A definition and TWO recipes

First of all, the etamology (word history/roots/definition) of "nice"; it's from the Latin nescius, meaning "ignorant." I'll try being "kind" or "loving" instead if people don't mind...

Second, two recipes. The first is for good BBQ; simply go to Big Bob Gibson's and either buy a meal or (for those outside Alabama) order some sauces and dry rub. Get the smoker out and make a treat for the family--it can be done in the cold, so don't you fellow Minnesotans wimp out now!

The other recipe is for hot fudge. Take 1 cup heavy whipping cream, 1 cup + 1 tbsp granulated sugar, and three ounces of unsweetened baking chocolate. Mix them and heat them to a boil in a medium saucepan, boiling until the mixture turns noticeably thicker. Remove from heat and add a bit of cinnamon, a shot of espresso or strong coffee, and a teaspoon of vanilla. Return to heat and boil again until you've gotten rid of that yucky water and you have a pure mixture of saturated fat, sugar, and chocolate.

Allow to cool, and spoon over ice cream, preferably a premium brand like Breyer's. Enjoy with friends and family.