Grapefruits are healthful and delicious fruits you can snack on any day at any given time. They are filled with vitamins and minerals essential for keeping the body healthy and free from sickness. They are also flavorful and may be eaten alone or added as an ingredient to baked desserts or mouth-watering dishes. Grapefruits may also be used to make refreshing smoothies and delightful cocktail drinks. They can add tang, flavor, and color to your tasty concoctions. If you ever find yourself in need of an unforgettable cocktail to serve to friends or guests you want to impress, consider making…
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Cinnamon-Orange Pinwheels
Recipe Type: Desserts and SweetsContinue ReadingCinnamon and oranges are as old the remote antiquity and both are considered a gift fit for the royalty. Cinnamon is an aromatic spice used mainly as a condiment and flavoring additive to numerous cuisines, decadent desserts, teas, and savory dishes. It originated in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Myanmar. Oranges, on the other hand, are native to Southeast Asia, mainly China and Northeastern India. They are popular for their sweet taste, refreshing flavor, and juicy pulp. Oranges can be eaten fresh, juiced, or used to make marmalade, sauces, beverages, and other dishes. Facts In ancient times Cinnamon was quite expensive…
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Continue ReadingThe term “Detox” can have a bad reputation where some of us immediately think of making and drinking some weird concoction, feeling hungry all the time, constantly going to the bathroom, or simply depriving ourselves of eating tasty food and drinks. However, when we use a properly designed “Detox” that takes out the bad things and puts in good stuff by cleansing and nourishing the body from inside out, then we not only eliminate the bad toxins but we also get rid of unwanted pounds while eating delicious treats. On top of that, we feel energized, free from joint pain,…
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Continue ReadingTex-Mex cuisine is a fusion of Mexican food with a twist of American Texas flavors. This cuisine came about as a result of American settlers moving into Texas and embracing the Mexican culture then adding their own “American” signature to Mexican food. The most notable difference between Tex-Mex and Mexican cuisine is the ingredients used when making dishes. For example, Tex-Mex uses yellow cheese like cheddar, while authentic Mexican food only uses white cheese. It is also obvious with the spices used in prepped dishes. Tex-Mex uses cumin but Mexican dishes use chili, pepper, oregano, epazote, cilantro, and cacao. However,…
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Grilled Halibut with Cara Cara Navel Orange and Walnut Romesco Recipe
Recipe Type: Meats and Main CoursesContinue ReadingConsidered to be one of the country’s favorite fish, Halibut is a staple dish along the Northwest seaboard. Its’ white, firm meat offers a fresh delicious taste with a gentle flavor that makes it perfect for frying and grilling. Unlike other fish, Halibut has a mild, sweet-tasting flesh that pairs well with seasoning like pesto, basil, and citruses like Cara Cara Navel Orange and lemon juice. Halibut with Citrus Halibut is a healthy food that contains numerous nutrients that are good for the body, especially the heart. It contains omega-3, niacin, magnesium, phosphorus, and vitamin B complex that are well…
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Honeybell Cake Recipe
Recipe Type: Desserts and SweetsContinue ReadingThe Honeybell is an absolutely delightful bell-shaped fruit that bursts with rich flavor and honey-sweet juice. It is a hybrid between the tangy Duncan Grapefruit and the sweet Dancy Tangerine. This wonderful fruit is a result of experiments done on fruit hybridization in a research facility in Florida and was first released to the farmers for cultivation in 1931. It was an instant hit for citrus lovers who couldn’t seem to get enough of its juicy flavor. The Honeybell is a real gem and is worth its weight in gold because of its size, flavor, and juiciness. The problem with…
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Continue ReadingEating cake is one of the many pleasures in life. What is not to like? With the many stressors we encounter every day and the myriad of things in life out of reach for us, a fluffy and decadent cake can give us happiness and hope that some good things in life are always going to be within our reach. Cakes are like happy pills that should be taken in moderation for health reasons. Moreover, having fruits in your cake is much better since fruits are not just tasty but they are also nutritious and naturally sweet so you can…
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Continue ReadingEaster is a celebration that comes with many traditions. The tradition includes colorful Easter eggs, the Easter Bunny, chocolates, and festivities where we get to invite friends over for a dinner party. If you want to add color to your party, try preparing and serving the Lavender and Bruleed Grapefruit Greyhound cocktail. What makes this cocktail great for parties is that it is so pretty, it tastes heavenly, plus it is easy to make. What’s more, it goes well with many dishes and it only uses 2 ingredients – lavender-infused vodka and freshly squeezed Ruby Red Grapefruit juice. No one…
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Navel Orange Shortcake Recipe
Recipe Type: Desserts and SweetsContinue ReadingNavels are sweet winter oranges that will soon be out of season. Before they go out of stock you should buy as much as you can and try different recipes to keep you satisfied until they next become available. A great, must-try recipe is the Navel Orange Shortcake. Navel Orange Fun Facts Navels are winter oranges that are available from December through March. They are in peak season in January and February. The flowers from which the fruits develop are not pollinated causing the fruits to be seedless Since the fruits of the Navel Orange trees are seedless the only…
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Navel Orange Shortcake Recipe
Recipe Type: Desserts and SweetsContinue ReadingChristmas and the winter season is fast approaching and with that time of year comes the sweet winter citrus fruits, like sweet Navel oranges. I personally love this variety – navel oranges are sweet, juicy, seedless and easy to peel, what more can you ask for? Short History Most orange varieties are hybrids or genetically mutated, some created by scientists and others the result of Mother Nature’s playfulness. In the Navel Orange’s case it was all Mother Nature’s work. Navel Orange originated as a mutation of a Laranja Selecta Orange found in the 1820s in Brazil. The variety produces an…