St. John the Baptist lived in the desert of southern Jordan Valley in absolute solitude, convinced that contrition and asceticism were essential to undertake the spiritual path and penetrate the mysteries of the world. It is believed that this holy mysteries deepened on to become a real magician with great powers granted by God. His feast is celebrated on the shortest night of the year, which over time has trasormado in a special night of magic practiced in many spells to ensure the love and success. In Italy and Spain is believed that during this holy night marked down to earth and bless the vegetation, rocks, water and all living beings.
takes place in Cataluña San Juan with bonfires on major streets and calls for parties festivals whose origins date to the collection of aromatic herbs: verbena, valerian and clover, which were beneficial if they cut that night. Fireworks are set off and eat the famous coca candied fruit and pine nuts. In other parts of Spain they eat, and at dawn, chocolate with churros. Coca
St. Joan
Ingredients: ½ kg flour
80 g sugar 50 g butter 3 eggs
10 g of salt grated rind of one lemon 50 g of yeast
beer candied fruit: orange, melon, cherries, etc. ..
milk and water that supports the mass
a tablespoon of condensed milk Place the flour
shaped volcano on the table. Add sugar in the center, lightly beaten eggs, grated lemon rind, butter, softened and sweetened condensed milk. Mix
the fingers, then add, little by little water or milk and knead until it forms a smooth paste. Allow to ferment for 20-30 minutes.
Then place the dough in a greased baking sheet and spread butter with 1 cm thick, oval shaping. Decorate the surface with chopped candied fruit and let it ferment again about 30-40 minutes. Sprinkle with sugar
the surface of the coca and cook at 180 º C temperature until puffy and golden present. Coca
The same can be done with pine nuts, marzipan, or fill with cream or angel hair.
Some peoples of the Iberian Peninsula certain branches of trees used to prepare amulets ayuentan the "evil eye and witches. Branches of fir trees, laurel, bracken fern, placed on doors and windows, are considered powerful talismans. At night, people rush to collect full of magical herbs, plants, leaves, flowers and fruits, after collected and treated, driven away the evil spirits and bring good luck for the rest of the year. 
In ancient Greece spent the summer solstice celebrations of the god Apollo, who represented the sun. The Greeks believed that Apollo, known for its great beauty, each day up to heaven in his chariot pulled by winged white horses to the center of the vault of heaven. With this important daily act gave way to light and heat necessary for all living beings on Earth and away the juggernauts of darkness. 
The fast food is made up of brief cooking meat, fish and vegetables cooked on the grill, baked, steamed or fried in a wok, the latter treatment can also give large pieces when cut into cubes, strips, or thin fillets, so they need less cooking time as well. We can also coat the meat, fish and vegetables to fry then in hot oil. Eastern 
continue with the list of fast food taking a third place for "carpaccio" type of preparation meat or fish, now very fashionable in the best restaurants, which comes from the Italian culinary tradition. 
In the ranking of fast food, after the salad, we could place no doubt, fish and shellfish for cooking and need of brief, sometimes only a tasty marinade. It is advisable to accompany this meal with steamed vegetables, salads, rice, pasta, bread or potatoes, to have a full menu and filling. You can cook in the oven, in foil, grilled, steamed, sauteed with vegetables in a wok, batter fritters. 
brief example 
always home to take the best opportunity to prepare dishes and refreshing salads, nutritious and often unique dish, we buy more vegetables: lettuce, watercress, arugula, leaves tender spinach, cabbage, tender zucchini, carrots, scallions, tender, cucumbers, peppers, celery, tomatoes, etc. .. It is advisable to have on hand nuts such as walnuts, almonds, peanuts. Toasted sesame seeds and cans of tuna, meat or salmon. Some kind of sausage and cheese. Eggs, best if cooked. Herbs, fresh or dried, for seasoning such as basil, oregano, Provence herbs, mint and sweet spices and pepper if desired. Fruits such as lemons or limes, avocados, apples, pineapple and more fruit in season. And finally, a good olive oil, salt, vinegar type more like, mayonnaise, soy sauce. 