Penne and Proselytizing
Mar 22nd, 2010 by admin
PENNE AND PROSELYTIZING
Filled with enthusiasm, newcomers to the Rosicrucian Philosophy usually seek like-minded friends from among their relatives and acquaintances, and when their efforts are met with indifference or even contempt, they may try to convert their old buddies from hetero-ray school to heretic-ray school. This never works. Heindel gave a cautionary, “Do not attempt to convince any one against his will or to proselytize…..” – in Letters to Students, under the heading: Unselfish Service to Others.
Amy Dickinson, the advice columnist, commented in a recent letter, that she had posted on her computer: “Unsolicited Advice is Always Self-Serving.”
Along that line, years ago somebody said to yours truly: “You don’t have to pull a chain to get an opinion out of you.”
“Well……!”
The serious introspection that followed and the experiences gained from raising two children strengthened her resolve to never offer an unsolicited opinion — unless her chain was pulled. This resolve weakens now and again.
Imagine her surprise when her daughter-in-law wrote:
Hi,
The boys made a surprising announcement tonight at the dinner table. They both said they want salads from now on for supper. They do not want chicken or beef. Fish, milk and eggs are o.k
This is fine with both Mark and me, except I am going to have to learn how to make meals without meat being the main course. Do you know of any great starter cook books on how to become a vegetarian or a great salad cook book?
Also, how do I make sure they are getting enough protein?
Any help in this area would be appreciated.
True to form and her impetuous lack of restraint, she bombarded her daugher-in-law with recipes, including the one below. It’s a great meal for children and easy for mom, and the asparagus is in season.
PENCILS (PENNE) and ASPARAGUS
Just heat salted water to boiling while you clean and cut fresh asparagus into 1 1/2-inch lengths. When the water boils, toss in some penne macaroni. After the macaroni cooks for a few minutes and is almost tender, add the fresh asparagus. Then, you only need to boil it for a minute or two, because asparagus cooks very quickly. Drain the water, add a little butter, salt and pepper; and serve hot. Spread some peanut butter on multi-grain toast, cut a few tomato wedges, and you have a very quick and nourishing meal.
Tips: To remove the pithy bottom ends from the asparagus, snap them off by bending them. You can save the “green” water that the asparagus was boiled in for soup stock.