POLISH FOOD GLOSSARY AND FOOD TERMS Baba or Babka: literally, “grandmother,” but in food terms refers lovingly to the light, rich Easter bread leavened with yeast and dotted with blanched almond slivers and golden raisins. Barszcz: Polish soup similar to Russian or Ukrainian Borsch. Made from beets or cabbage plus ...
Portuguese Foods
FOODS IN PORTUGAL PORTUGUESE DAIRY PRODUCTS Cows and ewes supply milk which is used more to produce the many varieties of local cheeses than to take as a beverage. Five- and six-course meals are not uncommon in Portugal, especially in the North where hearty eaters abound in the cooler, moister ...
Domestic Life in Philippines
FILIPINO DOMESTIC LIFE The influence of American and Spanish occupations is apparent in both public and private life. The Spanish occupation brought with it increased religious participation especially by women. But the newer patterns did not replace ancient Asian kinship ties: the importance of family relationships and responsibilities are of ...
Portuguese Meals and Customs
MEALS AND CUSTOMS IN PORTUGAL Few people feel more deeply about their native land, their childhood, or their food and drink than the Portuguese. They bring to their meals the same intensity as they bring to every other aspect of their lives. There is no philosophizing about food or drink ...
Portuguese Special Occasions
SPECIAL OCCASIONS IN PORTUGAL The predominant religion of Portugal is Roman Catholic. Every town has its special legends. saints, and festivities concerning every aspect of the seasons, the land, family occasions, and religion. In fine weather almost anything becomes excuse enough for a family outing that probably includes relatives, neighbors, ...
Domestic Life in Portugal
PORTUGUESE DOMESTIC LIFE Portuguese domestic life follows traditional patterns and in many rural areas regional costumes are much in evidence. Discipline of children and courtship follow strict patterns. These factors may result in adjustment problems when Portuguese emigrate to Canada and the United States. The father is the household head, ...
Foods Commonly Used in Portugal
COMMONLY USED PORTUGUESE FOODS Cooking in Portugal is hearty, simple, and distinctively regional. The penchant for fresh ingredients simply prepared is as important in Portugal as it is in Spain. But the Portuguese delight in unusual combinations such as seafood and pork in the same dish, and take pleasure in ...
Special Occasions in Romania
ROMANIAN SPECIAL OCCASIONS Over 85 percent of the population is Romanian Orthodox. Very small minorities of Roman Catholics, Protestants, and Jews make up the remainder. The Romanian calendar burgeons with fast days and feast days, lucky days and unlucky days, rites for spring and rites for winter, sheep milking festivals, ...
Domestic Life in Romania
ROMANIAN DOMESTIC LIFE Romanian homes are brightly decorated with wall hangings, curtains, coverlets and tablecloths of richly intricate embroideries. Displays of folk pottery and carved wooden objects attest to an artistic people who are seldom idle with their hands. Even much of the furniture is handmade and beautifully carved and ...
Romanian Food
FOODS OF ROMANIA DAIRY PRODUCTS Yogurt, soured milk, and cottage cheese head the list of dairy products in the Romanian food diet for these are not only eaten by themselves but enjoyed as parts of many other food and dishes. Sweet cream is widely used as whipped cream in pastries, ...