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Why are Cornish pasties made in a semi circle shape?
They were originally lunch for Cornish tin miners. To avoid getting toxic waste from their hands onto their food, they would hold the pasty by the rim. eat the rest of it and then throw the rim away.
Where does the term crib come from in mining and what does it mean as miners eat crib and go to their crib?
The term "crib" in mining originated from the Welsh word "crib" which means a basket or container. In mining jargon, "crib" refers to a lunch break where miners would eat their packed meals in a designated area underground called a "crib room" before returning to work. The phrase "eating crib and going to their crib" is a colloquial way of describing miners taking their lunch break before resuming work.
What do miners eat?
miners eat bat soup, coal and rock.
Who introduced cornish pasties?
Traditional pasties originate from Cornwall, England hence the name Cornish Pasties. Pasties were made for tin miners who could eat their lunches easily and efficiently while down in the mines. Traditional pasties are stuffed with beef, potatoes, swede (type of turnip) or rutabaga, and onions. The crust provided a sort of handle so the miners would not eat traces of arsenic that may have been on their hands from working in the tin mines. The crusts were discarded in the mines for the "knockers," whom some believed to be spirits in the mines that might lead them into danger.
Did miners eat sowbelly and beans?
yes
How do you eat a cornish game hen?
Cornish game hens are usually eaten whole. The Cornish hen is baked in a shallow pan, sometimes with vegetables. It is served on a plate and eaten with a fork. Cornish hens are usually too small to cut up before cooking.
What food do they eat in Cornwall?
In Cornwall a traditional and lovely kind of food that cornish people eat is pastys
What did gold miners eat in California?
Bacon and grits.
Is yellow skin on Cornish hen bad to eat?
No. Yellow skin on a Cornish hen shows it was finished with corn/maize This is used to "fatten up" the bird in the last few weeks before processing. Go ahead and eat the skin and fat if your diet allows as it will crisp up very nice during cooking.
What food did Miners eat in New Zealand?
Miner fish eat bread and tadpoles.
What did the Chile miners eat underground?
the chilean miners were fed 2 tablespoons of tuna and some milk PER DAY.
How do miners record a claim?
They go poo, eat it, and smile!
