John R. Andersen: Turning summer solstice into a holiday
In northern Europe they serve pickled herring, smoked fish, new potatoes and strawberries, along with beer and schnapps. Not like burgers, brats and hot dogs here, but at least it is a start. Just think: The longest day of the year celebrated in the …
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You won't forget the oysters from the Forgotten Coast
And there's the Gooda Gooda (flame broiled and topped with caramelized onions, spicy Creole soy sauce and smoked cheese) which sounds a bit weird but is actually seriously yummy. I think anything … Oyster fishing — is that the term? — is done here …
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Israeli Extremists Burn the Church Where Jesus Multiplied Loaves and Fishes
The Church of the Multiplication is believed by Christians to be the site of Jesus's miracle of multiplying two fish and five loaves to feed 5,000 people. Several church volunteers suffered from smoke inhalation while trying to extinguish the fire …
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