It is a very common supposition that it is an easy thing to be a Christian. And if to be a Christian were nothing more than going to a place of worship, indulging in pious emotions, subscribing to religious institutions, and professing certain religious opinions – the supposition would be correct – for nothing is more easy than all this! But if the spirit of true piety is poverty of spirit, humility, self-abasement, forgiveness of insults, patience under provocation, penitence, meekness, purity, peaceableness, thirsting after righteousness – then must it be obvious to everyone who knows his own heart, that to be a true Christian is the most difficult thing in the world!

John Angell James

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
			8	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1 3/4	lb	Plum tomatoes;, (about 12-14)
2	tb	Garlic; minced
2	tb	Shallots; minced
1	c	Fresh basil
1	ts	Fresh lemon juice
		Red wine vinegar; to taste
		Salt and pepper; to taste
1/3	c	Olive oil; plus
1/4	c	Olive oil
3		Cloves garlic; slivered
8		Thick slices of round peasant bread

INSTRUCTIONS

I have a nice recipe for Bruschetta that I use quite a bit. The key
is ripe tomatoes and lots of fresh basil, and of course a good extra
virgin olive oil.
1. Cut the tomatoes into 1/4-inch dice and place in a bowl. Toss with
the minced garlic and shallots.
2. Chop the basil coarsely and add to the tomatoes, along with the
lemon juice, salt and pepper, and 1/3 cup olive oil. Set aside.
3. Heat the 1/4 cup olive oil in a small skillet. Saute the slivered
garlic until golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Discard the garlic and reserve
the oil.
4. Toast the bread and cut each slice in half. Arrange the slices on
eight small plates. Brush the garlic-flavored oil over each slice,
spoon the tomato mixture over the bread, and serve immediately. The
mixture should be at room temperature.
Source: The New Basics
Posted to bbq-digest by Gary Wiviott <gwiv@enteract.com> on Sep 12,
1999, converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.

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