Do you get the wintertime blues? Millions of Americans say they feel depressed during the bleak and cold months of December, January and February. The freezing temperatures, monochromatic landscapes, and sense of isolation that comes from spending too much time indoors all take a psychic toll. Many Americans seek relief from this seasonal depression by attempting to get in shape, to exercise their blues away and to get a new clarity through the satisfaction of eating right and living better. When spring comes, they’re in a better shape to enjoy the warmer temperatures and blooming, resurgent environment around them. Honeybells…
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When it comes time for a party there is always a problem deciding what kinds of drinks to serve. One of the most obvious choices is by far the unhealthiest: soft drinks. The next time you have a party instead of investing a great deal of money into drinks that are unhealthy and full of empty calories, take some time to invest in citrus drinks. You can serve freshly squeezed orange juice or lemonade without all of the added sugar you find in commercial varieties. If you’re looking for some variety in your citrus fruit drinks, you can mix them…
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This year add a healthy and colorful twist to Easter baskets by packing them with some Temple oranges. Temple oranges have a beautiful rich deep orange color and the kind of sweet taste that your family and friends will love. Temple oranges, like grapefruit and other citrus fruits, are healthy and packed with the vitamins and minerals that the body needs to stay healthy. That’s why adding a few Temple oranges to all of your Easter baskets this year is highly recommended by medical professionals. Adding citrus fruit to Easter baskets makes it easier for your kids, friends, and family…
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If you’re holding a wedding reception, dinner party, Valentine’s Day party or other event this winter using honey tangerines to make cocktails is a great way to set your event apart from the rest. Honey tangerines are known for their super sweet juice and beautiful reddish orange color. Using the extra sweet and refreshing tangerine juice in cocktails can breathe new life into classic concoctions and help you make up your own signature cocktail. Experimenting with different types of citrus juices in cocktails is a fun way to play with the taste of well known drinks or just make up…
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There’s a reason many people move to Florida and it isn’t just the sunshine (although that’s great). It’s really so they can grow their own official Florida oranges! Sure you can buy Florida oranges practically anywhere but nothing can beat strolling out to your backyard and picking a handful of fresh oranges for breakfast. Practically everybody in Florida has an orange tree in their backyard for that very purpose. Although it might seem like a daunting task, growing a Florida orange tree isn’t all that difficult when you consider how study those trees actually are. Seed vs. Sapling As with…
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“Mom, why did you and dad name me Clementine, I mean, really? You named me after a fruit? That is beyond cruel, did you not think about the torture I would have to go through with this name? I want to change my name!” Her mother left the room and returned with a photo album. Flipping through each page, her mother began: “You see Clementine, your father and I actually met in a clementine orchard during harvest season in Florida in the 1970s. So each major event in our lives together happened to have clementines involved in it at a…
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If you live in a part of the country that doesn’t have a hard frost in the winter, and you have a backyard, and about four years worth of patience, and you always wanted your own tangerine tree, here’s how to do it. For best results don’t try to grow one from a tangerine seed you spat out. Break down and get one that is already halfway established from a reputable nursery. If you just have to start with a seed, just read these directions and think smaller. When you get the tree from the nursery you’re going to want…
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Jimmy was next on the school roster to bring in a parent or family member to his class to speak about what they do for a living. He did not think that being a stock broker like his father or working in a clothing store like his mother was very interesting. In fact he did not even know what a stock broker was and did not think his friends and fellow classmates would want to know either. He spent weeks worrying about who he would invite. Then on the Sunday afternoon before his turn, his grandfather came to the house…
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Honeybells, or the Honeybell orange, is a special, much in demand citrus fruit that is only available in January and February. A tangerine-grapefruit hybrid also known as a tangelo, or Minneola tangelo, the Honeybell orange has a deep orange color, smooth to pebbly skin with a dome or crown at its blossom end and very few seeds inside. Although a snap to peel and eat, the Honeybell orange is known for being so sweet and juicy you might actually need a bib and lots of napkins to eat it without too much mess. Some people even advise eating it over…
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Honeybells are one of the most popular types of citrus fruits. Everyone loves the sweet and tangy taste of these unique fruits, but you can only get Honeybells for a short time each winter. Because they are only in season for a few short weeks there is always a waiting list of people who want to buy some of these gourmet citrus fruits. You can avoid getting stuck on the waiting list by ordering your Honeybells early in the year. When you order ahead of time your order will be shipped out as soon as the fruit is picked, or…