Fruit Pizza Secret Recipe

 

This glaze is FANTASTIC!

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Fruit Pizza Secret Recipe - (Pies & Pastries)

Ingredients:

• 1 package cream cheese ( 8 ounces, softened)
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• Fresh fruits include bananas, blueberries, raspberries, kiwi, grapes, strawberries, peaches, and pineapple.

Directions:

Prepare the Crust and Glaze. Combine the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla. Cream the mixture until it is smooth. Spread it over the cooled crust. Slice your fruits. Starting at the outside of the crust, arrange the fruit into rings using one fruit for each ring. Spoon the cooled glaze over the fruit, covering it completely. Chill it in the refrigerator. Cut the Fruit Pizza into wedges before serving.

Crust:

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup butter or margarine (melted)
• 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons pecan pieces

Directions:

Combine the melted butter, sugar, and flour, mixing well. Stir in the nuts. Pat the dough into a 12-inch pizza pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and cool.

Glaze:

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon orange rind (grated)
• 1 tablespoon Grand Marnier liqueur

Directions:

Combine all the ingredients in a small saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture reaches boiling point and thickens. Let cool.

Thoughts On Fruit Pizza Secret Recipe: (Secret Recipe)

The butter is one of the secrets to this fruit pizza's incredible flavor. Butter is a better choice for taste instead of margarine. If you use browned butter for this recipe it does something special how it hits the tongue. You will receive compliments with this dessert dish.

The grated orange rind gives this Fruit Pizza a great orange flavoring. Real grated orange peel instead of using orange extract flavor also enhances the taste of orange.

Grand Marnier liqueur has a bitter orange aftertaste that is delightful. The browned butter, real grated orange peel, and Grand Marnier liqueur work together in this recipe ingredient trio to make anyone want more. Trust me, you will love it!

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More Information For You:

Fruit Pizza is categorized as a pastry. Many people consider it a healthier option because of the fruit. Fruit Pizza dates back to 500 B.C. in Persia. It was also found in Italy during the 1700s. Visit Kiddle for more interesting facts about the history of Fruit Pizza.

Some Questions For You:

• Have you made fruit pizza before?
• Have you tried making fruit pizza in the past?
• What favorite fruits do you like for fruit pizza?
• Did you read my recipe from yesterday? It is called Peppermint Ice Cream Homemade Recipe. Please share your thoughts about it in the comments below.

My Thoughts For Today:

Employee appreciation.

My employer showed appreciation for all the employees by serving us burgers, brots, and delicious sides. I am always grateful when this happens. The food was very good. The burgers had a great fresh beef flavor. I had tomato, lettuce, cheese, and mayonnaise on my burger. You can see in the picture what I had on my brot. I am a huge mustard fan. Please do not judge me for the amount of mustard I use. Do you love mustard? Does your employer show their appreciation for you with food? Please share your experiences.

Keep on cooking!

-The Recipe Guy

Quote For The Day:

“Cooking is not difficult. Everyone has taste, even if they don’t realize it. Even if you’re not a great chef, there’s nothing to stop you from understanding the difference between what tastes good and what doesn’t.” – Gerard Depardieu

Peppermint Ice Cream Homemade Recipe

Delicious in warm weather!

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Peppermint Ice Cream Homemade Recipe - (Cool Treats)

Ingredients:

• Peppermint candy (27 ounces, cracked into small pieces)
• 2 quarts half & half
• 1-quart heavy whipping cream

Directions:

Soak the peppermint candy pieces overnight in the half & half. The next day, place the mixture in a blender. cover and blend well. Add the heavy whipping cream. Freeze in a 1-gallon ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions. Serve and enjoy!

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Thoughts On Peppermint Ice Cream:

Homemade ice cream is fun to make and the kids can get involved in the making process. When my daughters were growing up I would get out the old hand crank ice cream maker and have them crank the ice cream. They would take turns. They seemed to enjoy it and today they talk about making ice cream when they were little. This recipe does not have sugar in it but if you find it is not sweet enough for you then you can add a little sugar.

More Information For You:

Do you know the history of peppermint? Peppermint is one of the most popular flavors at Christmas time in America but it is also a favorite flavor during the whole year too. You can date peppermint back to 1500 B.C. It was used in many different ways. Peppermint is also healthy for your body. Learn more about the history of peppermint by visiting Cheryl's article called The History of Peppermint: How a Mediterranean Herb Became the Unofficial Flavor of Christmas.

A Few Questions For You:

• Are you a peppermint fan?
• In what ways have you used peppermint for cooking?
• When you hear the word "peppermint" what is the first thing that comes to mind?
• What is your favorite peppermint food?
• Did you see my recipe from yesterday? It is called the Peach-A-Berry Cobbler Recipe. Let me know your thoughts on it in the comment section below.

My Thoughts For Today:

Our new ice cream maker!

This ice cream maker has replaced the old hand-crank maker, which is nice to use. I ordered it from Amazon and got a pretty good deal on it. It is easier than turning the ice cream with my arm. It is convenient to purchase ice cream from the store but when making homemade ice cream you can experiment with different recipes. Chocolate ice cream is always a favorite for me but this peppermint recipe is perfect too. It is starting to get warmer outside and it is lots of fun to operate this ice cream maker for the warm holiday. The fourth of July is coming soon and we always like to make ice cream for dessert.

Do you enjoy homemade ice cream? What is your favorite flavor? Share your ice cream experience with me.

Keep on cooking!

-The Recipe Guy!

Quote For The Day:

"All dreams are within reach. All you have to do is keep moving towards them." — Viola Davis

Peach-A-Berry Cobbler Recipe

 

Cobblericous!

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Peach-A-Berry Cobbler Recipe - (Desserts)

Filling

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 2 cups sweetened peaches (sliced; frozen or fresh)
• 1 cup blueberries (optional)
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions:

Mix cornstarch, brown sugar, and cold water. Add the fruit. Cook and stir until the mixture thickens. Add butter and lemon juice. Pour into a 9x9-inch pan.

Topping

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour (sifted)
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup butter (salt)

Directions:

Sift dry ingredients together. Add milk and butter. Beat until smooth. Pour over the fruit mixture. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons sugar and 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg over batter. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

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Thoughts On Peach-A-Berry Cobbler:

This Peach-A-Berry Cobbler recipe is a great cobbler dessert! As mentioned in the recipe, the blueberries are optional. If you love peaches and blueberries, this cobbler will delight you. I've always enjoyed ice cream with my cobbler; vanilla is my favorite. I'm a coffee lover too, and a good cup of black coffee goes well for me. What do you think?

More Information For You:

To learn the history of cobbler you have to go back to the Colonial days in America. Many cobblers had normal on-hand ingredients. Cobblers were first meat and vegetable and then later evolved into a fruit dessert. Visit TastingTable to learn more about the rich history of cobbler.

Some Questions For You:

• Do you like cobbler?
• What is your favorite type of cobbler?
• Have you made cobber before? Please share your experience with me.
• Did you see my recipe from yesterday? It is called 7-Up Cake With Icing Recipe. Take a look!

My Thoughts For Today:

Help for our puppy.

My youngest daughter has a Beagle and we love her very much. She is such a good dog. We noticed she has not been acting well lately. She wants to go outside to go to the bathroom a lot. I thought she might have a bladder issue so I ordered some cranberry cleanse medicine for dogs. I hope this will help her. I ordered it last night and it should be delivered tomorrow. If you have any experience with this kidney cleanse product please let me know your experience. Keep our Bella in your thoughts.

Keep on cooking!

-The Recipe Guy

Quote For The Day:

"Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll land among the stars." —Norman Vincent Peale, American clergyman

7-up Cake With Icing Recipe

 

Refreshing Lemon Lime Flavor!

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7-up Cake With Icing Recipe - (Cakes)

Cake

Ingredients:

• 1 box yellow cake mix
• 4 eggs
• 1 box vanilla instant pudding
• 3/4 cup vegetable oil
• 10 ounces 7-up

Directions:

Combine the first 4 ingredients, and beat until light and fluffy. Add 7-up and beat well. Bake in a well-greased 13x9-inch pan at 300 degrees for 40 minutes. Remove from oven and immediately pour over the icing.

Icing

Ingredients:

• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 stick margarine
• 1 small can of crushed pineapple
• 1 cup coconut flakes
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

Directions:

Combine all of the above ingredients except the coconut in a saucepan. Cook over low heat stirring constantly until thick. Remove from heat and add coconut. Pour icing over the hot cake.

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Thoughts On 7-up Cake:

This cake has a great lemon-lime flavor and is great cooled in the refrigerator. If you don't like coconut you can leave the coconut flakes out of the icing recipe. This cake is great for gatherings of any size. It is sure to be a hit, especially for the 7-up fans.

More Information For You:

7Up was invented in 1929. The 7Up Cake and other soda cakes become popular in America mostly in the Southern states during the 1940s. You can learn more interesting facts and science about soda cakes in Epicurious's article.

Some Questions For You:

• Do you know what is so special about soda cakes?
• Have you baked a soda cake before?
• What is your favorite flavor of soda for a cake?
• Did you see my recipe from yesterday? It is called the Oriental Skillet Supper Recipe. Take a look and let me know what you think of it!

My Thoughts For Today:

Chocolate Scones!

It was a great Father's Day for me. My oldest daughter made Chocolate Scones for me. She said she would share the recipe with me and I will be glad to share her recipe with you too. They were delicious. My youngest daughter took me for a drive that night and we saw at least 6 deer along the way. I think we saw an opossum too. It is nice to see my daughter driving and I enjoy the ride. She is a great driver. I'm proud to be a dad of daughters. They are such a blessing.

Keep on cooking!

-The Recipe Guy

Quote For The Day:

"Where there's hope, there's life. It fills us with fresh courage and makes us strong again." —Anne Frank in The Diary of a Young Girl

Oriental Skillet Supper Recipe

 

Taste of the East for supper!

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Oriental Skillet Supper Recipe - (Asian Food)

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup green bell pepper (cut into strips)
• 1/3 cup celery (cut into slices)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 pound minute steak or stew meat (cut into 1/4 inch cubes)
• 1/3 cup cold water
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons corn starch
• 1/4 teaspoons salt
• 1 medium tomato (cut into wedges)
• 1 cup cooked rice (hot)

Directions:

In a hot skillet cook quickly the green pepper and celery in oil until tender. Remove vegetables and add meat to hot skillet. Brown quickly. Combine the cold water, soy sauce, cornstarch, and salt, and add to the skillet. Cook and stir until the mixture thickens. Add the green pepper, celery, tomato, and heat thoroughly. Serve over hot rice.

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Thoughts On Oriental Skillet Supper Recipe:

This recipe is perfect for two people. If more is needed you can double the recipe. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired. If you like this recipe a little sweeter, add 1 teaspoon of sugar. The sugar will make this dish taste like it came from an Asian restaurant.

When I eat Asian food I like to have egg rolls and crab rangoons with it. A fortune cookie is nice but that is such an American culture food item. I still enjoy the fortune cookie.

More Information For You:

Fortune cookies are a common food item at Asian restaurants in America. It is common to receive a mint, chocolate, or fortune cookie when you eat Chinese food at a restaurant. Fortune cookies originated in Japan. Learn more interesting facts about the Fortune Cookie by reading HISTORY's article, The Surprising Origins of the Fortune Cookie.

Questions For You:

• Have you tried this Oriental Skillet Supper Recipe or one that is similar?
• What is your favorite Asian meal?
• Do you enjoy fortune cookies?
• Did you read my recipe from yesterday? It is called Orange Balls Recipe and would go well with today's Oriental Skillet.

My Thoughts For Today:

My favorite BBQ!

Excellent pulled pork!

I love barbecue! One of my favorite places to get barbecue is at a local food truck. The food they make is so good and they have good prices. The barbecue is honestly some of the best I have ever tasted. I have written about this business in the past. This food truck serves the Webster County area and the locals are happy about it. The city does not have a barbecue restaurant so KETTLE & QUE fills a demand for great tasting food.

You can Follow or Like KETTLE & QUE's Facebook page so you will never miss a notification when they are open and their location. They are actually a food trailer but I don't know the technical term for it. Any ideas?

I stopped by the food truck this weekend and bought a pulled pork sandwich. My youngest daughter drove me because she likes driving and I had to pick up some things at the Big Box store. She had a turkey sandwich and said it was the best turkey she ever had. That is a big compliment because I can cook a tasty turkey. I picked up a pulled pork sandwich for my wife too. She loved it!

When I cook barbecue I like to cook it in the Instapot and add barbecue sauce when it's dished out. The Instapot makes the process quicker for me.

Keep on cooking!

-The Recipe Guy

Quote For The Day:

"I'm not going to continue knocking that old door that doesn't open for me. I'm going to create my own door and walk through that."
— Ava DuVernay

Orange Balls Recipe - Cool Tangy Sweet

 

Cool off with this sweet treat!

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Orange Balls Recipe - Cool Tangy & Sweet - (Cool Treats)

Ingredients:

1 can frozen orange juice (12 ounces, thawed)

1 box vanilla wafers (1 pound, crushed)

1 cup powdered sugar (2 cups if not sweet enough for you)

1 stick of butter (melted)

1 cup of nuts (chopped)

Coconut Flakes

Directions:

Combine all of the ingredients in a large bowl. When thoroughly mixed make into balls the size of walnuts. Roll the balls into the coconut flakes. Store in the refrigerator to cool.

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Thoughts On Orange Balls Recipe:

This Orange Balls recipe will be a great choice if you enjoy orange treats in warmer weather. It has a sweet and orange tangy flavor with coconut. It has a very fruity, tropical taste. Kids love these Orange Balls. You may have to make more. They can be served with orange slices as a garnish that can be enjoyed too.

More Information For You:

Oranges are loaded with vitamins. They are not natural fruits that grow in nature. Oranges are also not orange. They turn orange as they ripen. Do you know what two words rhyme with Orange? Do you know how many gallons of water it takes to grow a single orange? When purchasing oranges you can tell how sweet it is by looking. Learn more interesting facts about oranges by visiting TASTEMADE.

Questions For You:

• Do you like oranges?
• Have you made orange desserts before?
• What kind of orange recipes have you made? Let me know in the comment section below.
• Did you see my recipe from yesterday? It is called Strawberry Jam Cake Recipe and I asked a question I need help with.

My Thoughts For Today:

Photo Credit: Eric Gillespie on Facebook

Today I am sharing another food meme that is funny and also might make you raise an eyebrow. My big question after a little observation is, what is Goo Gone doing in the refrigerator? Are they keeping the Goo Gone cool for a purpose? Are they hiding it? I have had my work lunch stolen in the past and it's not a good feeling. Do you have a good idea like this meme to keep people from stealing your lunch? I wonder if a single piece of shrimp or a piece of rice would be missed? I figure if someone takes my lunch they may need it more than me. What are your thoughts about this food meme?

Keep on cooking!

Food For Thought: Quote

• “Forever is composed of nows.” — Emily Dickinson

Strawberry Jam Cake Recipe

 

Simply a delight!

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Strawberry Jam Cake Recipe - (Cakes)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup butter
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup strawberry jam

Directions:

Cream the sugar and butter. Add the eggs. Mix it well. Mix in the buttermilk and baking soda. Sift the flour and add alternately with the buttermilk. Add the jam and stir just enough to mix it well. Pour in an oblong pan and bake in a 350° oven until the cake turns loose from the sides. Test the cake with a toothpick.

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Thoughts About Strawberry Jam Cake:

You can use your favorite icing for this Strawberry Jam Cake. If you want to bake a layer cake you can bake two pans of the cake and layer strawberry jam between the layers. For added appeal simply cut fresh strawberries in half and place them on top of the iced cake. Another idea is to layer the top with strawberry jam instead of icing the cake and then place fresh-cut strawberries on top. You are only limited by your imagination.

More Information For You:

The strawberry cake was first published by The Ohio Cultivator in 1845 and then made popular by The Lady's Recipe Book in 1847. Strawberries come from Europe. Strawberries get ripe first in Spring, they are categorized as a type of rose and even come in different colors. Visit Edible to learn more interesting facts about strawberries.

A Few Questions For You:

• What icing do you think goes best with Strawberry Jam Cake?
• Did you know there is a National Pick Strawberries Day? - (May 20th)
• Do you like the recipe I posted yesterday? It is called Easy Hot Fudge Recipe - Old Fashioned. Let me know what you think!

My Thoughts For Today:

I love barbecue pulled pork!

This weekend I am excited to visit a local food truck. The food truck serves the best barbecue I have tasted. I worked with a young friend whose father is the same age as me and has worked in the construction business for most of his life. He is in his middle age now and has always had the dream of owning his own food truck. He loves to cook and enjoys cooking barbecue food.

Some time back he began building his food trailer. It looks great and has a back porch with a barbecue smoker to cook the meats.

My friend told me his father had some issues getting his food trailer approved by the local health department. Apparently, the local food is very strict. Long story short, the food trailer is up to code and my friend's dad is serving the public. I am looking forward to visiting this local food trailer and enjoying a barbecue pulled pork sandwich.

Keep on cooking! - The Recipe Guy

Quote For The Day:

"I can't change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination." —Jimmy Dean

Easy Hot Fudge Recipe - Old Fashioned

 

GOOD - QUICK - EASY!

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Easy Hot Fudge - Old Fashioned Recipe - (Sauces)

Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons cocoa
• 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup milk
• 2 teaspoons butter
• 2 teaspoons vanilla

Directions:

Combine all the ingredients, cook, and stir until it thickens. Remove from heat and serve.

Thoughts On Easy Hot Fudge - Old Fashioned:

You just pulled ice cream out of the freezer to satisfy your craving, and you realized ice cream alone will NOT CUT IT! What to do? You must have a hot fudge on top! This recipe tastes great and much better than the store-bought. You can sprinkle with chopped nuts or candy sprinkles if you want to add even more sugar.

More Information For You:

This is not your Mom's hot fudge! The history of this recipe goes back a little further. Hot fudge is a chocolate sauce that never really sets. Hot fudge comes from England. Read what Kitchen Lane has to say about the history of Hot Fudge.

Some Questions For You:

• Do you like hot fudge as an ice cream topping?
• Have you made your own hot fudge before?
• Do you have a better hot fudge recipe to share?
• Did you see my recipe from yesterday? If you didn't it is called Apple Bread Pudding Recipe.

My Thoughts For Today:

Giant moth!

Ok, I know this is a recipe blog and maybe giant moths have nothing to do with recipes or cooking. I want to share my day with you and I couldn't pass up the opportunity to let you see this picture. I currently work a full-time job outside of my recipe blog. A friend at work told me they found a giant moth and she snapped a picture. I asked her to send me the picture so I could show my teenage daughter. This moth is amazing! I have no idea what kind of moth it is but it is the largest I have seen. Do you know what kind this is?

Keep on cooking!

Quote For The Day:

• “You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose. You're on your own. And you know what you know. And you are the guy who'll decide where to go." — Dr. Seuss

Apple Bread Pudding Recipe

 

Topped with ice cream!

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Apple Bread Pudding Recipe - (Desserts)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 egg (beaten)
• 1/2 cup nuts (chopped)
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 2 cups apples (diced)

Directions:

Cream sugar and shortening. Add flour which has been sifted with baking soda. Add salt, cinnamon, beaten egg and mix well. Then, add nuts, raisins, apples, cinnamon, and beaten egg, and mix well. Then add to the baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes.

Thoughts On Apple Bread Pudding:

This dessert can be topped with your favorite ice cream. It is best fresh out of the oven. I like to sprinkle a little cinnamon on top of the ice cream. If you are a coffee drinker like me, a hot cup of coffee goes well with this Apple Bread Pudding. When I was a teenager I worked at a local family restaurant. It was my first job. The restaurant had a weekly buffet on Sundays. They served bread pudding. It was the first time I tried bread pudding. The owners allowed us to charge any food we ate and they would deduct it from our paycheck at the end of the week. I always had something to eat there and bread pudding was delicious. It was deducted from my paycheck.

More Information For You:

Bread pudding goes back to the 11th century. It also was found in many countries. It was originally made for low-income people in different cultures but today has a better reputation. It is no longer considered a penny-pincher recipe. You can learn more interesting facts about Bread Pudding by visiting Oh Danish Bakery.

A Few Questions For You:

• What is your favorite topping or side for bread pudding?
• Have you baked bread pudding before?
• Would you care to share your recipe with me? I will link back to you.
• What are your thoughts on Apple Bread Pudding? Leave a comment.
• Did you see my recipe from yesterday? It is called Stuffed Bell Pepper Recipe | Classic. Let me know what you think about it.

My Thoughts For Today:

My mother's father.

This is my grandfather. He is my mother's father. He is holding his first great-great-granddaughter. This picture was taken several years ago. Today he is 94 years old. I have many memories of my grandfather. He served in the United States Navy and was in the Korean War. He served on a ship they nicknamed the "Tin Can" and shared many memories with me of his time there. I believe he said the ship was a "Destroyer" ship and is now a retired ship. The ship was named U.S.S. Potter. I love hearing about his time serving in the Navy.

My grandfather likes to make banana bread. I haven't had his banana bread in some time but I always enjoy it. You can see the tattoos on his arm in the picture. It was very taboo in his time for people to have tattoos but it was a common thing to have in the Navy as a memento. He has a Hula girl tattooed on his arm and when I was a child he would show it to me. He would flex his arm muscles and make the Hula girl dance. It always made me laugh.

Keep on cooking!

Quote For The Day:

"In the long run, you make your own luck — good, bad, or indifferent." —Loretta Lynn