What not to eat?

[Guest shiloh357]

I'm not sure if this was covered or is relevant. There is a scripture that Jesus talking to disciples tells them its not what goes into the man that defile him its what comes out.

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Yes, but Jesus was referring to food that had been eaten with unwashed hands. He was not talking about the dietary commandments, here.

In Pharisaical tradition, even kosher food could be made unclean if eaten with unwashed hands. THAT is what Jesus was refuting.

[ayin jade]

One just shut down after many years of service in my community.....could it be they were being investagated and decided to shut-down before **they**were caught?

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The racist comment is not appreciated. It was far out of bounds. In case you do not realize it, God loves ALL people, not just one type.

Galatians 3:28 There cannot be Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is no male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus.

29 And if you are Christ's, then you are Abraham's seed and heirs according to the promise.

Something else to consider:

Matthew 12: 33

[angels4u]

Would like to point out that Im eating vegetarian the last few days. Thank you all soooo much

Maybe your cholesterol will drop!!

[Joe Christian]

So, I guess when porkbellies went bust in the early 80's that ws a sign from God? Brothers, farmers have been raising these animals for years for slaughter. Many were kept alive becuase of it in the Great Depression. Let a man eat what he wants. It's like smoking, if someone wants to smoke, he/she is going to smoke. Will they meet the Lord quicker? Proably. But that's their decision, not yours. By the way, I'd rather eat catfish than bass anytime, and twice on sunday.

[followerofjesus]

I'm not sure if this was covered or is relevant. There is a scripture that Jesus talking to disciples tells them its not what goes into the man that defile him its what comes out.

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Yes, but Jesus was referring to food that had been eaten with unwashed hands. He was not talking about the dietary commandments, here.

In Pharisaical tradition, even kosher food could be made unclean if eaten with unwashed hands. THAT is what Jesus was refuting.

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No, he is saying its not what you eat as much as it is the words you use coming from the heart.

[Guest shiloh357]

I'm not sure if this was covered or is relevant. There is a scripture that Jesus talking to disciples tells them its not what goes into the man that defile him its what comes out.

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Yes, but Jesus was referring to food that had been eaten with unwashed hands. He was not talking about the dietary commandments, here.

In Pharisaical tradition, even kosher food could be made unclean if eaten with unwashed hands. THAT is what Jesus was refuting.

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No, he is saying its not what you eat as much as it is the words you use coming from the heart.

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That is true. However it was the eating with unwashed hands that brought the issue up, and that is the tradition he was addressing, not the dietary commandments found in Scripture.

[Keith]

Armadillo Meat Balls

From "Complete Fish & Game Cookbook" by A.D. Livingston.

[Keith]

French Fried Skunk

2 skunks, skinned and cleaned

1 tablespoon salt

water, to cover

2 cups bear fat or lard

2 egg yolks, beaten

3 cups milk or cream

1 1/2 cups flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons baking pow

1. Clean and wash the skunks, making sure that the scent glands are removed.

2. Cut up into small serving pieces.

3. Put a soup kettle on the stove and add the meat.

4. Cover with cold water and bring to a boil over high heat.

5. Lower the heat and boil until the meat is tender, about 40 minutes.

6. Remove all the scum that rises to the surface.

7. Make a batter by mixing together the egg yolks, milk, flour, salt and baking powder.

8. Mix real good until the batter is about like cake batter.

9. Heat the bear fat or lard in a deep fryer to about 360 degrees.

10. Dip the pieces of skunk in the batter and then fry them in the deep fryer until golden brown.

11. Drain well and serve.

[Keith]

Reb,

Since you enjoyed that recipe so much, I thought I'd supply you with another! LOL

Bar-B-Q'd Armadillo

~ 1 armadillo

~ bacon grease

~ 1 cup butter

~ 1/2 cup ketchup

~ 1/2 cup grated onion

~ 2 tbsp mustard

~ tabasco to taste

OR

use your favorite BBQ sauce

In a sauce pan, combine the butter, ketchup, onion, mustard and tabasco. Heat over low heat until the butter is melted. Stir occasionally.

Rub bacon grease into the armadillo.

Grill over a hot fire for 5 minutes.

Reduce the fire by half.

Baste the meat with the sauce until done. Armadillo is cooked like pork.

Serve and Enjoy!

[Keith]

True, bbq'ing would be pretty common. Here's one last recipe to make up for it...

Mu Shu Armadillo

3/4 lb boneless armadillo tenderloin, trimmed of fat, cut into matchstick-size shreds about 1 1/2 inches long

1 1/2 tb vegetable oil

2 lg eggs, lightly beaten

4 c shredded green cabbage (1/3 small cabbage)

10 dried Chinese black mushrooms, soaked in hot water for 20 minutes, drained, stems removed, caps thinly sliced.

8 scallions, green part only, cut into 1-inch lengths

1/2 c hoisin sauce

8 Mandarin pancakes or flour tortillas, steamed

Marinade

2 1/2 tb reduced-sodium soy sauce

1 1/2 tb rice wine or sake

1 ts sesame oil

Minced Seasonings

6 cl garlic, minced

1 1/2 tb minced fresh ginger

Sauce

3 tablespoons chicken broth

2 tablespoons rice wine or sake

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1/2 teaspoon sugar

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Marinate armadillo: In a medium-sized bowl, combine marinade

ingredients. Add armadillo and toss lightly to coat. Cover with

plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Mix minced seasonings: In a small bowl, combine garlic and ginger; set

aside.

Make sauce: In a small bowl, combine sauce ingredients and blend

well; set aside.

Stir-fry mu shu filling: Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat,

add 1/2 tablespoon of the vegetable oil and heat until very hot. Add

the marinated armadillo and stir-fry until the meat is cooked

through, about 2 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.

Cook down any remaining juices to a glaze and add to the armadillo.

Add another 1/2 tablespoon oil to the wok and heat until very hot.

Add eggs and stir-fry, scrambling them until just dry. Remove and set

aside.

Add the remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil and heat until very hot, add the

reserved minced seasoning and stir-fry until fragrant, 10 to 15

seconds. Add cabbage and mushrooms and stir-fry until tender, about 2

minutes. Pour in the reserved sauce mixture and stir constantly until

thickened, about 1 minute. Return the armadillo and eggs to the pan

and toss until heated through. Stir in scallions. Transfer to a

platter.

To serve, spread some hoisin sauce over a steamed pancake or tortilla,

spoon some of the stir-fried mixture on top, roll up and eat.

MMMMM