date:Apr 20, 2017
se spiced, fruit buns, marked with a white cross, are traditionally eaten on Good Friday morning to signify the end of Lent. The cross on top is there to symbolize Jesus crucifixion, and its said that the spices used in the buns represent the spices used to embalm Jesus at his funeral.
Ecuadorian Fanesca
The 12-bean Ecuadorian soup, called fanesca, is only ever cooked at Easter. Its exact recipe and preparation varies from region to region, but it will always include 12 different types of beans