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Most people who purchase clementines at their local supermarket do so to eat them. Their sweet flesh and easy to peel skin make them the perfect afternoon snack, and during the winter months they also provide an affordable way to get a lot of Vitamin C. However, there is much more to Clementine oranges than many people think. In fact, clementines are one of the most versatile fruits on earth. Beyond eating, they have a wide variety of household uses that would impress just about anyone. For example, clementines can remove odors that come from garbage disposals. When cut into…

You’ve heard of the orange in all its varieties (navel, mandarin, Valencia, et cetera) and the different kinds of grapefruit (pink, ruby red, and so on.) You’ve probably also heard about the tangerine and of course traditional citrus fruits like lemons, limes, and others. But what’s a tangelo? The small, simple, but no less healthy fruit the tangelo isn’t new and it’s not fancy. But it’s a surprising bit of succulent fruit fun that’s got its own cool set of advantages. Some might even call it the citrus fruit family’s secret weapon. A Tangelo is a hybrid fruit The sturdy…

Simple punches are great for summer parties, but when you’re making simple punches and drinks it’s important to use high quality ingredients because the quality of the ingredients will impact the taste of the finished drink. Indian River citrus fruit is the ideal choice for summer punches and drinks because it’s rich and flavorful and naturally sweet. Indian River citrus fruit is regarded as the finest citrus fruit available anywhere in the world thanks to the unique growing conditions in Eastern Florida. When you want to make no-fuss punches and drinks for summer parties that taste great naturally you have…

Because Clementine oranges are in season during the winter, the prices for them drop significantly, making them one of the most affordable fruits in the produce aisle. Still, most people reach for other citruses instead, like Navel oranges or Ruby Red grapefruits. This is surprising, because there are literally dozens of ways to use clementines around the house. Besides being a delicious and nutritional snack, Clementine oranges offer a wide variey of household uses. For example, they can keep cats from eating houseplants. If a cat owner takes the peels from the clementines and rubs them on the leaves of…

Citrus fruits can balance out a lot of the heavy chocolate or spice flavors that come with holiday foods and drinks. Making great holiday beverages is just as important as making great holiday food, and wintertime is a great time for hot warming drinks. Whether the warmth comes from spices or alcohol people will expect to have some interesting beverage choices at holiday parties. Great holiday drinks do not have to contain alcohol, although alcohol can add a lot of interesting flavors to holiday drinks. If you want to serve non alcoholic drinks to your friends and family over the…