Easter Foods

@Kandae11 (57233)

April 5, 2023 2:23pm CST

The long Easter weekend is almost upon us starting from Friday - Good Friday, Easter Saturday, Sunday and Monday. So much to do - church services, picnics and heaps of other activities. What special meals do you prepare on those days. In Jamaica, fish prepared in various ways is a main dish , and of course there is the famous bun and cheese (shown above) which is a must. Any special plans, activities, food?

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

5 Apr 23

No plans here. I remember the good times in the past with family. Always plenty of food and several Easter egg hunts. We always had baked ham and many side dishes.

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@Kandae11 (57233)

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5 Apr 23

I remember growing up in Guyana, kite flying on the seawall was - and still is a big thing. And church services of course.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

5 Apr 23

@Kandae11 We also went to church with our new Easter clothes.

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@allknowing (153544)

• India

6 Apr 23

As a child I liked Easter Saturday the best as that is one day no church and no prayers at home (lol)

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@Kandae11 (57233)

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6 Apr 23

Easter Monday was the best day for the majority of younger folks. They would crowd the seawall and boardwalk. , flying kites, picnicking and strutting around in the latest fashions.

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@Kandae11 (57233)

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6 Apr 23

Easter Monday was the best day for the majority of younger folks. They would crowd the seawall and boardwalk. , flying kites, picnicking and strutting around in the latest fashions.

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@DaddyEvil (174218)

• United States

6 Apr 23

Nothing going on here. When I was a kid, mom made a huge meal because all of her kids would come over and bring their families with them for Easter. Pretty and I rarely see any of our family except for one brother and one sister. All the kids are grown and gone.

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@DaddyEvil (174218)

• United States

6 Apr 23

@Kandae11 Yeah, my brothers and sisters are getting old and passing away... Just four of us left now... That's how life always goes.

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@Kandae11 (57233)

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6 Apr 23

Same here, my immediate family have dwindled, but l have great memories .

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@RubyHawk (99367)

• Atlanta, Georgia

6 Apr 23

When my children were little we always had easter egg hunts at my mothers house. My daughter in law takes her little ones to her mothers house so I really don't celebrate Easter.

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@RubyHawk (99367)

• Atlanta, Georgia

6 Apr 23

@Kandae11 Thank you and you enjoy your Easter.

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@Kandae11 (57233)

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6 Apr 23

@RubyHawk Will do.

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@Kandae11 (57233)

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6 Apr 23

Have a great weekend anyway.

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@dgobucks226 (37621)

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6 Apr 23

I remember my mom serving ham on Easter and making a dessert called Struffoli. Struffoli also known as Honey Balls is a Neapolitan dish made of deep-fried balls of sweet dough. The dough is used in many Italian sweet treats. One treat I will make on Easter is an egg casserole mixed with sausage, onions, and peppers.

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@Kandae11 (57233)

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6 Apr 23

The Struffoli looks very tasty. Your egg casserole sounds like it will be special.

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@dgobucks226 (37621)

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8 Apr 23

@Kandae11 Yes, thanks! Hey I have to use all those eggs. I can't color all of them

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@dgobucks226 (37621)

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8 Apr 23

@QuantumJoy It is delicious Quantum Joy

@Laurakemunto (13787)

• Kenya

6 Apr 23

Till now, no special activities or any plans as such but I hope I will have before the due day

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@Kandae11 (57233)

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6 Apr 23

Have a wonderful weekend and stay safe.

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@Laurakemunto (13787)

• Kenya

6 Apr 23

@Kandae11 thanks and same to you too

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@rebelann (117199)

• El Paso, Texas

5 Apr 23

Mom always made leg of lamb when I was growing up but as for me now I do not do very much.

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@Kandae11 (57233)

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6 Apr 23

Me neither, but l remember the good times.

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@LadyDuck (502190)

• Italy

6 Apr 23

A traditional Easter meal in Italy always has eggs and fish. I am going to serve deviled eggs and smoked salmon, and eggs shaped cookies for dessert.

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@LadyDuck (502190)

• Italy

6 Apr 23

@Kandae11 With avocado and a light sauce made with mustard, olive oil and lemon juice. I show you a photo of what I usually make.

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@Kandae11 (57233)

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6 Apr 23

@LadyDuck. That looks yummy and very healthy too.

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@Kandae11 (57233)

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6 Apr 23

How do you prepare smoked salmon?

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@RasmaSandra (97912)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

6 Apr 23

Nothing doing here. Will just light a candle and spend a quiet Easter,

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@Kandae11 (57233)

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6 Apr 23

Mine will be quiet unless I get a surprise visit from family members.

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@1creekgirl (44560)

• United States

5 Apr 23

No, nothing special here. What kind of bread is used with the cheese? I guess the must usual food around Easter is fried herring, a delicious fish.

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@Kandae11 (57233)

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6 Apr 23

It is called Easter bun but it is made with yeast .It is a descendant of the hot cross buns from Britain traditionally eaten on Good Friday.

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@sallypup (69157)

• Centralia, Washington

6 Apr 23

I bought a few sweet treats. We're not doing much this year. I hope you have a special holiday.

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@Kandae11 (57233)

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6 Apr 23

Thank you. I will try.

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@JESSY3236 (22199)

• United States

11 Apr 23

On Easter we usually go to my great-aunt's house. But only one cousin showed up.

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@JESSY3236 (22199)

• United States

11 Apr 23

@Kandae11 yeah it was.

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@Kandae11 (57233)

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11 Apr 23

It was still nice l hope.

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@Deepizzaguy (122070)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

5 Apr 23

No special plans for me and my relatives planned for the Easter weekend.

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@Deepizzaguy (122070)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

6 Apr 23

@Kandae11 Thank you for the kind words.

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@Kandae11 (57233)

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6 Apr 23

Have a great weekend anyway.

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@Beestring (15373)

• Hong Kong

6 Apr 23

I'll have lunch buffet with family on Saturday. Bought some Easter chocolate eggs for my nephew's kids.

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@Kandae11 (57233)

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6 Apr 23

That sounds great.

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@snowy22315 (208746)

• United States

5 Apr 23

Usually ham is involved. I am visiting my family this Easter, and have no idea what the plans are. Usually sis and bro in law will cook, but I told them not to do it unless they felt like it because we could always go out somewhere. I feel kind of guilty running them ragged. They don't mind it but it is a lot of work.

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@Kandae11 (57233)

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6 Apr 23

I agree, cooking for additional family members is hard work. Eating out would be fine with me too.

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@RebeccasFarm (91299)

• United States

6 Apr 23

No plans at this time Kandase. Just the same as any other day for me here.

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@RebeccasFarm (91299)

• United States

6 Apr 23

@Kandae11 We will thanks Kandase, you too.

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@Kandae11 (57233)

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6 Apr 23

Okay, have a great weekend anyway.

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@jstory07 (148720)

• Roseburg, Oregon

11 Apr 23

We went to my cousin's house for a Easter dinner on Sunday.

@Kandae11 (57233)

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11 Apr 23

A dinner with other family members should be nice.

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@Tampa_girl7 (54714)

• United States

5 Apr 23

I grew up having ham for Easter most years. My family and I are having duck this year. Duck is not my favorite, but my son really enjoys it.

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@Kandae11 (57233)

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5 Apr 23

I have never tasted duck, nor lamb which is an Easter favorite in some countries. Have a great family weekend.

Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (323168)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

8 Apr 23

I told a friend I had never had hot crossed buns. She brought me one. It was good. I know those are traditional for Good Friday. I'm having roasted lamb for Easter dinner. For me, that's a must.

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@Kandae11 (57233)

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11 Apr 23

I have never tasted lamb. I imagine it must be nice.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (323168)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

11 Apr 23

@Kandae11 It's delicious.

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@Icydoll (36713)

• India

5 Apr 23

Going to church and spending time with family by enjoying good food like chicken biryani is my plans on easter .

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@Kandae11 (57233)

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6 Apr 23

Enjoy church and family time this weekend.

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