Loaf: Word History Connections
The history of the word loaf, and the cultural importance of bread.
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Homemade Flatbread in Minutes - How to Make the World's Oldest Bread
Learn how to make Homemade Flatbread in minutes! Visit for the ingredients, more information, and many, many more video recipes. I hope you enjoy this easy, homemade flatbread technique!
Most BIZARRE Facts About Men
The word man used to be gender neutral. In Olde English the word wer was used to describe man and wif to describe woman. Man was used to describe all of humanity, but sometime during the 13th Century that changed, and man became the standard word to describe man as we know him today. With Father’s Day just around the corner, we have a look at some intriguing and unusual facts about men!
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18 - It’s a positive…
If a man takes a urine pregnancy test and it shows a positive result, it could mean that he has testicular cancer.
17 - Sleep easy…
Duke University released the results of a study they did on men and their sleep patterns. Men can tolerate sleep deprivation way better than women. When women don’t get enough sleep, they suffer both physically and mentally according to the study.
16 - Don’t shoot the messenger…
How this fact was deduced, I have no idea, but many sites suggest that men tell 6 lies every day. This is twice the amount of lies that women tell daily.
15 - Alarm Bells…
According to several studies, men’s biggest dating fears are that the woman won’t allow him his free time, that she will come between him and his friends, that she’ll be a stalker, won’t respect him or is too high maintenance.
14 - If you can’t do the time, don’t do the crime…
When it comes to crime, if a man or a woman were to do the same crime – men would on average receive 63% longer sentences. Sorry guys!
13 - I’ll drink to that…
In Ancient Persia, men would often debate important subjects while drunk and sober, that way if the idea sounded good in both circumstances, then it would be considered a great idea.
12 - More cushion
It’s no surprises that women are not initially attracted to men who are carrying around a lot of extra weight around the belly, because science has proven that men with the extra weight there have lower levels of testosterone. They also tend to have lower physical drive and lower fertility. So, from a biological level, you’re less attracted to that person because the chances of him being able to “knock you up” are considerably less than their fitter counterparts.
11 - Teamwork…
Studies have proven that dads who do their share of the housework tend to have daughters that are more ambitious and who have broader definitions of gender roles.
10 - Not a manly man…
When Father’s Day initially began, it wasn’t met with great enthusiasm from everyone. A number of fathers considered the holiday emasculating, and they didn’t approve of the idea of kids giving their fathers presents that they pretty much bought themselves.
9 - Father of evolution…
Charles Darwin had 10 children, and he loved them very much. Those times bringing kids up was definitely seen as a woman’s work, but Darwin played a key role in raising and educating his children.
8 - Number 1 gift…
Yes, neckties are pretty much standard when it comes to gifts on Father’s Day. Neckties have their history all the way back to 221 BC. When the terracotta army was discovered, they were also all depicted wearing neckties.
7 - Age is but a number…
The oldest father in the world is believed to be Ramajit Raghav from India who was 96-years old at the time. His 52-year old wife gave birth in 2010 to a baby boy.
6 - Go halves…
Many fathers around the world have all claimed to have experienced couvade syndrome, which is more commonly known as “sympathy pregnancy.” Basically, the men experience the same pregnancy symptoms as their wife including weight gain, vomiting, changes in hormone levels and nausea.
5 - Hair raising fact…
A man’s beard can contain as many as 15,000 follicles, and no less than 7,000.
4 - Runs in the family...
Men who have many brothers have a higher chance of bearing sons, whereas a man who has a number of sisters will more than likely have daughters.
3 - An itch to scratch…
When women have a yeast infection, it’s honestly no joke. It’s itchy, uncomfortable and embarrassing. Did you know that men are also able to pick up a yeast infection, particularly those that are uncircumcised, heavyset or struggle with heavy sweating? Symptoms include rashes, discharge and a terrible itch. Over the counter medicines don’t discriminate – so if you’re struggling with it, just head to your local pharmacy.
2 - Here comes the bride…
Weddings have changed dramatically over the last few years and giving away of the bride seems to be fading away. This tradition was to symbolize the fact that the father of the bride no longer had control over his daughter, and that it was the new husband’s responsibility to look after her, her welfare and provide her with possessions. Basically, the husband would take over the role of the father in a way… it’s no wonder things have changed so dramatically.
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♦Noir Classics♦ 'CRY TOUGH' (1959) John SAXON, Linda CRISTAL
1959 • Not Rated • 1h 23m • August 1959 (USA)
TAGLINE: Battle Cry of New York's West Side Jungle!
John Saxon plays tough Puerto Rican kid from the Barrio District of New York who gets out of jail with the hope of going straight, only to fall right back in with the criminal element. He marries Cuban firebrand Linda Cristal to legally keep her in the country, but has a rocky reunion with his father, who loves his son despite his shame.
Let’s Make Lembas Bread!
In preparation for @PMeredithAuthor ‘s six-night watch-a-long of Extended LotR, let’s make some Lembas Bread on Thursday afternoon.
Friday MArch 3rd Watch-A-Long:
Ingredients:
* 1 ¾ cup flour
* 1 cup warm water 90°F – 110°F
* 2 teaspoons sugar
* 1 packet active rise yeast
* 2 teaspoons fine salt
* 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning + more for topping, to taste
* 3 tablespoons olive oil for baking
* 3 tablespoons olive oil for topping
* 2 teaspoons Fleur de Sel or flaky salt, for topping, optional
* spray cooking oil optional
BUTTER RECIPE (OPTIONAL)
* 2 pints heavy cream
* 1 teaspoon fine salt
INSTRUCTIONS
* In the bowl of a stand mixer, whisk together the water and sugar then sprinkle the yeast over the surface of the warm water and let develop for 15 minutes, or until the surface of the water is frothy and doubled in size.
* In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt and seasoning. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the bowl of the stand mixer on medium speed. Continue to stir until a thick, sticky dough forms – about 10 minutes. Cover and let the dough rest 15 minutes.
* Meanwhile, grease a baking sheet with olive oil then spray with cooking oil to help give the bread a crispy bottom. Pour the dough onto the baking sheet. DO NOT ROLL OR KNEAD THE DOUGH
* Drizzle olive oil over the top of the dough. Use your fingertips to press through the dough to make divots. Gently tip the pan from side to side to help it reach almost all the way to the corners (it shouldn't fill the pan completely but should reach about 1/2 inch from the edges all the way around).
* Cover with plastic wrap greased with cooking spray. Let the dough rise in a warm spot until doubled in size – if your house is on the cooler side, this can take 90 minutes or longer.
* Preheat the oven to 375°F. Sprinkle additional Italian seasoning on top as desired. Bake for 20-30 minutes, checking every 5 minutes after the 20 minute mark, until the focaccia is puffed up and baked through. The bread should be pale but golden brown around the edges. It will be ready when it is pulling away from the edges of the pan
* Let the bread cool on the pan on a cooling rack for 30 minutes. Then lift the bread from the pan and finish cooling on the rack.
* Finish the bread with the Fleur de Sel mixed with Italian seasoning to create a salt from the Shire. Spread on homemade butter, jam and more! Enjoy with your best mate after a long journey to toss a ring in to a volcano.
For Butter (optional):
* Use a food processor to blend the heavy cream and salt until the cream begins to split. Drain the liquid every 5-10 seconds until a smooth, creamy butter forms. Season with salt to taste.