The Polly Hale Newsletter Sept 1999: Thank you, Father Clement
Who is Father Clement, and why are we thanking him? About a hundred years ago, Father Clement, a French priest living in Algeria, created a delicious hybrid of the tangerine and Seville orange. In his honor, it was named theClementine.
Today, the Clementine is grown primarily in Spain, but it is renowned the world over for its sugary sweetness. Similar to the Tangerine, the Clementine is small and seedless, with a shiny, bright, and easy – to- peel skin.
That makes them a favorite among the kids, who eat them like candy. Big kids appreciate Clementine, too, served with sherbet or used as an ingredient in preserves and marmalades. They’re also delicious on salads, with black olives and rings of mild onion.
Clementine’s, imported exclusively from Spain, are available from Hale Groves from November through March. Supplies are limited, so place your order early.
In the meantime, if you can’t wait until they arrive, order the Clementine’s cousin, locally grown, sweet, juicy, Florida Tangerines. They’re available beginning in mid-October.
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