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Escaping Insanity

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The morning and evening news fill me with images of murder, theft and destruction. The majority of what’s reported is negative and violent in nature. After watching it I often feel depressed and sad. I cannot easily forget the children left orphaned by war or the families touched by a senseless drive-by shooting. I want someone to stop those who inflict harm on the weak and powerless!

What motivates humans to visit plush theaters to witness bone-chilling murders that include illicit sex and drunkenness? Is this really entertainment? If we think so, why do we call it tragic and disgusting when it happens in real life?

I believe we have a fatal attraction to darkness. There’s a part of us that longs for good to triumph, but there’s another side that wants to experience the “knowledge” of evil. Like a dog returning to his vomit, evil makes us sick, but we go back for more because the initial feelings of shock and awe are sensational.

Paul said, “whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy–meditate on these things” (Philippians 4:8).

When I follow this counsel my attitudes and responses change. Instead of seeing the negative and horrible sides of humanity, I see opportunities to do good! As I respond to the needs around me, life’s insanity is replaced with a sense of purpose and meaning. I have found my escape!
Rich DuBose writes from Northern California.

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Lemon Lentil Pasta Salad

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A light and lovely Mediterranean salad with crunch and spice.

1/2 C lemon juice (fresh-squeezed or bottled)
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/4 C olive oil
2 dashes hot sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 C uncooked lentils
4 C water
2 C uncooked pasta shells
2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
2/3 C grated carrots
1/2 C chopped fresh parsley (or mint)
1/2 C pinenuts

In a small bowl, combine lemon juice, salt, olive oil, hot sauce, and garlic. Use wire whisk to blend. Refrigerate.

In a medium saucepan, combine lentils and 4 C of water. Bring to a boil and reduce heat. Cover and simmer until lentils are tender but not mushy (about 15 minutes). Drain and rinse with cool water. Set aside.

Cook pasta according to package directions until shells are tender but still firm. Drain and rinse with cold water.

In a large bowl, combine pasta, lentils, and remainder of ingredients. Pour dressing over salad and toss gently. Refrigerate overnight.

Serving suggestions: Place leaf lettuce on a platter and spoon salad onto lettuce.

Servings: 8

Submitted by Debby Shabo Wade

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Ivey’s Hot Holiday Herb Tea

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Welcome family and friends to your home with this holiday herb tea.

1 box Celestial Seasonings no caffeine country peach passion tea
1 qt water
3-4 lemons
Sucanat to taste

In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add all tea bags to water and let steep about 20 minutes. Add enough water to make a gallon of tea. Squeeze juice of lemons into tea and add sucanat to taste, (add more lemon juice for a more tart and delicious flavor and/or more water if it is too strong for your taste).

Variations: add 1/2 gallon of apple juice or white grape/peach juice in place of 1/2 gallon water. Serve on a buffet with cinnamon sticks and sliced lemons as garnish.

Servings: 1-1 1/2 gallons

Recipe by Donna Green Goodman

This recipe appeared in the December 2006 Message Magazine. Used with permission. Recipes are freely shared by members and friends of AnswersForMe © 2007. Recipes are either original with the submitee, or have been approved for public use. Visit recipe archives

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Sesame Balls

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Craving a nutritious and quickly made snack? This is a great recipe for the beginning cook.

3/4 C smooth peanut butter

1/2 C honey
1/2 C sesame seeds
1 Tbsp hot water
chopped nuts (optional)

Mix all the ingredients, Using two teaspoons as scoops, make one inch balls and roll in sesame seeds or chopped nuts until covered. Store in airtight container in refrigerator.

Servings: 10 (2 balls each)

Submitted by Charrie Shockey

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Tofu/Tater Burritos

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Ole´ to this south of the border inspired breakfast treat!

8 Yukon Gold potatoes
1-12 or 14 oz container of tofu
2 tsp onion salt or powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 pinch turmeric
3 Tbsp olive oil
1 squash, diced
1 bell pepper, diced
1 onion, diced
black or green olives, chopped
flour tortillas
jar of salsa

Preheat oven to 425°. Cut potatoes in cubes and place in plastic container with lid. Pour in 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 tsp of onion salt, 1/4 tsp garlic powder. Shake well until potatoes are evenly coated with seasonings. Empty onto baking sheet and place in oven. Cook until potatoes are tender then remove from oven.

Drain and rinse tofu, cutting into cubes. Place in plastic container with lid. Add turmeric, 1 tsp of onion salt, 1/4 tsp of garlic powder and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Pour into skillet and saute on medium heat. Add diced squash, bell pepper and onion. Saute until vegetables soften, usually 5 to 10 minutes. Add olives and potatoes to sauted vegetable and tofu mixture. Warm tortillas and fill with mixture. Season with salsa.

Servings: 4

Submitted by Glenna Eady

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