1. We fear people because they can expose and humiliate us. 2. We fear people because they can reject, ridicule, or despise us. 3. We fear people because they can attack, oppress, or threaten us. These three reasons have one thing in common: they see people as “bigger” (that is, more powerful and significant) than God, and, out of the fear that creates in us, we give other people the power and right to tell us what to feel, think, and do.

Edward Welch

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Dairy		Appetisers	1	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2	c	Whole Almonds; Toasted
8	oz	Cream Cheese; Lowfat-Ok
1/2	c	Mayonnaise; Lowfat-Ok
5	sl	Bacon; Cooked And Minced
1	tb	Scallion; Chopped
1/2	ts	Dill
		Black Pepper; To Taste
	1	hour.

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Toast the almonds and set aside.
2. Combine all other ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Chill for at least
3. Form the cream cheese mixture into the shape of a pinecone. Beginning at
the bottom,, gently press the almonds in rows across the pinecone shape.
Continue the rows until the whole shape is covered, and resembles a
pinecone. Either eat immediately or refrigerate. Allow to come up to room
temperature before serving. Garnish with greens.
NOTES : A marble board works well for this as it will hold the cool
temperature longer than a plate. If fresh greens are used be careful that
they are not poisonous.
Recipe by: Maxine Brandes
Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #922 by Sue <suechef@sover.net> on Nov 25,
1997

A Message from our Provider:

“Thankfulness to God is a recognition that God in His goodness and faithfulness has provided for us and cared for us, both physically and spiritually. It is a recognition that we are totally dependent upon Him; that all that we are and have comes from God. #Jerry Bridges”