Ruby 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…
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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…
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Continue 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…
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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…
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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…
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Continue 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.…
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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.…
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Continue ReadingDetox is a word in health and beauty circles that revolves around maintaining and attaining ones’ health. It is also one of the fastest routes to losing weight. Remember though that the best approach to curbing and eradicating the toxins from our body is to use small, daily doses of…
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Continue ReadingImage by exfordy via Flickr For many years botanists believed that the first grapefruit crops had been had been cultivated on the island of Barbados. The reason for this was simple–that was where Europeans first encountered the exotic new fruit. The year was 1750 and a Welsh scholar was documenting…
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Grapefruit is an excellent, low-calorie choice for weight watchers and gourmets alike. Calories in grapefruit are low, but flavor and nutrition is high. This subtropical fruit is highly versatile. The fruit and its juice both have several nutrients essential for good health, and the entire fruit is useful in dishes…