The Big Apple: “Bless the cook who serves love and laughter”

A plaque remaining from the Big Apple Night Club at West 135th Street and Seventh Avenue in Harlem.

Above, a 1934 plaque from the Big Apple Night Club at West 135th Street and Seventh Avenue in Harlem. Discarded as trash in 2006. Now a Popeyes fast food restaurant on Google Maps.

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Above, Big Apple Corner at 54th Street and Broadway in Manhattan. Google Maps.

Above, John J. Fitz Gerald, from the Aug. 15, 1931, Binghamton (NY) Press, pg. 14.

Listen to Robert Emmerich introduce "The Big Apple," a hit song from 1937. Music written by Bob and performed by Tommy Dorsey's Clambake Seven with Bob on piano. Lyrics written by Buddy Bernier and sung by Edythe Wright. Audio provided by Dorothy Emmerich.

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Entry from March 13, 2012

“Bless the cook who serves love and laughter”

"Bless the cook who serves love and laughter” is a traditional-sounding blessing that has been printed on T-shirts and other gift items. The saying, however, has been cited in print from only about 2006.

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Bless The Cook Who Serves Love And Laughter t-shirts and gifts. This funny design makes a great gift for a cook. Please take a look at all our humorous food and cooking products

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WaterPixie
08-24-2006, 09:36 AM
The ones I like that they already have are:
Enjoy life..It’s delicious..
Bless the cook who serves Love and Laughter.

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Amandax
02-03-2007, 02:08 PM
Erm Never trust a skinny cook:cheesy:
This kitchen is seasoned with love
Bless the Cook Who Serves Love and Laughter

Handprints
Thursday, November 15, 2007
Quote Ideas
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KITCHEN / HOME HUMOR
Eat well, laugh often, love much.
Our Kitchen is the Heart of our Home.
Today’s menu has two choices...Take it or Leave it.
Bless the cook who serves Love and Laughter.

Gigi’s Kitchen
Welcome To My Kitchen!
Jul 14, 2008
Hi everyone! Welcome to my kitchen. Let us share recipes, tips and stories about anything and everything that will make our lives as moms and wives easier and more enjoyable.... ‘ika nga bless the cook who serves love and laughter....ENJOY LIFE! It’s DELICIOUS!

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I need a quote about cooking or recipes?
I am making a recipe box for a friend as a gift and I would like to put a quote on it. If anyone has any good ones please share! Oh and keep them down to 2 or 3 sentences. Thanks.
4 years ago

Best Answer - Chosen by Voters
i enjoy cooking with wine....sometimes I even put it in the food.
Life’s uncertain...eat dessert first!
A pinch...dash...spoonful....heap
Meals and memories are made here
Love and cook with wild abandon
Life is too short to drink bad wine
Never trust a skinny cook
The kitchen is the heart of the home
Bless the cook who serves love and laughter

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New York City • Food/Drink • (1) Comments • Tuesday, March 13, 2012 • Permalink