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Once upon a time, in a sun-kissed orchard nestled on the outskirts of a quaint village, there lived a remarkable navel orange named Oliver. Unlike his fellow oranges, Oliver had an enchanting secret—a small, perfect, and round second "navel" on his opposite end.

Oliver was a humble fruit, content to bask in the golden warmth of the orchard and share his stories with the other fruits. Each day, as the sun painted the sky with its vibrant hues, he regaled his friends with tales of distant lands, faraway adventures, and the wonders of the orchard that he had come to love so dearly.

Among Oliver's dearest friends was Rosie, a plump and cheerful apple, and Benny, a mischievous little pear. They adored Oliver's stories and admired his unique navel. But one summer, as the days grew hotter and the orchard's bounty ripened, a shadow fell upon the idyllic grove.

The orchard's owner, Mr. Grimsby, decided to hold a grand harvest festival. He envisioned a prize for the most extraordinary fruit, promising fame and admiration to the winner. The announcement sent ripples of excitement and anxiety through the orchard, for every fruit wished to be the chosen one.

Oliver, with his dual navels, was naturally considered a strong contender, and whispers of his unique feature spread like wildfire. As the festival date drew near, the other fruits grew envious and jealous, fearing that Oliver would claim the prize.

Rosie and Benny, who had always cherished their friend's stories and companionship, were troubled by the growing discord. They decided to visit Oliver one evening, seeking to ease his worries.

Oliver was sitting beneath a fragrant orange tree when Rosie and Benny arrived. His leaves rustled gently in the evening breeze, and his dual navels glistened in the fading sunlight.

"Oliver," Rosie said, "we are concerned about the festival. It has changed our beloved orchard, and the harmony we once shared is threatened by jealousy and rivalry."

Benny nodded in agreement. "We don't want you to be hurt, Oliver. Your stories have brought us so much joy."

Oliver smiled warmly at his friends, touched by their words. "Dear Rosie and Benny, I treasure your friendship above all else. I do not seek the prize, for the true treasure lies in our bond and the beauty of our orchard."

The night before the festival, Oliver shared one last story with his friends, a tale of unity and kindness. His words resonated deep within Rosie and Benny's hearts, and together, they decided to bring the orchard back to harmony.

At the festival, Rosie and Benny presented Oliver's tale to the crowd, emphasizing the importance of friendship and the beauty of the orchard's diversity. The message touched the hearts of all who listened, and a sense of unity returned to the orchard.

Oliver, with his dual navels, was no longer the center of envy but a symbol of the orchard's unique and harmonious spirit. The fruits realized that they were all extraordinary in their own way, and the prize for the most remarkable fruit was awarded to the orchard as a whole.

From that day forward, the orchard flourished not only with its bountiful fruits but also with the warmth of friendship and the wisdom of Oliver's stories, reminding all that the true treasure in life was the love and camaraderie they shared.





Featured Recipe:



Fuzzy Navel Cheesecake 

CRUST
3/4 cup flour
1/4 cup butter or margarine -- softened
3 tbs sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 large eggs

FILLING
3 pkg cream cheese -- (8 oz) softened
1/2 cup frozen orange juice concentrate -- thawed
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup peach schnapps
5 tsp cornstarch
2 tsp lemon juice
3 large eggs
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

GLAZE
2/3 cup orange marmalade
3 tbs frozen orange juice concentrate -- thawed
1 1/2 tbs peach schnapps
1 1/2 tbs cornstarch
2 tsp lemon juice

COOKIE CRUST: In medium bowl, stir together flour and sugar. Add egg,      
butter and vanilla. Beat with electric mixer until well combined. With     
greased fingers press dough evenly onto bottom of greased 9" springform    
pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes or til lightly browned. Remove  
from oven and set aside. (Can also use 8-oz. package refrigerated sugar    
cookie dough.)                                                             
                                                                           
FILLING: In large bowl combine first 4 ingredients. Beat with electric     
mixer until smooth. Add eggs and yolk, one at a time, beating well after   
each addition. Beat in orange juice, schnapps, lemon juice and vanilla.    
Pour mixture over the crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Lower     
temperature to 200 degrees and bake for an additional hour and 10 minutes, 
or until center no longer looks shiny or wet. Remove cake from oven and run
 a knife around the edge of pan.                                           
Chill, uncovered, overnight.                                               
                                                                           
GLAZE: In small saucepan, combine all ingredients. Cook and stir until     
thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir 2 minutes more. Pour over cheesecake.  
Chill until serving time. Makes 12-18 servings.       











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