I know the suffering and pain which sickness entails. I admit the misery and wretchedness which it often brings in its train. But I cannot regard it as an unmixed evil. I see in it a wise permission of God. I see in it a useful provision to check the ravages of sin and the devil among men’s souls. If man had never sinned I should have been at a loss to discern the benefit of sickness. But since sin is in the world, I can see that sickness is a good. It is a blessing quite as much as a curse. It is a rough schoolmaster, I grant. But it is a real friend to man’s soul.

J.C. Ryle

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Dairy		Breakfast, Artchokes	1	servings

INGREDIENTS

1	c	Couscous
1 1/4	c	Water
1/3	c	Currants
1/3	c	Diced dried apricots
2	tb	Port wine
2	tb	Butter
		Sugar; to taste
1/2	c	Sliced almonds
		Heavy cream; (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

Soak couscous in water for 20 minutes. At the same time, steep
currants and apricots in Port wine. When couscous is soaked, break up
any clumps with your fingers. Melt butter, add steeped fruit and
saute a few seconds. Add the couscous, sugar and saute for a minute
or until all of the ingredients are hot. Sprinkle sliced almonds over
the top and serve. This recipe yields ?? servings
Comments: As a ridiculously rich option, spoon couscous in breakfast
bowl and pour some heavy cream over the top.
Recipe Source: PASTA MONDAY TO FRIDAY with Michele Urvater From the
TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # PS-6560 broadcast 01-25-1998)
Recipe by: Michele Urvater
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