Eating 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…

Navels 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…

Christmas 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…

Sometimes and bad days come our way but we can cope up with it by adding sweetness to our lives. You may feel guilty when you eat cakes, candies, or chocolates and think that you should shy away from them to stay healthy, but they can actually be part of a healthy diet. Keep in mind that for the least harm and to achieve the fullest enjoyment, always eat sweets in moderation. Control the quantity of the sweets you consume and include a tasty pie, cake or chocolate that only contains 100 to 200 calories per serving. According to experts,…

We eat cake for many reasons. It could be because we are celebrating a happy event like a birthday or wedding, or because we have a sweet tooth and cake will always best satisfy our craving. Cakes can also induce production of endorphins that can help lift our sagging spirits. If you want to eat cake but are worried that it might be bad for your diet or that it is not healthy, then you can always make or buy fruit-inspired cakes like Cara Cara Orange Cake and Mango Chantilly. Health Benefits Did you know that when you use fruits…