This [boredom] is why people are so prone to an addictive lifestyle. Many people who fall into sinful addictions are people who were once terminally bored. The reason why addictions are so powerful is that they tap into that place in our hearts that was made for transcendent communion and spiritual romance. These addictive habits either dull and deaden our yearnings for a satisfaction we fear we’ll never find or they provide an alternative counterfeit fulfillment that we think will bring long-term happiness, counterfeits like cocaine, overeating, illicit affairs, busyness, efficiency, image, or obsession with physical beauty. They all find their power in the inescapable yearning of the human heart to be fascinated and pleased and enthralled. Our hearts will invariably lead us either to the fleeting pleasures of addiction or to God.

Sam Storms

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Fruits, Eggs, Grains, Dairy		Desserts	1	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1	c	Sugar
1/2	c	Butter, melted
1	c	Flour, sifted
1/4	ts	Salt
1	ts	Ground cinnamon
1/4	ts	Ground nutmeg
1	c	Pureed persimmon pulp
		(3 to 4 very ripe fruit)
2	ts	Baking soda
2	ts	Warm water
		Brandy
1	ts	Vanilla
2		Eggs, lightly beaten
1	c	Raisins
1/2	c	Chopped walnuts
		Brandy Whipped Cream Sauce

INSTRUCTIONS

Stir together sugar and melted butter. Resift flour with salt,
cinnamon and nutmeg. Add to butter mixture. Stir in persimmon pulp.
Dissolve baking soda in warm water. Add to mixture with 3 Tablespoons
brandy and vanilla. Add eggs, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Add
raisins and nuts, stirring just until mixed.
Turn into buttered 5 to 6 cup heat-proof mold. Cover and place on
rack in kettle. Pour in enough boiling water to reach halfway up
sides of mold. Cover kettle and simmer 2-1/2 to 3 hours. Let stand a
few minutes.
Unmold onto serving dish. Pour about 1/4 cup warmed brandy over
pudding and flame. Serve with Brandy Whipped Cream Sauce.
File ftp://ftp.idiscover.co.uk/pub/food/mealmaster/recipes/mmkah001.zip

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