Week 2

Welcome to
the Lord’s Table

This Week’s Good Shepherd’s Garden Party Menu

Lamb of God Rolls

Sparkling White Grape Juice
Ice Cream Sundae Bar with Easter Candy Toppings
Honey Butter
Fruit Salad

Decorating Ideas

Set the Table

Decorate the Chairs with Streamers

By Jessica at Shower of Roses http://showerofroses.blogspot.com

and Charlotte at Waltzing Matilda http://tiredtwang.blogspot.com

*Please feel free to modify and be creative with these plans to suit your family.
Recipes and Suggestions

8. The Table

Decorating Suggestion: Set the Table!

“When Joseph came home, they brought into the house to him the present which
they had with them, and bowed down to him to the ground. And he inquired
about their welfare, and said, "Is your father well, the old man of whom you
spoke? Is he still alive?" They said, "Your servant our father is well, he is still alive."
And they bowed their heads and made obeisance. And he lifted up his eyes, and
saw his brother Benjamin, his mother's son, and said, "Is this your youngest
brother, of whom you spoke to me? God be gracious to you, my son!" Then
Joseph made haste, for his heart yearned for his brother, and he sought a place
to weep. And he entered his chamber and wept there. Then he washed his face
and came out; and controlling himself he said, "Let food be served." They served
him by himself, and them by themselves, and the Egyptians who ate with him by
themselves, because the Egyptians might not eat bread with the Hebrews, for
that is an abomination to the Egyptians. And they sat before him, the first-born
according to his birthright and the youngest according to his youth; and the men
looked at one another in amazement. Portions were taken to them from Joseph's
table, but Benjamin's portion was five times as much as any of theirs. So they
drank and were merry with him.” Genesis 43: 26-34
9. The Chairs

Decorating Suggestion: Decorate the Chairs with Streamers!

“And the LORD appeared to him by the oaks of Mamre, as he sat at the door of
his tent in the heat of the day. He lifted up his eyes and looked, and behold,
three men stood in front of him. When he saw them, he ran from the tent door to
meet them, and bowed himself to the earth, and said, "My lord, if I have found
favor in your sight, do not pass by your servant. Let a little water be brought,
and wash your feet, and rest yourselves under the tree, while I fetch a morsel of
bread, that you may refresh yourselves, and after that you may pass on -- since
you have come to your servant." So they said, "Do as you have said." And
Abraham hastened into the tent to Sarah, and said, "Make ready quickly three
measures of fine meal, knead it, and make cakes." And Abraham ran to the herd,
and took a calf, tender and good, and gave it to the servant, who hastened to
prepare it. Then he took curds, and milk, and the calf which he had prepared,
and set it before them; and he stood by them under the tree while they ate.”
Genesis 18: 1-8
10. The Bread

Any type of Bread or Rolls would work well for this symbol. We’ve decided
to make the Lamb of God Rolls from Catholic Cuisine. Guest author Lara
says, “This Lamb of God can be made with any suitable (read: yeast)
dough. If you’d rather not make your own dough, frozen bread dough will
work just fine.

Lamb of God Rolls

Ingredients:

Bread Dough
1 raisin
Egg White Glaze
(1 egg white whisked with about 1 T.
cold water)
2 T. sesame seeds
Ribbon & Bell (optional)

Directions:

1. Divide dough into 4 equal portions. Cover three portions and set aside.
2. On a lightly greased surface, roll remaining dough into a 9x6" oval about 1/4"
thick. Cut body of lamb. Transfer to a greased baking sheet (I add a
generous drop of lecithin to my oil and rub onto a cookie sheet) Cover and
set trimmings aside.
3. Roll one portion of dough into a 9x1" rope. Cut off a 5" section for the head.
Cut a scant 1/2" section for tail. Cut remaining rope into two equal portions
for legs. Shape head into oval. Attach to body, overlapping slightly and
pinching to seal. Shape and smooth nose area. Flatten top of head slightly.
Shape tail and attach to body, pinching to seal. Roll each leg section into a 2
1/2" length. Insert under body, pinching to seal.
4. Using most of the remaining dough, make 26 1" balls. Arrange over main part of
body to within 1/4" of outer edge. Make a 1/2" ball and shape into an ear;
attach to head. Make several 1/4" to 1/2" balls from all remaining dough.
Arrange smaller balls atop head and between the larger balls on the body.
Cover and let rise 15-20 minutes. (Dough will continue to rise during baking).
5. Cut a lengthwise line in each leg. Insert raisin for eye. Brush lamb generously
with glaze. Sprinkle half the sesame seeds over 'fleece.'
6. Bake in a preheated 375 F oven for 10 minutes. Quickly brush with glaze; re-cut
legs if needed. Sprinkle body with remaining sesame seeds. Bake 15-20 minutes
longer or until lightly browned and bread sounds hollow when tapped in the
thickest portion (I actually think this makes bread that is too dry and overdone;
I prefer to use a meat thermometer. Bread is done when the center of the
thickest part registers 190 F). About halfway through baking, cover browned
areas with foil if necessary. Remove from oven and let cool 5 minutes before
transferring to a wire rack.
7. Tie ribbon with bell around neck.

“Then Bo'az said to Ruth, "Now, listen, my daughter, do not go to glean in

another field or leave this one, but keep close to my maidens. Let your eyes be
upon the field which they are reaping, and go after them. Have I not charged the
young men not to molest you? And when you are thirsty, go to the vessels and
drink what the young men have drawn." Then she fell on her face, bowing to the
ground, and said to him, "Why have I found favor in your eyes, that you should
take notice of me, when I am a foreigner?" But Bo'az answered her, "All that you
have done for your mother-in-law since the death of your husband has been
fully told me, and how you left your father and mother and your native land and
came to a people that you did not know before. The LORD recompense you for
what you have done, and a full reward be given you by the LORD, the God of
Israel, under whose wings you have come to take refuge!" Then she said, "You
are most gracious to me, my lord, for you have comforted me and spoken kindly
to your maidservant, though I am not one of your maidservants." And at mealtime
Bo'az said to her, "Come here, and eat some bread, and dip your morsel in the
wine." So she sat beside the reapers, and he passed to her parched grain; and
she ate until she was satisfied, and she had some left over.” Ruth 2: 8-14
11. The Wine
The bubbles from the lemon-lime soda cling to the grape "ice cubes",
giving this refreshing beverage lots of sparkle.

Sparkling White Grape Juice

Ingredients:
• 2-1/3 cups white grape juice, chilled
• 4-2/3 cups chilled lemon-lime soda
• Green Grapes
Directions:
In a pitcher, combine grape juice and soda. Pour into chilled glasses.
Thread grapes on skewers; add to each glass. Yield: 7 servings.

Photo Credit: Taste of Home

"Ho, every one who thirsts, come to the waters; and he who has no money, come,
buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. Why do
you spend your money for that which is not bread, and your labor for that which
does not satisfy? Hearken diligently to me, and eat what is good, and delight
yourselves in fatness.” Isaiah 55: 1-2
12. The Milk

Ice Cream Sundae Bar

with Easter Candy Toppings

Ingredients:

• Assorted Ice Creams

• Assorted Easter Candies
• Assorted Fresh Fruits
(Chopped Strawberries,
blueberries, raspberries,
blackberries and/or bananas)
• Chocolate, Caramel and/or
Strawberry Syrup
• Whipped Cream

Photo Credit: Nesquik

Directions:

1. Assemble sundae bar starting with sundae glasses or bowls, followed by

ice cream, fruit, assorted Easter candies, syrups and whipped cream.
Decorate sundae bar with decorations if desired.

2. Allow children to create their own sundaes using their own imagination.

“And the LORD brought us out of Egypt with a mighty hand and an
outstretched arm, with great terror, with signs and wonders; and he brought us
into this place and gave us this land, a land flowing with milk and honey. And
behold, now I bring the first of the fruit of the ground, which thou, O LORD, hast
given me.' And you shall set it down before the LORD your God, and worship
before the LORD your God.” Deuteronomy 26: 8-10
13. The Pot of Honey

We thought that some Honey Butter would represent the “Pot of Honey” very
well and go perfectly with the Lamb of God rolls. To simplify this even further,
you could purchase some pre-made Honey Butter or Creamed Honey.

Honey Butter
Recipe Source: Alton Brown
Photo Credit: Cooking Light

Ingredients:

• 1 pound butter
• 1/4 cups honey
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:

1. Cut the butter into chunks using the dough scraper.

2. Place butter into a bowl and beat on low speed, using a whisk attachment to
loosen the butter. Increase the speed to medium and add the honey,
cinnamon, and vanilla extract and beat until well combined, about 5 to 7
minutes. Remove butter from bowl and spoon onto parchment paper or
plastic wrap. Roll into a log and refrigerate for 2 hours.

“John the baptizer appeared in the wilderness, preaching a baptism of

repentance for the forgiveness of sins. And there went out to him all the country
of Judea, and all the people of Jerusalem; and they were baptized by him in the
river Jordan, confessing their sins. Now John was clothed with camel's hair, and
had a leather girdle around his waist, and ate locusts and wild honey.” Mark 1: 4-6
14. The Fruit

Any type of fruit or your favorite families favorite fruit salad would be
perfect for this menu item. Here is a recipe from Catholic Cuisine for a
Twelve Fruit Salad in honor of the twelve fruits of the Holy Ghost.

Twelve Fruit Salad

This one includes:

Strawberries, Blueberries, Red Grapes, Green Grapes, Kiwi, Pineapple, Mandarin
Oranges, Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Honeydew, Peaches, and Apples

Photo Credit: Shower of Roses

“Awake, O north wind, and come, O south wind! Blow upon my garden; let its
fragrance be wafted abroad. Let my beloved come to his garden, and eat its
choicest fruits.” Song of Solomon 4:16
 Shopping List

Fresh Produce: Baking Supplies:

Green Grapes 1 raisin
Fruit for Ice Cream Toppings – Honey (1/4 cup)
Strawberries, Blueberries,
Raspberries, Blackberries
and/or bananas Frozen Items:
Fruit for Fruit Salad – Frozen Bread Dough (or
Strawberries, Blueberries, Red ingredients to make your own)
Grapes, Green Grapes, Kiwi, Assorted Ice Creams
Pineapple, Mandarin Oranges,
Watermelon, Cantaloupe,
Honeydew, Peaches, Apples, etc. Sweets:
Assorted leftover Easter Candies
Chocolate, Caramel and/or
Dairy & Refrigerated Items: Strawberry Syrup (Ice Cream
Butter (1 pound) Topping)
1 Egg
Whipped Cream
Beverages:
7-up or other lemon-lime soda
White Grape Juice
Spices:
Ground Cinnamon
Vanilla Extract Other:
Sesame Seeds Streamers
Ribbon & Bell (optional)

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