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Once upon a time in the sunny orchards of California, there was a little navel orange named Oliver. Oliver was a plump and sweet orange, living on a vibrant tree with many other orange friends. He loved basking in the warm rays of the sun and soaking in the nourishing rain that fell from the sky.

As the days passed, Oliver began to dream of adventure beyond the orchard. He listened eagerly to the stories the wind carried from the far-off lands, tales of exotic places and exciting journeys. He longed to see the world beyond the confines of his tree.

One day, a curious traveler named Emma came to visit the orchard. She was an enthusiastic explorer who appreciated the beauty of nature and the wonders of fresh fruit. Emma wandered through the rows of orange trees, admiring their luscious fruits.

When she spotted Oliver, she couldn't help but notice his vibrant color and perfect shape. "You're a beautiful navel orange," she said with a smile. "I bet you taste just as wonderful as you look."

Oliver blushed, feeling a little embarrassed by the attention. "Thank you," he replied shyly.

Emma gently plucked Oliver from the branch, and as she took her first bite, her eyes widened with delight. "Oh, you are delicious!" she exclaimed. "You must be the sweetest navel orange in the entire orchard."

As Emma savored each juicy bite, Oliver's heart swelled with joy. He had never felt so appreciated before. In that moment, he knew he wanted to accompany Emma on her adventures.

"Would you like to come with me?" Emma asked, seeing the excitement in Oliver's eyes.

Oliver hesitated for a moment, looking back at his tree and his orange friends. But the call of the unknown was too strong to resist. "Yes," he said with determination. "I would love to see the world beyond the orchard."

And so, Oliver became Emma's traveling companion. They journeyed together, visiting distant lands, meeting new friends, and sharing the sweetness of navel oranges with people from all walks of life. Oliver's zest for adventure and his cheerful spirit brought smiles to those they encountered.

As they continued their travels, Oliver realized that even though he was far from his tree, he carried the essence of the orchard within him. He knew that wherever he went, he would always be a little navel orange, bringing joy and sweetness to those around him.

And so, the story of Oliver, the adventurous navel orange, became known far and wide. And in every land they visited, people would smile at the sight of a bright orange, remembering the tale of the little fruit that dared to explore the world beyond the orchard.





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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