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The term "navel" typically refers to the central, slightly depressed, scar-like structure on the abdomen, often colloquially called the "belly button." It is located at the center of the belly, about midway between the chest and the pelvis. The scientific name for the navel is the "umbilicus."

The navel is a remnant of the umbilical cord that connected a developing fetus to its mother's placenta in the womb. The umbilical cord provided essential nutrients and oxygen to the fetus and removed waste products. After a baby is born, the umbilical cord is clamped and cut, leaving a small stump on the baby's abdomen. In the following days and weeks, this stump dries up and falls off, leaving behind a small scar, which is what we commonly refer to as the navel or belly button.

The appearance of the navel can vary from person to person, depending on factors such as the way the umbilical cord was cut, how the scar healed, and the individual's body shape and size. Some navels are innie-shaped, where the scar is indented into the abdomen, while others are outie-shaped, where the scar protrudes slightly from the belly.

The navel has no physiological function after birth, but it has cultural and symbolic significance in various societies. It is sometimes regarded as a unique and personal feature on an individual's body and can even be considered an erogenous zone for some people.

In addition to its association with the belly button, the term "navel" is also used in botanical terms to refer to the center or core of certain fruits, like navel oranges, where a small secondary fruit develops within the larger one, resembling a navel or belly button.





Featured Recipe:



Fuzzy Navel Cheesecake 

RUST
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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Wednesday, 15 January 2025 11:18:59 UTC