Name: Basic Guidelines for Making Vegetable Stock
Ingredients: 2 qt Cold water; 8 c Vegetables; cut into 1" pieces

We are not going to simply wake up one morning and discover that we suddenly hate what we used to love. The things of this world will never appear as “dung” when viewed in and of themselves. They will smell good and taste good and feel good and bring satisfaction and we will treasure and value them and fight for them and work for them and find every excuse imaginable to get them at any and all cost; they will retain their magnetic appeal and allure and power until they are set against the surpassing value and beauty of Christ Jesus.

Sam Storms

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Vegetables		Soups	8	Servings

INGREDIENTS

2	qt	Cold water
8	c	Vegetables; cut into 1" pieces

INSTRUCTIONS

First choose the ingredients to reflect the soup in which the broth is
being used.  A general guideline for making vegetable broth is to use about
8 to 12 cups of vegetables cut into pieces no bigger than 1 inch. Put these
with 2 quarts of cold water in a large nonreactive pot with no more than
six different herbs. Bring to a boil over high heat, then lower the heat
and simmer for 30 to 45 minutes. Strain and use as is or concentarte the
flavor by simmering to the desired strength (by taste).
When using dried herbs, lessen quantities by one-half to two-thirds but
always add *to taste*
vegetable:      carrots, celery, potatoes, winter squash, summer squash,
chard, kale, tomatoes, mushrooms, eggplant, lettuce, green beans, celeriac
When available use: fennel bulbs, asparagus, peas herbs (limit 6):
basil, bay, borage, garlic, garlic chives, hyssop, lovage, morjoram,
oregano, parsley, sage, savory, thyme spices (limit 2)
coriander, cumin, cardamon, fennel seeds, whole cloves, cinnamon
Reprinted in Maggie Oster's Herb Garden (1993:36) NY: MacMillan
Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #198
Date: Wed, 14 Aug 1996 15:01:20 -0700 (PDT)
From: PatH <phannema@wizard.ucr.edu>
NOTES : Stock is very personal. It's quickly prepared.  Or make ahead and=
freeze in a size that's convenient for you. -- Maggie
Cabbage family vegetables were left off the list of ingredients
because=
they give a strong (dominant) flavor; the flavor grows stronger
(ages in=
the freezer).  If you like, use mild cabbages: napa, bok choy, a
little=
savoy, young brussels. Or use chard and endive. When using
cabbage, try to=
use the broth right away. Also, straining is important.  Use a
very fine=
sieve.  -- Maggie and patH
=20

A Message from our Provider:

“Jesus rights wrongs”

The following are a smattering of examples of the “fig leaves” we wear: 1. We change the subject or crack jokes if an awkward or threatening subject arises. 2. We monopolize conversation, filling silences to keep others at bay and to keep from feeling like failures. 3. We live or die vicariously with a sports team. 4. We run from problems by watching TV, drinking, smoking, promiscuity, workaholism, compulsive eating. 5. We mock or “put in a box” those whose opinions or problems threaten our own commitments and behavior. 6. We get defensive, accusatory, testy, or talk loudly, or try to bully others to defend ourselves and make a show of competency. 7. We overdo penance by saying, “Poor me; I’m so horrible and such a failure,” by expressing maudlin repentance and wallowing in failures. 8. We minimize the seriousness of problems – “It’s nothing” – or the difficulty of change – “I promise “l’ll never do it again.” 9. We lie outright, to look good or to avoid looking bad. 10. We lie subtly, putting ourselves in the best light by innuendo, embellishment, or careful selection of data. This often accompanies subtle expressions of contempt or criticism for other people. 11. We think highly of our own opinions on every issue. 12. We tie up our identity in certain grandiose roles, like “counselor” or “parent” or “pastor.” Any of our functions and successes, real or imagined, can become fodder for self-deception. 13. We pray for help before performing a certain responsibility, and then rehearse our own success afterwards without thought of God.

David Powlison