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Counsels on Diet and Foods
129. Those who entertain visitors, should have wholesome, nutri-
tious food, from fruits, grains, and vegetables, prepared in a simple,
tasteful manner. Such cooking will require but little extra labor or ex-
pense, and, partaken of in moderate quantities, will not injure any one.
[89]
If worldlings choose to sacrifice time, money, and health, to gratify
the appetite, let them do so, and pay the penalty of the violation of the
laws of health; but Christians should take their position in regard to
these things, and exert their influence in the right direction. They can
do much in reforming these fashionable, health and soul destroying
customs.—How to Live 1:55, 56, 1865.
[
Example of Christians at Their Table a Help to Those Weak in
Self-control—354
]
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Elaborate Feasts a Burden and an Injury—214
]
[
Effect of Elaborate Entertaining upon One’s Own Children and
Family—348
]
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Sin of Spare Diet for Family, and Excess for Visitors—284
]
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A Simple Diet Best for Children—349, 356, 357, 360, 365
]
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Simplicity in Preparation of Health Foods—399, 400, 401, 402,
403, 404, 405, 407, 410
]
Ready for the Unexpected Guest
130. Some householders stint the family table in order to provide
expensive entertainment for visitors. This is unwise. In the entertain-
ment of guests there should be greater simplicity. Let the needs of the
family have first attention.
Unwise economy and artificial customs often prevent the exercise
of hospitality where it is needed and would be a blessing. The regular
supply of food for our tables should be such that the unexpected guest
can be made welcome without burdening the housewife to make extra
preparation.—
The Ministry of Healing, 322, 1905
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E. G. White’s practice—no extra cooking for visitors—Appendix
1:8
]
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Simple food served in the White home—Appendix 1:1, 13, 14,
15
]
[
The Menu to Be Varied from Meal to Meal and Prepared with
Nicety—320
]