May - Time for the first of the month quiz - plus - Mediterranean-style bean salad

As we welcome May, the fifth month of the year, it's time for the first of the month quiz. I'm only asking seven questions, I hope you may have a go at answering them.

1. May has always had thirty-one days. 

True or false?

2. May has always been the fifth month.

True or false?

3. Most sources say that May was named after Maia. Who was Maia originally?
Greek goddess
Caesar's daughter
Norse goddess
Caesar's wife

4. Two flowers are considered to be the flowers of May.
cherry blossom and daffodils
chestnut blossom and laburnum
tulips and hyacinths
hawthorn and lily of the valley

5. What is the modern birthstone for May?

Emerald
Ruby
Amethyst

6. May the first was a special day in Roman times. It was sacred to the goddess of flowers. What was her name?
Fiona
Flora
Hyacinth
Rhea

7. In England also May the first was a special day. The special dance on this day was round this.
mayflower tree

well
statue of Pan
maypole

How did you do? Please come back tomorrow when the answers will be revealed. 😊

Mediterranean-style bean salad

A quick no-cook dish, which can be eaten on it's own,

or goes nicely with steamed white fish e.g. cod.

Ingredients

Serves Four

290g jar artichoke heart in oil

1 tbsp. sundried tomato paste

1 tsp white wine vinegar

410g can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed

300g small vine tomato, quartered (about 12 in total)

handful Kalamata black olives

2 spring onions (scallions), thinly sliced on the diagonal

200g log soft goat's cheese, crumbled

A can of tuna could be used instead of goats cheese, just flake it into the salad. 

You could use Feta cheese if preferred

Instructions

can be seen here

~ wishing all readers a lovely day ~

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All the best Jan