Shepherds always had a lonely life, far from home and kitchens and fresh ingredients. Through the centuries they developed their own dishes, which could be easily prepared over a fire, in a single pan. It's no wonder then that they invented dishes like migas out of necessity. The base of migas is stale bread, sliced, then moistened with water. Next, it is and placed in a pan with olive oil and garlic, stirred and cooked slowly until it attains a consistency that is crumbly and almost "Fluffy. "