Smoke fills the air.

Bleeting is heard in the background. I lay my hand on the head the young bull. I take my knife to the animals neck and slit its throat. I place a bowl at the open wound and collect the animal's blood. Before me is an altar.I take the blood and sprinkle it against altar.

Its a gruesome sight, but it is required. Therefore I must do it.


I take the animal and hang it by its hooves in the air. I take my knife and run it from the carcass's tail to the base of its skull, removing its skin. I then begin removing pieces of the carcass, its legs, tail, torso, and skull. Standing before the altar, I arrange the animal in the way in which Elhoim requires. The organs and fat are cleaned and also placed before the LORD. The fatty aroma feels the air around me.

This is what I must do, this is what the Lord requires...


So I'm sitting here reading Leviticus chapter one and smelling of charcoal from grilling dinner tonight. It such an interesting experience to read about animal sacrifices when you smell charcoal in the air. Its like your senses are transported to that time.

I feel like I gotta read through the entire book before I leave Big Bear.

So I was off today and decided to try a fish and chips recipe I've been working on. Heres the recipe:

Fish And Chips

## 1 Cup Rice flour
1 Cup AP Flour
# 1 tablespoon baking powder
# 3 teaspoons salt, plus more for seasoning
# 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning
# 1 (12-ounce) can Mountain Dew
# 1 large egg, lightly beaten
# 2 (8-ounce) Mahi Mahi fillets cut into strips
# 1/2 cup rice flour, for dredging
# Malt vinegar, for serving

Directions-

Crank the oil temperature up to 375 degrees F. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt and pepper. Combine Mountain Dew and egg
and pour into the flour mixture. Whisk to a smooth batter. Spread the rice flour on a plate. Dredge the fish pieces in the rice flour and then dip them into the batter, letting the excess drip off. Fry for 4-5 minutes or until golden brown.


Chips:

Potatoes
Canola Oil
seasoning (to taste)

Wash and cut potatoes into halves and then cut into 3rds yielding 6 wedges per potato. Cover in oil and season. Cook in a for 20 minutes at 450. turn over and cook on the otherside for another 20 minutes.

You guys really should try this sometime! The mountain dew really gives the fish a nice citrus flavor and makes the batter light and fluffy.

I also tried to make some scotch eggs which were good but not my favorite...


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