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CherryPie	Posted - Nov 09 2009 : 07:44:33 AM Hi! I'm looking for old folklore centered around a kitchen. I have a project in mind that needs some interesting bits of superstition (like "a watched pot never boils, broom falling means company is coming....). Got any to share? Thanks! Kimberly Ann Farmgirl Sister #225 Crochet Geek, Newbie Fiddler, Would-be Farmer, Backyard Chicken Rancher
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Montrose Girl	Posted - Nov 10 2009 : 4:50:07 PM if you drop a spoon a child will visit you, a fork a woman, a knife a man. Best Growing
CherryPie	Posted - Nov 10 2009 : 09:01:22 AM Deb, those are hilarious! Kimberly Ann Farmgirl Sister #225 Crochet Geek, Newbie Fiddler, Would-be Farmer, Backyard Chicken Rancher
carolynann	Posted - Nov 10 2009 : 08:50:50 AM I think spilling salt means bad luck, and throwing it over your shoulder gets rid of the bad luck??? . . . something like breaking a mirror brings 7 years of bad luck, but I never heard of throwing the pieces over any shoulder! LOL At home on the banks of the beautiful Suwannee River in North Florida
twink	Posted - Nov 09 2009 : 5:50:38 PM This isn't a kitchen saying, per se, but my gramma always said it and I can vouch for the fact that it's the dyin' truth! "The difference between truth and a fairytale is what you see in the photograph of a seed catalog and what actually comes up in your garden." Here's a couple more: "The teakettle sings even when it's up to its neck in hot water." "A cookbook is a volume full of stirring passages." "The secret of success is to start from scratch and then keep on scratching." "Eat an apple, save the core; plant the seeds and raise some more." "The best way for a woman to have a couple of minutes to herself is to start doing the dishes." -Deb http://healthtalk.6.forumer.com/index.php Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss you'll land amongst the stars. - Anonymous
acairnsmom	Posted - Nov 09 2009 : 3:52:52 PM The salt should be thrown over your left shoulder! Haven't a clue as to why though, LOL. Audrey Toto, we're not in Kansas any more!
1badmamawolf	Posted - Nov 09 2009 : 3:46:02 PM Jonni, the Irish of old, and still some today, mourn births and celebrate deaths, a baby has to deal with this world for alota years, and the one who passes, is free from this earth. "Treat the earth well, it was not given to you by your parents, it was loaned to you by your children"
FebruaryViolet	Posted - Nov 09 2009 : 11:21:54 AM The ones you've mentioned are the ones my Great Grandmother (Irish) always said, among others that aren't kitchen related. One about a bird landing on the sill of an open window means someone you know will die, things like that. Gotta love the Irish for their doom and gloom!!! Musings from our family in the Bluegrass http://sweetvioletmae.blogspot.com/
Autumn Leaves	Posted - Nov 09 2009 : 10:57:33 AM If you spill salt throw it over your shoulder. Not sure which shoulder and I can't remember if it's just for luck or if you are supposed to make a wish. Some help hugh???? Warm Wishes Jennifer Never let yesterday use up too much of today - Will Rogers http://jenscountrylife.blogspot.com
Merry	Posted - Nov 09 2009 : 09:40:31 AM Always stir clockwise, don't stir the pot in both directions. Merry Farmgirl #536 http://iowafoodcoop.blogspot.com http://afarminmyheart.blogspot.com/ Don't pray for a lighter load, pray for a stronger back.
Karrieann	Posted - Nov 09 2009 : 08:02:47 AM Ahhhhh! Gotcha, Kimberly Ann :o) Karrieann ~ Farmgirl Sister #766 (29 Sept 2009)
CherryPie	Posted - Nov 09 2009 : 07:55:53 AM Hi Karrieann, I did the google thing too but I was hoping for some from farmgirls. I always come to the farmgirls when I'm looking for information. :-) Kimberly Ann Farmgirl Sister #225 Crochet Geek, Newbie Fiddler, Would-be Farmer, Backyard Chicken Rancher
Karrieann	Posted - Nov 09 2009 : 07:48:58 AM I just googled kitchen folklore... there are many to chose from. I personally do not know any. :o) Karrieann ~ Farmgirl Sister #766 (29 Sept 2009)

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