Breads and Pastries
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Continue ReadingThe United States is the leading country when it comes to grapefruit production and nearly half of the grapefruits being sold world-wide are produced in the U.S. But did you know that this was not always the case? Back in 1823 when grapefruit was first introduced to Florida, people didn’t want anything to do with it. Because of its unappetizing color and overly sour taste, grapefruit did not pass the initial scrutiny of farmers and consumers. Thanks to the Texans who never gave up on grapefruit, a miraculous mutation – and possibly the most popular mutation that happened in the…
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Fresh Grapefruit Cake Recipe
Recipe Type: Breads and PastriesContinue ReadingOnce thought as the forbidden fruit, Grapefruit wasn’t a very popular fruit when it was first introduced to the Americas mostly because of its acrid taste and not so appetizing white color. It was introduced to the market a few times – all unsuccessful – until the Red variety was discovered in 1906. The sweet and less acidic Ruby Red variety was such a success that it got patented in 1929. This variety breathed life into the flagging grapefruit industry. Fun Facts: Grapefruits can help you keep hydrated as it contains 92% water. More bitter than that of oranges, the…
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Continue ReadingThe grapefruit originated as an accidental cross between a pomelo and a sweet orange. The sweet Ruby Red and Pink Grapefruits from Texas have become favorites among this delicious and healthy citrus fruit. This grapefruit yogurt cake is a delicious way to enjoy the zesty, nutritious grapefruit. Health Benefits Helps boost the immune system as it contains high amount of Vitamin C that has antioxidant properties and protects cells from viruses and bacteria. Grapefruit can help in curbing appetite because it contains high amounts of fiber which promotes satiety. The same fiber slows down the time which your stomach empties…
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Continue ReadingSince premium honeybell season is just around the corner I would like to dedicate this post to it entirely. Honeybell got its name from its bell-like shape and honey-sweet flavor. It is usually thought of as an orange but it is actually the result of crossbreed pollination between a Duncan grapefruit and Dancy tangerine. Thanks to its parents, honeybells are prized for their unique and intense sweet, tart flavor and terrifically succulent, juicy flesh. Aside from their awesome taste, honeybells like other citrus fruits are packed with healthy vitamins and minerals that can boost our immune system and help our…
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Continue ReadingCitrus fruits like oranges and grapefruits are known for their nutritional value. But did you know that, aside from eating or juicing the fruits, you can also use the peel and other parts of the fruit? The peels of citrus fruits can be used to make effective cleaning solutions that reduce mold, disinfect, and remove calcium build up. You can also cook the peel and make fresh smelling candles that can create a pleasing home fragrance that lasts for hours. If you need a quick, natural air-freshener for the kitchen, simmer orange peels with a few cinnamon sticks (or a…
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Christmas Stollen
Recipe Type: Breads and PastriesContinue ReadingStollen is a traditional German fruit cake topped with confectioners’ sugar made for the holiday seasons. Its origins can be traced back to the 1400’s in Dresden, Germany, resulting from a baking contest held by the Bishop of Nauruburg. It was originally made strictly with flour, oats, and water because the church heavily banned the use of butter and milk during the Lenten season. This changed when Elector Kurfürst Ernst and his brother Albrecht petitioned the pope to lift the ban on butter and stollen gradually evolved to the buttery, fruity treat it is today. Its traditional shape and size…
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Continue ReadingGrapefruits are a relatively large citrus fruit that comes in different colors and flavors. While white Grapefruits are more bitter, acidic, and possesses a strong flavor, the pink grapefruit variety is gentler in that it is less acrid and not as biting as its white counterpart. Some even say the pink grapefruit varieties are lightly sweet. On the other hand, the red grapefruits are on another level in that they are absolutely sweet, have shorter aftertaste, and a gentle flavor that is appealing to the palate. Bitter or Sweet? Grapefruits are in high demand now, but it wasn’t always the…
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Continue ReadingDid you know that our all-time favorite American classic breakfast and brunch has been around for centuries in the diet of many different cultures? Pancakes exist and are a favorite staple in many countries and believed to have begun before the Stone Age. It was prepared in ancient Greece and Rome where they made it using wheat flour, olive oil, honey and curdled milk. It was so popular that even during the Elizabethan and English Renaissance periods it was mentioned in different books. They flavored their pancakes with rosewater, sherry, apples and spices. In the United States, the use of…
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Continue ReadingWhat is Bundt Cake? The Bundt cake originated from Europe, a German to be exact. It is a Brioche-like cake called Gugelhupf that is a favorite among Jews living in Germany, Poland and Austria. The cake itself does not follow a single recipe; rather it is specifically the design element of the pan used to bake the cake. The aluminum Bundt pan designed by David Dalquist, founder of Nordic Ware. It was created to have alternating, regular ridges at the base, fluted or grooved sides with a central tube that leaves a cylindrical hole at the center of the cake.…