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CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Vegetables, Eggs, Grains, Meats	French	Vegetables, Appetizers, Dip/spread	4	Cups

INGREDIENTS

2	lb	Firm, shiny eggplant
2	c	Ground walnut meats
3/4	ts	Salt
1/8	ts	Pepper
2	lg	Garlic cloves (or more)
4	ds	Tabasco sauce
1/4	ts	Ground allspice
1	ts	Freshly grated gingerroot
6	tb	Olive oil

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.  Slice off stem of eggplant(s) and place on
baking pan in hot oven.  Bake until completely soft, about 30 minutes. Cut
in half lengthwise and scoop out flesh. Puree' eggplant flesh in food
processor or electric mixer.  Add all remaining ingredients except oil and
process until combined well. With machine running, gradually add the oil in
a slow stream. Mixture will become thick and creamy. Taste, and adjust
seasonings if necessary. Serve with toast or crackers.
NOTE: Tentation will keep several days in the refrigerator.
Adapted by Karen Mintzias from a recipe in: "Mastering the Art of French
Cooking" by Julia Child & Simone Beck
From Gemini's MASSIVE MealMaster collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini

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Contemporary Christian literature is awash with the notion that, in order to be effective and successful, we must respond to market forces. In earlier generation, such an approach was unheard of. The tactic employed by Paul in Corinth was far closer to the model of the day. “Jesus Christ and Him crucified.” That was his message. Even though the Corinthians we demanding miracles and wisdom, Paul did not give them what they wanted. Indeed, he continued to supply the one thing they clearly did not want – preaching. He rejected the style and content that was most acceptable in his day… It is not possible to give people what they want to hear and proclaim the message of the Cross at one and the same time.

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