Last week I took a look at Psalm 23, and the verse about preparing the table before my enemies was translated to a six course meal in The Message.
I’ve been thinking about that all week. What would a meal that God prepares for us to consume in the face of our enemies look like? Would it be simple fare or a gourmet’s delight? Would it be manna’ish with a poultry chaser or would it be all of my personal favorites? Should I offer to share and somehow turn my enemy into my ally over a repast of heavenly food? So many questions….
Given my strong penchant for making up menus, I decided to give it a go and then try to make up the feast of my imagination next week.
I’m pretty good at imagining- finding or making up the recipes is a little harder task!
Feast in the presence !
Menu
Chilled melon soup with accents of jalapeno and capers
Stuffed dates with cheese and pomegranates
Pickled grapes and olives
Green Salad with tangy ginger dressing
Crusty bread
Entree- Baked tilapia with macadamia and parmesan crust
Singing baked potato wedges
Grilled Summer squash
And something heavenly for dessert. TBA later.
It all sounds good to me.
What do you think? Any suggestions- or recipes to share?
hmm…a feast needs beverages. What would you include to drink?
TO DRINK?
I hadn’t gotten that far. I would have an iced tea of hibiscus and darjheeling mix with honey and lemon.
But then I have no experience with wines or alcohol. Do you have any suggestions?
Mmm, stuffed dates (or figs, even) sounds divine! Not sure about pickled grapes–I can’t really imagine what that flavor would be. Everything else sounds good, though.
Adrienne-
Pickled grapes are heavenly. Pickled as in with vinegar and honey and cinnamon and cloves- not cooked- more like a relish. The contrast in flavor and texture makes your mouth *pop*!