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Southern Italians here sometimes make the cooked and the salad versions of their caponata with black olives, garlic, eggs and tomatoes even as they oftener make it with eggplant instead of with eggs.

Might that be the Italian version of the Tunisian, the Spanish, the Israeli recipes?

I immediately associated Shakshuka with breakfast because that is exactly when I make the Spanish version. Also, a similar Italian dish, the name of which I cannot bring to mind but includes tomatoes, eggs, garlic and black olives. Delicious, Shakshuka is now on my dishes to try list!

Hi Derdiumarriner!

This is a great piece, I have never heard of Hawaiian Huakai Po, what a great introduction to Hawaiian mythology and tradition. Thoroughly enjoyable read and fascinating!

You are right about the safe environment and indirectly I think they help children to learn to cope with many issues . My oldest son hated the snow queen so much.

Thanks for this lovel guide. Wales is already on my bucket list for years:)

Indeed, tales about witches may be quite disturbing. Yet, children love them, and demand them over and over again, even for a price of nightmares. The reason is simple - they address our primal fears and provide the best way to deal with them in a safe environment. Of, course, it's parents' responsibility to provide the right timing and dosage. Thanks, Veronica, great to see you again.

Your analysis of trad and fairy tales is always excellent, Ty
Some of these tales are quite disturbing for children.

Very interesting subject. Zombies look amateurs comparing to Hawaiian huakai! I have just read a book taking action on Haiti with its voodoo rituals (not the main point of the book) and there's a whole world of weird stories to explore after I finish with the Grimms! Thank you:)

Great news. I'll check it, that's for sure!

Yeey!

This is fascinating, DerdriuMarriner!

I had never heard of Hawaiian night marchers, what a fabulous introduction to Hawaiian mythology. Thank you so much for this; I think any questions in relation to the Hawaiian Huakei Po marchers is covered here. A very comprehensive and enjoyable read

Hi DerdriuMarriner!

I haven't seen that, although I would love to. I was impressed by the way they made nests on really thin rock ledges, they're monogamous too, once they find a partner which I think is adorable

Hi DerdriuMarriner!

Chilli seeds can be utilised for more chilli plants, and the best time to plant (starting indoors) is from January to March for a supply on tap

Hi DerdriuMarriner!

I'm not sure about white gold but Platinum is used in medical applications and medical equipment too. I think, albeit there is no evidence, that the process of silver forming, over tens of thousands of years, is thought to charge it, and like crystals that form over millions of years is imbued with medicinal benefits.

The wiggle dress could be made from many materials; cotton, cotton/wool blend or even acrylic.