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Remember when you were a child and you played the telephone game? One kid would say something in a person’s ear and they would repeat it going down the line until the last person said out loud what it was and it was always completely opposite of what the initial phrase was. Rumors regarding your health can spread much like that childhood game, and it is a shame that more often than not people believe rumors that simply are not true. There recently was a health rumor regarding grapefruit and other citrus foods that they actually could have the ability…

You’re sitting at the table downing your glass of morning sunshine we call Florida orange juice when the question pops into your head “How do they make this stuff?” Okay that question probably never has popped into your head unless you have an inquisitive five year old in the house who asks. But then he or she could have asked “Why is the sky blue/” just as easily. Just the same it is a kind of interesting story. We take so much for granted and we complain about prices without really understanding how much of anything really works or how…

Thanks to hefty advertising budgets most of the world thinks of Florida as the orange capital of the world. The Florida orange growers and the state of Florida both spend a ton of money extolling the virtues of that perfect fruit that we all associate with vitamin C. Orange juice is pushed the hardest and with good reason. Most of Florida’s oranges are used in juice production and not raw consumer consumption. But the Florida orange has more uses than just that “cup of sunshine” that many of us down in the morning with our breakfast. In fact it turns…

You may think that there isn’t a big difference in the quality of the fruit that you get in your local market and the fruit you can buy online but Indian River citrus fruit is special. Once you taste fresh Indian River oranges, grapefruits or tangerines you will instantly notice how much richer and better fresh Indian River citrus fruit tastes. Fruit that comes from the Indian River district has been famous for being the best tasting fruit you can buy for more than 100 years. If you have never experienced seasonal fresh fruit from the Indian River district in…

When you think of Florida oranges, many varieties of fruit should come to mind. If you can only think of one generic type of orange, then you may not be aware of just how many types of Florida oranges are out there. Fortunately, this article will help you understand that there is more to Florida oranges than just a round, orange-colored piece of citrus. Arguably the most common type of Florida oranges is the navel orange. A navel orange is named this because it appears to have a navel growing out of the top of it. Some felt like this…

Citrus fruit and juices can really enhance the flavor of savory dishes. From meats to casseroles you can use fresh citrus fruit and fresh citrus juice to add a new dimension to the dishes you have always made or you can try some new ones and expand your repertoire of savory main dishes. Using citrus juice instead of water in many dishes can add a nice boost of extra nutrition to the dish. Citrus slices and candied citrus peels also make wonderful garnishes for savory dishes. Here are some tips from expert chefs that will help you create delicious savory…

Florida oranges are healthy and delicious, and they can be used as the basis for many delicious drinks that will be a big hit at parties, girls nights, or other events when you want to make something special and out of the ordinary. Using Florida oranges to make drinks is always a wonderful way to celebrate the holidays, although during the holidays many people like to use premium citrus fruits like Honeybells or Clementines. With Valentines Day quickly approaching you should order some tasty Florida oranges so that you can make some of these exotic drinks for your loved ones…