He stripped off first one robe of honor and then another until, naked, He was fastened to the cross. There He emptied His inmost self, pouring out His lifeblood, giving Himself for all of us. Finally, they laid Him in a borrowed grave. How low was our dear Redeemer brought! How then, can we be proud? Stand at the foot of the cross and count the scarlet drops by which you have been cleansed. See the thorny crown and His scourged shoulders still gushing with the crimson flow of blood. See His hands and feet given up to the rough iron, and His whole self mocked and scorned. See the bitterness, the pangs, and the throes of inward grief show themselves in His outward frame. Hear the chilling shriek, “My God, my God, why hast Thou forsaken me?” (Matthew 27:46). If you are not humbled in the presence of Jesus, you do not know Him. You were so lost that nothing could save you but the sacrifice of God’s only begotten Son. As Jesus stooped for you, bow in humility at His feet. A realization of Christ’s amazing love has a greater tendency to humble us than even a consciousness of our own guilt. Pride cannot live beneath the cross. Let us sit there and learn our lesson. Then let us rise and carry it into practice.

C.H. Spurgeon

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Grains, Dairy	Italian	Italian1	4	servings

INGREDIENTS

2		Granny smith apples
2		Golden delicious apples
4	tb	Butter
1/2	md	Red onion; chopped 1/8" dice
2	tb	Poppy seeds
2	oz	Grappa
4	sl	Country-style bread; thick slices
4	sl	Fontina cheese; thin slices

INSTRUCTIONS

Peel, core and cube apples into 1/4-inch dice. In a 12-inch to 14-inch
sauté pan, heat butter until foam subsides. Add onions and cook until
soft and golden-brown, about 8 to 10 minutes. Add apples and poppy
seeds and cook until edges are softened, about 5 to 6 minutes. Add
grappa and lower heat.
Meanwhile, grill bread on both sides and place on platter. Place a
cheese slice on each piece of bread. Spoon apples over and serve.
Source: MOLTO MARIO with Mario Batali From the TV FOOD NETWORK -
(Show # MB-5746)
Per serving: 614 Calories (kcal); 47g Total Fat; (68% calories from
fat); 29g Protein; 20g Carbohydrate; 156mg Cholesterol; 987mg Sodium
Food Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 3 1/2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 1
Fruit;
6 1/2    Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates
Recipe by: Mario Batali
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