Foods we have for holidays and some weird foods for other coutries

December 31, 2008 at 10:02 AM

I've read this topic...and i think its an interesting topic for new years celebration

Trivia Time: New Year's Food Customs Around the World!

Food is an important part of everyone's holidays. And in many cultures it's believed that you can affect your luck by the type of food you first eat on New Year's Day. Here's what people around the world will be munching on when the clock strikes 12...

MEXICO, SPAIN and CUBA:For good luck, they'll eat 12 grapes at the stroke of midnight, each grape signifying one month of the upcoming year. If the grape for the respective month is sweet, they'll expect a good month… if it's sour, a bad one.

JAPAN:You'll hear the crunch, crunch of Buddhist monks munching on noodles in temples at midnight.

GERMANY: Break out the carp… the traditional New Year's Eve fish in Germany. Not only will they feast on it, but many Germans will also place several of the fish's scales in their wallets as a way to ensure financial good luck!

HOLLAND: Olie Bollen – literally translating to "oil balls" – are a traditional New Year's Eve treat for the Dutch. These yummy, puffy doughnuts are often filled with diced apples, raisins, and currants.

POLAND: Many Poles will feast on herring to usher in a year of good fortune.

SOUTHERN U.S:SOUTHERN U.S: If you eat black-eyed peas on New Year's Eve, legend has it you'll enjoy good luck the whole year through. Want wealth? Try corn bread, cabbage, collard greens, or kale!

PHILIPPINES:Here the kind of food doesn't matter. Filipinos believe it's important to have any type of food on the table at midnight to help encourage an abundance of food throughout the year.

DENMARK: Boiled cod is traditional New Year's Eve fare.

WORLDWIDE:Want to start a new tradition? Try this one, shared by many people throughout the world: it's the practice of eating "ring-shaped" food during New Year's celebrations. Symbolizing the "coming full circle," the belief is that good luck will follow all who consume such foods. So bite a bagel or doughnut at midnight this December 31st... and be open to good fortune!

Edited December 31, 2008 at 10:03 AM by aivee

December 31, 2008 at 10:33 AM

Some of the food looked delicious. Although I haven't tasted that yet but I am sure if I go to any of these countries listed above (I think especially south america) I will probably enjoy loads of different cuisines.

hi FELIXWHOALS...are you the one in the pic?and are you asian?coz you look like asian

he's a fellow Malaysian

December 31, 2008 at 12:00 PM

Some of the food looked delicious. Although I haven't tasted that yet but I am sure if I go to any of these countries listed above (I think especially south america) I will probably enjoy loads of different cuisines.

hi FELIXWHOALS...are you the one in the pic?and are you asian?coz you look like asian

he's a fellow Malaysian

oh i see...thanks LAMOURPOURCELINE.... :giggle:

December 31, 2008 at 12:23 PM

palabok or luglug(mixed with shrimps,crushed or ground pork(chicaron),hard boiled egg,freshly minced green onion

CHICHARON which is pig's skin

and bagoong..Bagoong (pronounced “bah-goh-ong”), or bagoong monamon, is a fish sauce used as a popular condiment in the Philippines. It is also used in Hawaii and other regions of the Pacific. Bagoong is made with anchovies or other varieties of small fish that have been cleaned, salt cured, and allowed to ferment for a period of time, which may be as long as several weeks or even months.

December 31, 2008 at 02:08 PM

wow lechon!!!its delicious...

balot i dont like it...

December 31, 2008 at 02:13 PM

palabok or luglug(mixed with shrimps,crushed or ground pork(chicaron),hard boiled egg,freshly minced green onion

CHICHARON which is pig's skin

and bagoong..Bagoong (pronounced “bah-goh-ong”), or bagoong monamon, is a fish sauce used as a popular condiment in the Philippines. It is also used in Hawaii and other regions of the Pacific. Bagoong is made with anchovies or other varieties of small fish that have been cleaned, salt cured, and allowed to ferment for a period of time, which may be as long as several weeks or even months.

palabok are aalso delicious love it..

is that chicharon?lots of cholesterol bad for our health :yes:

alamang or bagoong?i dont like bagoong if it is ginisa..

December 31, 2008 at 02:15 PM

wow lechon!!!its delicious...
balot i dont like it...

i forgot lechon is delicious but lots of cholesterol....hehehe....dangrous to health if it is over..it can be trigger to heart disease...

December 31, 2008 at 02:16 PM

wow lechon!!!its delicious...
balot i dont like it...

i forgot lechon is delicious but lots of cholesterol....hehehe....dangrous to health if it is over..it can be trigger to heart disease...

December 31, 2008 at 02:52 PM

Some of the food looked delicious. Although I haven't tasted that yet but I am sure if I go to any of these countries listed above (I think especially south america) I will probably enjoy loads of different cuisines.

hi FELIXWHOALS...are you the one in the pic?and are you asian?coz you look like asian

he's a fellow Malaysian

oh i see...thanks LAMOURPOURCELINE....

Thanks lamour for the clarification. Yeah, I am chinese malaysian love to eat though. I would love to try the lechon or luglug as mentioned in the post. Shall plan my travel trip to Phillipines.

December 31, 2008 at 02:55 PM

Some of the food looked delicious. Although I haven't tasted that yet but I am sure if I go to any of these countries listed above (I think especially south america) I will probably enjoy loads of different cuisines.

hi FELIXWHOALS...are you the one in the pic?and are you asian?coz you look like asian

he's a fellow Malaysian

oh i see...thanks LAMOURPOURCELINE....

Thanks lamour for the clarification. Yeah, I am chinese malaysian love to eat though. I would love to try the lechon or luglug as mentioned in the post. Shall plan my travel trip to Phillipines.

really?? :kicking: that would be great :whee: :whee:

December 31, 2008 at 02:57 PM

I guess you must be looking on this thread now - that was a fast reply.

December 31, 2008 at 03:02 PM

I guess you must be looking on this thread now - that was a fast reply.

yes i am :yes:

and your fast too :P

December 31, 2008 at 03:07 PM

The weirdest English food I can think of is jellied eels!

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o60/amyja89/JelliesEels.jpg

Jellied eels is a traditional English dish that originated in the 18th century, primarily in London's East End. The dish consists of chopped eels boiled in a spiced stock that is allowed to cool and set, forming a jelly. It can be eaten hot or cold.

Edited December 31, 2008 at 03:07 PM by amyja89

December 31, 2008 at 06:41 PM

Hmm seriously I haven't had that before in London. Perhaps I shall give it a try, east end london eh? hmm, is that really english food? Wonder if I could get them from a pub?

January 1, 2009 at 03:45 AM

The weirdest English food I can think of is jellied eels!

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o60/amyja89/JelliesEels.jpg

Jellied eels is a traditional English dish that originated in the 18th century, primarily in London's East End. The dish consists of chopped eels boiled in a spiced stock that is allowed to cool and set, forming a jelly. It can be eaten hot or cold.

it doesnt look that weird

January 1, 2009 at 04:04 AM

The weirdest English food I can think of is jellied eels!

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o60/amyja89/JelliesEels.jpg

Jellied eels is a traditional English dish that originated in the 18th century, primarily in London's East End. The dish consists of chopped eels boiled in a spiced stock that is allowed to cool and set, forming a jelly. It can be eaten hot or cold.

it doesnt look that weird

yeah...it looks like paksiw na bangus here..but i cant find pictures of it.. :giggle:

January 1, 2009 at 10:45 AM

Last night, I had paella, fetuccini, shrimps, lobsters and sweet mango wine. :wub:

January 1, 2009 at 02:08 PM

Last night, I had paella, fetuccini, shrimps, lobsters and sweet mango wine.

hi manuel :flowers:

what is paella and fetuccini?

this is the foods we have last night

January 1, 2009 at 02:26 PM

In Norway we have rib for Christmas. There is an old tradition. haha! Hey Ivy, it is actually PIG!

:xmas_laugh:

January 1, 2009 at 02:29 PM

In Norway we have rib for Christmas. There is an old tradition. haha! Hey Ivy, it is actually PIG!

yeah...its in our tradition too ..the pig:sofunny:

January 1, 2009 at 03:02 PM

In Norway we have rib for Christmas. There is an old tradition. haha! Hey Ivy, it is actually PIG!

yeah...its in our tradition too ..the pig:sofunny:

We also eat Sheep :xmas_huh: lol

Edited January 1, 2009 at 03:03 PM by LoveCelineDionLove

January 1, 2009 at 03:07 PM

In Norway we have rib for Christmas. There is an old tradition. haha! Hey Ivy, it is actually PIG!

yeah...its in our tradition too ..the pig:sofunny:

We also eat Sheep lol

WE EAT THOse too :wub: ...but sheeps were rare to find in my country and soo expensive :lol:

January 1, 2009 at 03:55 PM

In Norway we have rib for Christmas. There is an old tradition. haha! Hey Ivy, it is actually PIG!

yeah...its in our tradition too ..the pig:sofunny:

We also eat Sheep lol

WE EAT THOse too ...but sheeps were rare to find in my country and soo expensive

HAHA!!! I will send u sheeps SOMEDAY! Too many sheeps in my country :shifty:

January 1, 2009 at 03:57 PM

In Norway we have rib for Christmas. There is an old tradition. haha! Hey Ivy, it is actually PIG!

yeah...its in our tradition too ..the pig:sofunny:

We also eat Sheep lol

WE EAT THOse too ...but sheeps were rare to find in my country and soo expensive

HAHA!!! I will send u sheeps SOMEDAY! Too many sheeps in my country

ok...i will wait for that :sofunny:

January 1, 2009 at 04:00 PM

In Norway we have rib for Christmas. There is an old tradition. haha! Hey Ivy, it is actually PIG!

yeah...its in our tradition too ..the pig:sofunny:

We also eat Sheep lol

WE EAT THOse too ...but sheeps were rare to find in my country and soo expensive

HAHA!!! I will send u sheeps SOMEDAY! Too many sheeps in my country
ok...i will wait for that :sofunny:

:whee: WEEE

Bet on it...

January 2, 2009 at 10:36 AM

hi manuel
what is paella and fetuccini?

Well, they're not native dishes. :giggle:

January 2, 2009 at 12:51 PM

hi manuel
what is paella and fetuccini?
Well, they're not native dishes.

ooh :giggle: i dont know them :shy:

January 2, 2009 at 01:36 PM

fetuccini is a pasta. i remember during highschool we made a fetuccini pasta, and we used the ink of the squid to darken the pasta. it was a fun experience, but i suck in cooking. :lmao:

but i'm not quite sure about paella. if my memory serves me right, it's a combination of different seafoods (like clams, mussels, squids (oh god not sure about this one LOL), or prawn, with rice and several spices.

January 2, 2009 at 02:58 PM

squid ink? I prefer white sauce. :xmas_laugh:

You can also use meat, veggies and mushrooms in paella.

January 2, 2009 at 10:45 PM

Here in Portugal at Xmas Eve and at the last day of the year we have this:

http://www.nsaparecidazatt.com.br/receitas/bacalhau.jpg

Bacalhau Cozido (it's boiled codfish...). It seems like 'Bacalhau' is the portuguese signature food. We buy it dried out like this:

http://vamosfalarnos.com.sapo.pt/images/bacalhau.jpg

We allow it to lay in the water for a few days to take the salt out and then we cook it.

In the next day, that is, Xmas Day and the first day of the year, we do a dish with the leftovers, called "Farrapo Velho" or "Roupa Velha" (that means old clothes), and it looks like this:

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g79/Fernandal/DSC08766.jpg

Now the weirdest stuff... I don't know, maybe this:

Papas de Sarrabulho (Pig blood soup with different kinds of meat)

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/3a/Papas_de_sarrabulho.jpg/300px-Papas_de_sarrabulho.jpg

Arroz de Sarrabulho (Pig blood rice with meat)

http://www.viasatlanticas.org/imagenes/Arr...0Sarrabulho.jpg

Arroz de Cabidela (Home raised Chicken + rice + blood)

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b89/AnaPereira/P5030019.jpg

Also, we cook this fish, called 'Lampreia':

http://www.ic.unicamp.br/~meira/textos_files/lampreia.gif

It ends up looking like this:

http://www.cm-penacova.pt/pratos_tipicos_ficheiros/arroz_lampreia.gif

In my city, we also have the tradition of eating something called "Tripas à moda do Porto" (this started in the time of war, all the good meat went to the soldiers, children and women of other cities and in my city we were left with the pig's bowels), it's basically pig's bowl cooked with beans, and it looks like this:

http://veja.abril.com.br/melhor_da_cidade/porto/imagens/restaurantes12.jpg

(you can also see the portuguese black sausage, 'morcela')

Edited January 2, 2009 at 10:47 PM by ZoraSourit

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