A new Decalogue has been adopted by some of our day, the first words of which reads, “Thou shalt not disagree,” and a new set of Beatitudes too, which begins, “Blessed are they that tolerate everything, for they shall not be made accountable for anything.” It is now the accepted thing to talk over religious differences in public with the understanding that no one will try to convert another or point out errors in his belief. Imagine Moses agreeing to take part in a panel discussion with Israel over the golden calf; or Elijah engaging in a gentlemanly dialogue with the prophets of Baal. Or try to picture Jesus seeking a meeting of minds with the Pharisees to iron out differences. The blessing of God is promised to the peacemaker, but the religious negotiator had better watch his step. Darkness and light can never be brought together by talk. Some things are not negotiable.

A.W. Tozer

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Meats	California	Main course, Chicken & p	8	Servings

INGREDIENTS

3	lg	Pheasants; cleaned and rinse
1/4	c	Safflower oil
3	c	Peel;thin slice green apple
1	c	Onions; thinly sliced
1/2	c	Applejack or calvados
1	ts	Nutmeg
1/2	c	Half and half
		Herbal salt substitute and pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

Recipe by: the California Culinary Academy Preparation Time: 1:20 1.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat,
quickly brown pheasants in oil on all sides. Place apples and onions around
pheasant. Pour applejack on top and let it heat for 1 minute, then ignite.
Shake pan until flames subside.
2. Dust top of pheasant with nutmeg. Place pan in oven and bake until juice
runs clear when tip of knife is inserted in thigh of bird (about 1 hour).
Remove pheasant, cooked apples, and onions to a platter and keep warm in
oven.
3. Transfer pan juices to a saucepan. Heat over medium-high heat until
simmering, then stir in half-and-half. Let mixture cook 5 minutes, stirring
frequently, then season to taste with salt substitute and pepper. Pour over
pheasant and serve.
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