE AND INTRANSATIVE VERB "TO SMILE."
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 00-00-0000
RIDDLE
THERE WAS A MAN-DEAD-LYING IN THE DESERT WITH A
POUCH ON HIS BACK. HE WAS LYING FACE DOWN AND THERE
WERE NO FOOTPRINTS OR SIGNS OF ANYTHING AROUND HIM.
HOW DID HE DIE?
-- HE WAS A PARATROOPER AND HIS PARACHUTE DIDN'T
OPEN IN TIME CAUSING HIM TO FALL TO HIS DEATH.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; TOLD AT
Keyword(s): PARATROOPER PARACHUTE DEATH DEAD
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 12-23-1971
ANDY SPANDY SUGARDY CANDY, FRENCH ALMOND ROCK, BREAD AND BUTTER FOR
FOR YOUR SUPPER, ALL YOUR MOTHER'S GOT.
Submitter comment:
INFORMANT HEARD CHILDREN SAYING THIS WHILE SKIPPING ROPE
IN SUSSEX, ENGLAND
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; GROSSE POINTE ; TOLD AT
Keyword(s): PLAIN-JUMP
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Game Verse Game Verse |
Date learned: 02-18-1970
RIDDLE
WHAT DOESN'T EAT NOR DOESN'T DRINK BUT RUNS AND STRIKES?
-- A CLOCK
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN HEIGHTS ; TOLD AT
Keyword(s): CLOCK
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- True Riddle |
Date learned: 10-02-1970
OMEN
IF THERE IS A ROOSTER CROWING ON THE PORCH, THEN THERE IS COMPANY
COMING.
Submitter comment: TOLD AT THE RESIDENCE OF THE INFORMER ON 10121969
| Subject headings: | Observation |
Date learned: 10-12-1969
RIDDLE
HOW LONG IS A PIECE OF STRING?
-- TWICE AS LONG AS IT IS FROM THE MIDDLE TO THE END.
Submitter comment: INFORMANT HEARD THIS IN KINDE, MICHIGAN.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; FERNDALE ; TOLD AT
Keyword(s): DISTANCE MEASURMENT
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 09-10-1967
RIDDLE
WHY CAN'T IT RAIN FOR TWO DAYS IN A ROW?
-- THERE IS ALWAYS A NIGHT IN BETWEEN.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN ; TOLD AT
Keyword(s): WEATHER TIME
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 11-15-1968
RIDDLE
THERE WAS AN OLD LADY WHO HAD HER DOOR OPEN AND SAID,
THE NEXT PERSON WHO WALKS PASS MY DOOR ON MY PROPERTY,
I'LL SHOOT THEM AND SHE KNEW NOTHING WOULD HAPPEN. WHY?
-- SHE WAS A SIAMESE TWIN.
Submitter comment: TOLD IN THE STUDENT UNION.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; CAMPUS ; TOLD AT
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 02-10-1971
CHRISTMAS CUSTOM
AT CHRISTMAS TIME, MY GRANDFATHER WOULD
PUT STRING THROUGH-OUT THE HOUSE. I WOULD
FOLLOW THE STRING UNTIL I FOUND THE GIFT.
Where learned: UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; TOLD AT ; SOUTH QUAD
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Gifts, gift giving at Christmas |
Date learned: 10-23-1970
RIDDLE
WHAT IS BLACK AND ROUND AND HAS A WHOLE IN THE MIDDLE?
-- A RECORD.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN HEIGHTS ; TOLD AT
Keyword(s): PHONOGRAPH
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- True Riddle |
RIDDLE
WHAT IS BLACK AND HAS PIMPLES ON TOP?
-- A SEWER TOP
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; FARMINGTON ; TOLD AT
Keyword(s): SEWER
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 03-00-1971
RUSSIAN RIDDLE
WHAT MOVES BUT LEAVES NO TRAIL, AND CHOPS BUT LEAVES
NO CHIPS?
-- A MAN IN A ROW BOAT.
Where learned: HOME ; RUSSIA ; TOLD AT ; MOSCOW
Keyword(s): NAUTICAL BOATING
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 00-00-1905