Since 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 It was originally made strictly with flour, oats, and water because the church heavily banned the use of butter and milk during the Lenten season.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…
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Classic Negroni Cocktail Recipe
Recipe Type: Desserts and SweetsContinue ReadingIf you are looking for a drink that perfectly interprets balance and simplicity then the classic Negroni cocktail is a must! It is simple to make, easy to drink, and a great adult beverage for any occasion. The unique flavor, slight bitterness, and refreshing quality make the classic Negroni drink well suited to a wide range of tastes. It is an appropriate drink for afternoon, night, or any setting from casual to elegant. What makes the Negroni exquisite is the orange twist used to finish the rim of the glass. This addition adds an aromatic element that softens the astringent…
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Grapefruit Chicken Recipe
Recipe Type: Meats and Main CoursesContinue ReadingWhen first cultivated in the United States in 1823, grapefruit was less than popular because of the acidic nature of the fruit and its bitter flavor. At the time, other citrus fruits like oranges and mandarins, with their sweet flavors and lower levels of acidity, were far more sought after. It was only upon the discovery of the much sweeter pink grapefruit that people started taking a liking to the fruit. All thanks to the hard working – and persistent – Texans who, even after the entire nation had shunned the tangy grapefruit, still doggedly planted the tree. Now we…
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Continue ReadingPear is an Old World fruit with an obscure origin. Some believe it originated from China, in the foothills of the Tian Shan Mountains, while others claim that it was from Western Europe or North Africa. What we can say for sure is that this crunchy, delicious and juicy fruit is native to coastal and mildly temperate parts of the Old World and that it has been cultivated for more than 3000 years. Pear trees were first planted in North America in 1630 by English Puritan John Endicott, the first governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, who was tasked to…
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Continue ReadingGrapefruit is a natural hybrid between a pomelo and sweet orange and was named thus due to the way the fruits develop – in clusters, like grapes. When grapefruits first arrived in the United States in 1823, it did not gain popularity due to its seedy nature and acrid taste. It actually took more than 40 years of planting, experimenting and patience before people started to have a liking to the fruit. The change of heart of many is all because of the sweet, red-fleshed grapefruit that grew as a bud sport on a limb of a pink grapefruit tree…