The term ‘Georgia Peaches’ calls to mind warm summer days, sweet juicy fruit and special summer treats. But for historians, there’s much more to Georgia peaches than just a sweet taste. Truth is, Georgia peaches have only been commercially grown since the mid 1800s. But to fully understand what a treasure they are, we must first take a look at the origins of the peach. It may be hard to believe, but the peach as we know it today has its origins in ancient China. Numerous manuscripts, some dating back to 1100 BC, have revealed details on the cultivation of…
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Florida oranges make delicious desserts, and cooking with oranges is easier than you might think. Are you ready to treat yourself and your family and friends to some delicious desserts, drinks, and other treats made with sweet, healthy oranges and orange juice? Orange desserts are perfect for the fall and winter when everyone could use a spot of sunshine to remind them of the warmer days ahead. Orange desserts also are great for parties and get togethers where people tend to bring the same tired desserts time after time. If you want some dessert options that don’t include chocolate, or…
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The heat is breaking records all over the country but that doesn’t mean you have to suffer all summer long. Delicious and refreshing grapefruit can help you beat the heat in a lot of fun and tasty ways. Eating plain grapefruit straight from the tree is a classic way to rehydrate yourself and get back the vitamins and minerals that you lose through sweating in the warm weather. Grapefruit is really nature’s sports drink because it is packed with vitamins and minerals and is full of delicious juice that will quickly restore the electrolyte balance in your body without the…
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If you are not a tangerine aficionado, it might be because you have no idea what kind of tangerine you just bought at the store. Tangerines, in one variety or another, are available as early as October and run as long as June. If you are like most people, the first time you spot a tangerine in the market you might buy some just because they are a reminder that the Holidays are not too distant. But that tangerine that you buy in October, while it might look the same, will probably not taste near as good as the one…
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Hale citrus likes it cool and dry. Oranges are best between 35?F and 50?F while Grapefruit prefer 45?F to 50?F. Go ahead and refrigerate and keep just a few pieces in a fruit bowl and enjoy.
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Remember the food pyramid? Most American adults learned about nutrition in schools using the government issued food hierarchy, which showed how much of each food group should be consumed on a daily basis. But times change, and our understandings of how much of a certain kind of food should be consumed regularly has become much more specialized. In fact, many of the standards used to determine recommended daily allowances were originally developed during World War II and have never been updated. Guidelines, Not Rules For Eating Citrus Fruit Every Day In general, the food pyramid recommends everyone eat three to…
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The Polly Hale Newsletter September 1998 You Can Win a Fortune in the $100,000 Sweepstakes! It’s bigger! It’s better! The new, expanded 1998 Fall Hale Indian River Groves Gift Catalog makes this year’s holiday shopping easier than ever. There’s something for everyone on your list in our stunning new 48-page edition, brimming with many exciting new items as well as the traditional favorites our customers look forward to each year. You’ll thoroughly enjoy browsing through our colorful and tempting catalog. After you find that special item for a special someone, simply fill out the handy order form, mail it in,…
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Fruit Facts: Florida Citrus History Even though it is not native to North America, the United States is the world’s third largest producer of citrus fruit. Or should we say that Florida is? No, we don’t mean to demean the other citrus-producing states-California, Texas, and Arizona-but the truth is that they don’t produce all that much. That Sunshine State is responsible for about 80 percent of the U.S. citrus supply, which means that if you excluded the other three states, America would still be number three in production based on Florida’s output alone! Why Florida? Citrus trees can only survive…
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Florida is not the only place in the US where citrus fruit is grown, but there is no fruit grown in the US or anywhere in the world that tastes as good as Florida citrus fruit. Why does Florida citrus fruit have such a unique , refreshing taste? There are many reasons. Some people say that Florida citrus fruit tastes so good because the growers in Florida have perfected the art of growing citrus fruit. They have been growing citrus fruit in Florida since the mid 1500s, when the first citrus trees were planted in Florida by Spanish explorers. Centuries…
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With the gorgeous weather the sunshine state of Florida possess all year round, it is no wonder they are notorious for growing some of the most delicious citrus fruits in the world. Chefs, markets, restaurants and hotels all flock to Florida to purchase their famous navel oranges straight from the source. There is not question that the navel ones coming directly from Florida are sweet, fresh and good for you, but are they really from Florida? The delicious Florida navel oranges are the orange of choice over all the other variations in the entire world, they are also one of…