Thursday, April 28, 2011

Keep it simple....

I think its a desert thing....
 
"By bread and salt we are united".
Moroccan Proverb
 
Bread signifies all God given provisions,
the abundance in simplicity, the Giver and gift of life in its continuous flow,
first things in the day, essential priorities.

"A traveler on the mystic path
is content with a loaf of bread;
By its light he may be turned
towards the Light of God."
 
Rumi
 
Aish, "life," is an ancient Arabic term for bread;
Accordingly, it is treated with reverence throughout the Muslim world.
Before kneading dough, the baker blesses it with "Bismillah," and again before putting it in the oven. Mistreatment of bread is a sign of disrespect toward the Source of all sustenance.
If a piece of bread is found on the ground, little time will pass before someone picks it up, kisses it, says "Bismillah," and sets it in a safe, clean place.

In most homes bread is served at every meal, and is used to scoop up food; dunk into soup, stew or tea; or roll up with cheese, olives or herbs...

Theres a few reasons I make my own bread.....

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