If there lurks in most modern minds the notion that to desire our own good and earnestly hope for the enjoyment of it is a bad thing, I submit that this notion has crept in from Kant and the Stoics and is no part of the Christian faith. Indeed, if we consider the unblushing promises of reward and the staggering nature of the rewards promised in the Gospels, it would seem that Our Lord finds our desires not too strong, but too weak. We are half-hearted creatures, fooling around with drink and sex and ambition when infinite joy is offered us, like an ignorant child who wants to go on making mud pies in the slum because he cannot imagine what is meant by the offer of a holiday at the sea. We are far too easily pleased.

C.S. Lewis

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Grains	Czech	Side dish, Grains, Ethnic	8	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2	c	Barley
1 1/2	c	Mushrooms; dried
7	c	Water
2	ts	Salt
1/4	ts	Black pepper
2	c	Garlic; finely minced
3/4	c	Onion; dried finely choppe
1/4	c	Butter
1	ts	Marjoram

INSTRUCTIONS

This is a recipe for a Czech barley casserole that is
traditionally served on Christmas Eve but is also good
as a side dish. Cook the onion in the butter until
translucent. Wash the mushrooms until free from grit.
Add the barley (or barley grits, mushrooms, salt and
water to the onions and cook, uncovered, until the
water has evaporated, stirring frequently. (Mixture
will be very thick.) Add the remaining ingredients.
Place in a greased casserole or baking dish and bake
at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes. I usually cut
this recipe in half unless we are having a really big
crowd. It also freezes well.
From Gemini's MASSIVE MealMaster collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini

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