Name: Honey Mustard Sandwich Spread with Sweet Basil
Ingredients: 1 c Whole fresh basil leaves; loosely packed; Or 1-1/2 Tbsp. dried basil; 1/4 c Honey; 1/4 c Non-fat mayonnaise; 2 tb Dijon mustard; 1 Clove garlic; minced; Salt and pepper to taste

The Hebrew word translated wine in Genesis 14:18 is “yayin.” This word is used over 130 times in the Hebrew Bible to mean fermented wine, not grape juice. Alcohol is advised for medicinal purposes. Paul told Timothy, “No longer drink water exclusively, but use a little wine for the sake of your stomach and your frequent ailments” (cf. Pro. 31:6; Mk. 15:23; Lk. 10:34). Wine was used in the Old Testament ceremonies of worship (Ex. 29:40; Lev. 23:13; Num. 15:5). Wine is described positively in the Bible (Gen. 27:28; Psm. 104:15; Psm. 104:14-15; Pro. 3:10; Ecc. 9:7; Jo. 2:24). Water needed to be purified in the biblical times so wine was added to it. And although the alcohol content was less than today, it was still considered wine and still commonly consumed by the people. I believe Jesus drank this wine (Mt. 11:18-19), made a better wine during His first miracle at Cana (John 2:1-11) and used wine when He instituted the Lord’s Supper (Mt. 26:29). Yes, people like Daniel (Dan. 1:8) made a choice to abstain. Others like the Nazirites (Num. 6:3; Lk. 1:5) and the Levites (Lev. 10:9) were commanded to go without alcohol. Kings are advised to avoid it (Pr. 31:4-5). Yet I do not believe Scripture necessarily forbids a Christian from drinking alcohol. Consuming alcohol may be a sin. But I believe to declare that drinking alcohol is always a sin is a legalistic addition and should be avoided. We are free to abstain from alcohol. I personally think that’s the best position. But we are not free to condemn those who choose to drink in moderation as being either sinful or less spiritual.

Randy Smith

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
			1	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1	c	Whole fresh basil leaves; loosely packed
		Or 1-1/2 Tbsp. dried basil
1/4	c	Honey
1/4	c	Non-fat mayonnaise
2	tb	Dijon mustard
1		Clove garlic; minced
		Salt and pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

In food processor or blender, combine basil, honey, mayonnaise, mustard and
garlic. Process until smooth. Season with salt and pepper; chill. Spread
can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.  Makes 3/4 cup of spread for 4
sandwiches.
Nutrients Per Serving: 89 calories 0.5 g fat (5% calories from fat) 0 mg
cholesterol 0.75 g protein 21 g carbohydrates 0.14 g dietary fiber 369 mg
sodium
Source:  electronic Gourmet Guide  http://www.2way.com/food/foodday/ Food
Day:  September 18, 1996
Posted to Digest eat-lf.v096.n159
Date: Thu, 19 Sep 1996 18:20:01 -0600
From: "Robin Goldberg Isaacs" <isaacs@rmi.net>

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