My friend baked a lot of bread after the USC autumn semester ended, and the kitchen filled with bagels, pretzels, pizza, focaccia and Challah. I especially liked the Challah, which maintained a doughy taste after baking. I liked the bread because it was dense. My friend topped his Challah with salt, poppy seeds and sesame… Continue Reading »
Main Piece: Hawaiian Superstition This was told to me by my Hawaiian teammate Danny: “You are not supposed to take sand or rocks from the beaches in Hawaii, as it will upset Pele and she will curse you.” Background: This is more so a superstition that is used for tourists to… Continue Reading »
Carey Cook Kingwood, Texas April 11, 2012 Folklore Type: Folk Belief Informant Bio: Carey Cook is married to my cousin, Debbie Richter Cook. He is half American and half Australian. He is very sarcastic and funny. Context: I had flown home for Spring Break the evening before we drove almost an hour to my Aunt… Continue Reading »