The exotic, beautifully sweet and seedless hybrid orange commonly called the Clementine has a long–at times even controversial–history. The Early Beginnings of A Rare Citrus Fruit Sometimes good things come from happy accidents. The Clementine orange, a hybrid of the Mandarin and sweet orange varieties, was created more than 100 years ago in the sun-drenched African nation of Algeria. At the time a French colony, the French cleric Clement Rodier bred them in his church garden, first crossing the parent seeds by accident. Today his first name is the basis for its name in the United States. The Clementine orange’s…
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Honeybells are one of the most anticipated treats of the holiday season. People wait all year long to taste the sweet taste of a Honeybell when they come into season in late December. Honeybells are the perfect holiday fruit because they are sweet and delicious, but also healthy. The festive bell shape of the fruit makes everyone think about the holidays. Using Honeybells to stuff stockings, or giving Honeybell gift baskets and boxes is a great way to let your loved ones know how much you care about them. Just like decorated sugar cookies or fruit cake Honeybells are a…
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Navel oranges are not only good to eat, but also the peel makes a colorful and attractive garnish as well. Most people tend to use parsley sprigs to garnish meat and other dishes, but you can use navel orange peeling as well. In order to add some additional color to your dishes, you can use a combination of navel orange peel and parsley. In addition you can use food coloring to dress up the garnishes you use based on the season of the year. For instance, you can use a combination of red, white and blue for Independence Day. While…
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One of the fastest-growing states in America, Florida is famous for three things: theme parks, retirees, and citrus. The first two came to the Sunshine State relatively recently, while the third has been around for more than five centuries. In this brief article, we will tell the fascinating story of Florida citrus and how it helped our 27th state enter the modern era. Early history When Spanish explorers arrived on Florida’s shores during the early 16th century, the territory was inhabited by numerous native American tribes. According to legend, it was Ponce de Leon who planted the first oranges and…
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Temple oranges are one of the most popular seasonal fruits that you can get, but you can only get them for a limited time each year. Temple oranges are in season for just a few weeks in the late winter, which makes them the perfect winter treat. Temple oranges are healthy but also sweet and delicious so that you can enjoy them without feeling guilty or worrying that you might have ruined your diet. People of all ages love Temple oranges, and they are great for kids to snack on because they are medium sized and easy for small hands…
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You can stay trim and eat sweets if you are eating Temple oranges and other citrus fruits. Oranges like Temple oranges are rich and have a sweet and tangy flavor that will satisfy even the strongest sugar cravings but Temple oranges and citrus fruits are low in calories so you won’t put on weight. Even if you are eating two or more Temple oranges and other citrus fruits everyday you won’t gain weight. That’s because Temple oranges, tangerines, navel oranges, and grapefruits are all low in calories and full of nutrients that your body needs. Eating citrus fruit is healthy…
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Fruit lovers are a dedicated lot. When they find a fruit they are fond of they will go to great lengths to get their hands. Few fruits have a more loyal following than the Honeybell Orange. What’s so special about it? To begin with, it is one of the rarest fruits grown in the US. This is not due to a lack of demand. If orchards owners could plant expansive groves of Honeybells they would. The price of the seldom seen tangelo has never been higher, since demand always outpaces supply. Unfortunately, the Honeybell orange is an extremely sensitive fruit.…
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Getting a little tired of oranges are we? Do you feel that if you have one more glass of the “liquid sunshine” called OJ that you’ll have to switch to vodka? Have oranges just become too much work to eat? Do give up on the citrus, just try something that might be a little more to your liking. Buy a bunch of tangerines and see if that doesn’t make a difference. Yes tangerines are kind of cousins of the orange as they descend from the Mandarin but they can be a whole lot better tasting and without question they are…
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If you enjoy the refreshing taste of red grapefruit, you may also know it does a lot more than simply taste great. You may already be aware of the vitamin and mineral content of red grapefruit – how it provides a big shot of Vitamin C, folic acid and potassium – and you may also know about its protective qualities against cancer and heart disease. But did you know that red grapefruit may also help save your bones? If the results of a 2008 study by researchers at Texas A&M University continue to be duplicated and expanded upon, the so-far-limited…
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Have you ever wondered how Honeybells got the name “Honeybell”? The unique name for this unique fruit came from the fruit itself. A Honeybell is a hybrid fruit that was created by a food scientist and citrus fan who tried several different combinations of citrus fruits to create a new and exceptionally delicious fruit that would be tasty and very healthy. After years of trying to cross breed various species of citrus fruits this scientist came upon the hybrid he’d been searching for. By combining a tangerine and a specific grapefruit he created Honeybells. At first no one had ever…