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a quiet, culinary holiday

November 27, 2015 wally metts2 Comments

We enjoy preparing good food for others. As it turns out, we enjoy preparing it for ourselves too. Few things elicit gratefulness as much as good food, thoughtfully prepared.

Posted in family, foodTagged donna hay, recipes, rest, splendid table, thanksgiving

the bread of heaven

October 16, 2014October 16, 2014 wally metts2 Comments

Like the Hebrews, who posted pictures of their favorite foods from Egypt on Instagram, we focus on what we want. Our deprivation increases desire.

Posted in faith, food, psalmsTagged bread, contentment, manna, wilderness

the idolatry of food

March 16, 2013 wally mettsLeave a comment

Is modern agribusiness with its abuses of labor, animals, and health a form of idolatry? Perhaps. But pride in our food sources or esthetic can be idolatry too.

Posted in commentary, faith, foodTagged agribusiness, christianity, ethics, fair trade, food, idols, organic food

on table grace

March 7, 2013March 7, 2013 wally metts4 Comments

Even the devout often give thanks with no consideration to the rain, the soil, the farmer, the process, or even the taste. There is no awe of the miracle, especially if it comes in a box.

Posted in celebration, commentary, culture, foodTagged food, foodies, grace, prayer, thanksgiving, Wendell Berry

What would Jesus eat?

March 3, 2013March 3, 2013 wally metts13 Comments

This begins a series on the ethics of food: how to pray over it, think about it and choose it, all without judging your neighbor or violating your conscience.

Posted in celebration, church, commentary, foodTagged Christian, ethics, foodie, Jesus, legalism, localvore, potluck

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