Seafood And Oranges We all know the tart taste of lemon seems almost made to go with seafood. But the sweeter flavor of oranges also makes a fantastic addition to any marinade or sauce used for cooking fish or shellfish. The sweet but tart flavor of Pittman and Davis Honeybells lends a welcomed sophistication to this easy, baked shrimp dish. Gather your ingredients, prepare this scrumptious shrimp dish, and watch it disappear. Ingredients 1 Pittman and Davis Honeybell Orange, zested and juiced 1 pound peeled/deveined jumbo shrimp 1/3 cup chopped parsley 2 cloves garlic minced 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter softened…
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Honeybell Orange Cocktail Recipe
Recipe Type: Drinks and CocktailsContinue ReadingIn this flavorful beverage the sweet taste of juicy Pittman and Davis Honeybell orange juice is blended with other fresh fruit to make a refreshing and healthful drink that can be enjoyed with or without alcohol. Get out your juicer and make this tasty treat that is both nutritious and delicious. Ingredients 4 Pittman and Davis Honeybell Oranges, peeled 1 apple, cored/seeded and sliced I carrot, peeled and cut into chunks ½ mango, peeled, pitted, and sliced 2 slices of cored/peeled pineapple (vodka or light rum – optional) Preparation This recipe works best if you use a juice extractor. Prepare…
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Continue ReadingToday people are health conscious and carful of what they eat. Most of us want healthy food on our table that is easy to prepare yet also delicious and appetizing. I guess this is the reason why smoothies and salads are in demand. In many salad and smoothie recipes citrus fruits are usually included. It is because they are tasty, offer diverse and refreshing flavors, and most especially have many health benefits. Take Honeybells for instance. The Honeybell is a seedless, great tasting fruit that boasts of bursting sweet juice only available in the cold month of January. This heavenly…
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Ruby Red Grapefruit Mulled Wine
Recipe Type: Drinks and CocktailsContinue ReadingRuby Red Grapefruit Mulled Wine With the cold nights of winter upon us and Christmas festivities in full swing, nothing beats a spicy, steaming glass of mulled wine to warm your nights and uplift the spirits of your holiday parties. The delicious smell of the mulled wine is enough to make any home feel festive. The traditional holiday treat “Mulled Wine” originated from the Old World and was first recorded in Rome during the second century. As the Romans travelled across Europe, they brought with them their culture and shared it with the rest of the world. Thanks to them…
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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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Grapefruit Mojito Recipe
Recipe Type: Drinks and CocktailsContinue ReadingThe Mojito is one of the oldest known cocktails. Some stories contend that in the late 1500s, Sir Francis Drake having learned of a blend of rum, sugarcane, mint, and lime while in Cuba, prescribed the concoction to his sailing crew to prevent scurvy (he was probably a very popular captain). Today the mojito has evolved into several variations and is considered one of the most beloved and refreshing drinks around the world. This citrusy twist on the original uses succulent Pittman & Davis Ruby Red Grapefruit zest and juice to create a fantastic balance of flavors. Stir up a…
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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 grapefruit (the wonder-fruit) which is known for its powerful health benefits, was initially treated like a pariah among other citrus fruits when introduced to the United States? Grapefruit was first discovered in the 18th century in the Caribbean as the result of an accidental hybrid between pomelo and sweet orange. This is one of the few citrus fruits that did not hail from Asia where most other citrus fruits originated. People did not take an immediate liking to grapefruit since they found it too acidic and bitter for their taste. Decades passed and people still had…