A lot of people complain that movies aren’t as good as they used to be. There’s a lot of truth in that feeling. Many of the most modern films lack the glamour, polish, romance and sweeping scope of the classic films of yesteryear. What the modern cinema needs more of right now is fresh citrus fruit, like the kind found in fresh citrus fruit baskets and assorted fruit gift baskets. If more movies focused more on fresh citrus fruit, or if more movies included fresh citrus fruit in their story lines and plots, then the films as a whole would…
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Florida has been a world leader in the growing of oranges since the first commercial farms were established there in the 1840s. At present, the state is responsible for over seventy percent of US orange production. About ninety-five percent of these oranges are processed into orange juice. Why so much? Allow us a moment to explain. Because of the warmer, wetter climate, Florida oranges are typically 25 percent heavier (juicier) than oranges grown in other states. They also have thinner skins, which means that they bruise more easily. As you might expect, this bruising does not make for good eating,…
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5 Things You Probably Didn’t Know about Tangerines One of the most popular hand fruits on Earth, the tangerine is also one of the most enigmatic snacks around. Did you know, for instance, that they were named after Tangier, a port city in Northern Morocco, even though they did come from there? Tangerines were first cultivated in China several thousand years ago; at least that’s what the experts believe. They are a close relative of the mandarin orange and may be a variety or a subspecies of Citrus reticulata. What else don’t you know about them? 1. Number of varieties…
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The Florida citrus industry is enormous. It employs nearly one hundred thousand workers and generates over 9 billion dollars per annum. At the heart of this industry is the orange. More than just the official state fruit, the orange is one of the nation’s largest agricultural crops. Seventy percent of them come from the Sunshine State. People have been growing oranges in Florida since the late 15th or early 16th century. Depending upon whom you ask, orange seeds were brought to the New World by either Christopher Columbus or Ponce de Leon. The first trees were first planted near St.…
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According to industry insiders, production and demand for citrus fruit has been steadily rising since the 1980s. A report released by the United Nations concluded that the growth of the international citrus market is due mostly to improvements in cultivation, transportation and packaging as well as increased consumer demand for healthy foods. Of the 105 million tons that are produced each year, more than half of them are oranges. Why is the orange so popular? There are a number of obvious reasons. But to truly understand them, we must look at the most prolific orange producers. Because it is a…
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There is no direct answer as to where the fruit basket evolved from and why. In recent history, the offering a fruit baskets for religious purposes is inscribed in all of today’s main religions. For example the festival of Shavu’Ot, or the First Fruits, which was a way of celebrating the harvest period with folk music, costumes and endless food. Kwanzaa is also an ancient African harvest festival held in December. A harvest festival can be found in just about any religion. In other parts of the world, fruit baskets were a way of paying taxes in the feudal system.…
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This year add a little sparkle to your usual New Year’s Eve party by adding Honeybells to your decorations, drinks, and snacks. Delicious and rare Honeybells are a special treat that your guests will love. Honeybells are only available once a year, during the few weeks between Christmas and the end of January. Honeybells are famous for being super sweet, and for having huge amounts of juice. Honeybells are a hybrid fruit that was created by cross breeding a tangerine and a grapefruit, and they have the bright colors and sweetness of a tangerine with a nice burst of flavor…
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Citrus fruit has been grown by different civilizations throughout history and around the world. In many cultures citrus fruits were prized for their sweet taste and health benefits. In some cultures only the very wealthy could afford to eat citrus fruit. Because so many different civilizations grew citrus fruits many different varieties of fruit evolved over the centuries. Of all the modern citrus fruits, one has a uniquely American heritage. Like a second-generation citizen born of immigrant parents, the Honeybell tangelo began and rose to fame right here in the United States. It’s a distinctly American fruit that demonstrates both…
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Vidalia onions are a unique species of onion that is grown only in Toombs County, GA and several other counties in southern Georgia. Vidalia onions are used in many different types of dishes including fried onion rings. What makes these onions different from other types of onions is the lighter and almost sweet taste of the onions. Most types of onions are hot, sharp and pungent. Vidalia onions are mild and sweet. That makes them ideal for cooking because many people who cannot tolerate other types of onions can eat Vidalia onions. These onions provide great flavor without overpowering other…
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Many people have developed the habit of adding a fruit bowl to the center of their dining room or living room table. This is a welcome change from candy, nuts and other high calorie foods. While nuts in themselves are not unhealthy, when they sit in front of guests in your home, they can become rather tempting and eaten in abundance can kill any diet. Placing fruit bowls in the vicinity of guests and on your tables can encourage guests and family members to consume healthier snacks. While even eating too much fruit can be bad for you because of…