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Subscription/Unsubscription/Address Change/Contact Information can be found near the base of Part 2 of this newsletter.
MENU du JOUR:
Appetizer (Part 1)
Main Course
Christianity in the Kitchen - "Our Bond of Peace"
CCF Trivia
Recipe - Tomato-Basil-Mozzarella Salad
Recent Job Listings - 1 New
Dessert (Part 2)
Recipe Contests (For Professionals Only)
Hints and Tips
Featured Website - BibleDatabase.com
Chef to Chef
A Little Something Extra
A Merry Heart
Toothpick
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A P P E T I Z E R | |
Your Brother in Christ,
Ira Krizo, Director
CCF@ChristianChefs.org
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M A I N C O U R S E | |
Our Bond of Peace
"If therefore there is any encouragement in Christ, if there is any consolation of love, if there is any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and compassion, make my joy complete by being of the same mind, maintaining the same love, united in spirit, intent on one purpose. Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind let each of you regard one another as more important than himself; do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others."
Philippians 2:1-4 NAS
The primary concern of the Church, and thus the Christian as an individual, is not the social welfare of families, communities, races, or nations. What must have primacy though is the glory of the Lord and thus the declaration of the Gospel from every venue available while still maintaining the integrity of the message. Furthermore, without humility to undergird our passion for the Gospel, our passion for His glory, then all our efforts are reduced to intensity devoid of clarity; in other words to a blinding flash without form.
So, one may yet ask, how is this applicable to the arena of commerce for the Christian? Well, this is how, in that we understand the call and necessity of unity in the body, that which upholds the roof of unity, and finally that which upholds the superstructure itself.
Firstly then, the call emanated from the heart of the Apostle Paul, that his joy might be fulfilled. He immediately sets about to identify the resources that unity requires in the Christian life, those being the consolation or encouragement found in Christ, the love, and the fellowship of the Spirit; indeed that which attests to our salvation. In fact, Paul goes so far as to literally connect the presence of these objective realities with the yielding or outcome of unity in the body. That these things being so, being true, that if they're really present, then so will these others. Consequently, one might say that Paul is saying that if one is a partaker of the consolation in Christ of love, affection, and mercy that he will in turn manifest those characteristics which are the catalysts for unity in the body -- those being a like-mindedness, and a unity of spirit and purpose.
Also, we see in the connection which Paul makes that unity is not presented as an option for the Christian, as an extra precept to the code of conduct which we possess. Rather, he proffers it as that to which we are called to by the very nature of our being in Christ, of being regenerate, of those in possession of the fathomless riches found in Christ. Therefore unity becomes a consequent, a necessary augmentation to our pursuit of Christ and His glory.
Secondly, this unity that we are to be possessed of and to therefore display is found and rests upon humility. And it is humility which will serve us the most in the pursuit of unity and in turn, His glory; that preference of one another which disregards our own needs for the sake of others. Christ said in John 13:34-35, "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another." This is humility in action, it is this love for one another which will most effectively serve our pursuit of His glory, the declaration of His Gospel.
Lastly, you are still more than likely in pursuit of the answer to the aforementioned question, what does this have to do with me being a Christian employer or employee? Well, it is in this way that unity and humility in the Body of Christ are essential to the Christian's interaction with the world; we have true peace to offer. Especially in the context of the most recent tragedies which have befallen the world. We have world leaders and others calling for peace and harmony among the nations and even religions and what is our response to such a convocation; it is in Christ that peace will be found and in Him only. We cry loudly that man as he presently is will do no more than to perpetuate, to progress in war and destruction, in iniquity, in inequity. It is man himself that must be changed (John 3:3-6) for only in Christ are the necessary resources for true unity found. So when those discussions arise, as they most surely will, as to what is the Christian response to terror, to fear, to evil in all its forms, this is it then, that we are to declare to them what Christ declared to the man who asked a question of abstract theology without possessing a new nature, "Strive to enter by the narrow door; for many, I tell you, will seek to enter and will not be able." (Luke 13:23) In other words, their question must be answered with a query into the state of their relationship with Christ as Lord and Savior, if such a relationship as such exists at all. When they ask a question of morality, we must respond with one of *ontology; they seek to deal with today whereas we must deal with eternity. Therefore, as Paul said, so I do, if any consolation is found in Christ, any comfort of love, any merciful affection, any fellowship in the Spirit, make my joy complete, being of one mind and spirit, one purpose, preferring each other more than yourselves. That we might rightly display the inadequacies of all systems of philosophy, of all religions and loudly proclaim the adequacy of the person and work of Jesus Christ. That we might be determined as Paul was, to know nothing but Christ and Him crucified among the people we know and have befriended.
May the peace of God be richly yours.
Adam Bennet, Cook
Calvary Chapel Conference Center
Murrieta, California
*ontology - the branch of metaphysics that studies the nature of existence or being as such
If God is speaking to your heart about these things, and you need somebody to talk with, please don't hesitate to e-mail us about your need and somebody from the Fellowship will contact you as soon as possible. If you have a prayer request or would like to start a theological discussion on this or any other topic, please feel free to post it in our Message Boards:
http://www.ChristianChefs.org/forums.html
First, this newsletter's question:
John the Baptist was the last ________________ prophet.
E-mail your answer to "trivia@ChristianChefs.org" with "Trivia Answer" in the subject column. Also, please tell us what brief title(s) ("Sous Chef," "Dallas, Texas," or whatever - see examples below) you would prefer for your name being listed in the next newsletter, as well as how difficult you found the question (so we can improve future trivia questions).
Solution to the last newsletter's trivia question:
Question:
What is a "Hangtown Fry" and why was it named that?
Answer:
An omelette made of eggs, crisp bacon, and oysters.
Additional information found/submitted on the subject:
Served throughout the years by various restaurants in Placerville and San Francisco, it got its start when a wealthy miner walked into the El Dorado Hotel, asked for the most expensive meal, and was served this creation.
The first five people to answer this question correctly:
1. S. Fisher, Fontana, California
2. David Longacre, Food Service Director, Harmony Heart Camp
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Tomato-Basil-Mozzarella Salad with a Balsamic Vinaigrette and Proscuitto by Ira Krizo Serves: 4 |
 Photo taken by Katie Silvari |
Ingredients:
1/2 cup (120ml) - Balsamic Vinegar
1 1/2 cups (355ml) - Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 teaspoons (10ml) - Chopped Garlic
1 tablespoon (15ml) - Chopped Red Onion or Shallot
to taste - Salt and Pepper
5 - Large Ripe Tomatoes
1 bunch - Fresh Basil
8 oz (230g) - Mozzarella (preferably the kind found as small balls in liquid)
8 slices - Proscuitto (a thinly sliced very flavorful Italian ham, found at most grocery stores)
Procedure:
1. Put vinegar in a bowl. Chop 6 large leaves of basil and add. Whisking rapidly, slowly add the olive oil. Add salt and pepper to taste.
2. Slice tomatoes very thin - approximately 7 slices per tomato excluding the end pieces.
3. Slice mozzarella into pieces the same thickness and approximately half the size of the tomato slices.
4. On a plate, going in a circle, alternate the following ingredients: tomato/basil leaf/mozzarella all the way around.
5. Five minutes before serving, whisk the dressing briefly to incorporate. Spoon it over the salads.
6. Finally, place 2 slices of proscuitto in the center of the plate, scrunching them some for height. Add fresh ground black pepper on top and serve.
More information on each of the below Job Listings, such as the job's timeline, responsibilities, pay, and how to contact the employer on each of these, can be found within the Employment area of our website (link below). There you can also find jobs that have been posted in previous months that haven't yet been filled and you can also post any job openings you have to be listed there and in this newsletter for FREE!
http://www.ChristianChefs.org/employment.html
Name = Carlyle Place
Location = Macon, Georgia (USA)
Position = Sous Chef
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D E S S E R T | |
Please note: Listed here is 1 contest for PROFESSIONALS ONLY in the culinary industry. There are many more contests available for nonprofessionals as well, some of them ongoing or being repeated on a monthly basis. If you're interested in those, here's one excellent website to check out:
http://www.recipecontests.com
LAND O'LAKES "FOODS KIDS LOVE" RECIPE CONTEST
Land O'Lakes is sponsoring a recipe contest featuring "Foods Kids Love" for school foodservice operators. Entries must be for school foodservice menu items using Land O'Lakes cheese with an explanation saying why kids love the recipe.
DEADLINE: June 28
PRIZES: Grand Prize: The winner will receive a $250 check payable to the school, and winning recipes will be published in the Land O'Lakes Head of the Class newsletter for school foodservice operators. Every school that enters a recipe will receive a Land O'Lakes Cow Squeezie.
WEB SITE: http://www.landolakesfoodservice.com/smp/promotions/contest.htm
MORE INFO: Recipes will be judged 25% on taste, 25% on creativity, 25% on originality and 25% on written explanation.
All contests listed above are provided by the company listed, NOT by CCF. For additional information on each contest, please contact the designated company for that specific listing. Enjoy!
Sugar For Whipped Cream
What type of sugar is best used for sweetening whipped cream? Confectioners' sugar or granulated sugar? Granulated sugar was the choice for cooksillustrated.com. Granulated sugar was found to have a more straightforward sweetness, and it took twice as much confectioners' sugar to equal the sweetness of granulated sugar. Also, confectioners' sugar was found to leave behind a faintly chalky aftertaste.
If you know of any great hints or tips, please post them in the "Hints and Tips" area of the Message Boards. Of the ones posted there, one will be featured here in our newsletter.
http://www.ChristianChefs.org/forums.html
BibleDatabase.com is one of the largest resources of completely FREE Bibles, dictionaries and commentaries I've ever seen. This website offers more than 70 Bibles in over 35 languages, and includes Palm downloads. Website developers will even find HTML Bible downloads -- for your PC or website. If you don't want to download, you may browse the many ONLINE Bibles offered. Another plus is an Antivirus Reference section listing several websites that offer FREE virus protection programs and even free online virus checks. Other offerings are message boards, Bible discussions and daily readings.
Review submitted by
Carol Pinson
"Cutlery"
"I'm having a hard time finding information on the history of the Chef's Knife. If any can help, I would much appreciate it. Thanks and God Bless."
This quote taken from the "General" section of CCF's message boards:
http://www.ChristianChefs.org/forums.html
If you're searching for particular instructions or cooking techniques or maybe have a special need, you can post these on our message boards. If you've done that and are still in need, please e-mail us and let us know so that we may highlight that need in this section of our next newsletter.
"Come to the edge!" God said. "It's dangerous there," I answer. "Come to the edge!" God said. "But I might fall!" "Come to the edge!" God said. So I did. And He pushed me! And I flew!
Robert Schuller
Borrowed with permission from "This Day's Thought"
http://www.thisdaysthought.org
"Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach him to use the Web and he won't bother you for weeks."
Submitted by Carol Pinson
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Ira Krizo, Director
Christian Chefs Fellowship
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