If you’re a gourmet food fanatic, or if you have family members or friends who are, you need to stock up on Temple oranges while they are in season. Beautiful and delicious Temple oranges are in high demand among those who love gourmet food as well as among those who want to eat high quality fruit from independent farmers and citrus growers instead of buying from huge corporations. Temple oranges are a seasonal fruit that is only available during the late winter and only for about four to six weeks. Temple oranges are really hybrids of oranges and tangerines and…
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There are many ways to enjoy delicious Honeybells. Honeybells are one of the most versatile citrus fruits, and one of the most delicious. In fact, many people wait anxiously all year for Honeybell crops to be ready to pick because there is no taste quite like a Honeybell. Tangerines, oranges, grapefruit and other citrus fruits are tasty, but they can’t match the sweetness and refreshing taste that Honeybells have. Because Honeybells produce huge amounts of rich and sweet juice there are dozens of ways you can enjoy a Honeybell besides just eating one, although you can always just a Honeybell…
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Anyone who does any kind of shopping has come into contact with navel oranges, but they may not be aware of the fruit’s origin or why navel oranges are better than ordinary oranges for some purposes. Navel oranges are very special and have a partially formed but undeveloped fruit on the blossom end. On the outside it looks like a human navel thus the reason they are common called navel oranges instead of being called Washington, Riverside or Bahia navel oranges. Navel oranges are usually cultivated in Brazil, California, Arizona and Florida and are the most popular variety of oranges…
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The citrus market is a competitive one. Although the clementine market is restricted to the months of November through March, the Florida fresh Clementine market excels in the United States of America domestic market. This is primarily due to the fact that clementines, once harvested, do not keep for very long periods of time. Therefore, international imports of the same fruit are generally not as fresh, nor do the have the same capability of shelf life as those that are harvest fresh here in the United States and on your local produce market tables or in your local supermarket within…
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While most people tend to think of citrus fruits as those coming from warm climates such as you find in Florida, there are a few varieties that can withstand temperatures as low as 14? Fahrenheit for short periods and still produce quality citrus fruit. However, the best cultivation occurs when the temperature does not go below about 28?. In fact, there is only one citrus fruit that is hardy enough to withstand the colder temperatures: Mandarin oranges. Even tangerines, tangors and yuzu can be grown outside in sub-degree temperatures, but the quality of the fruit will suffer when the temperatures…
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If you or your family and friends are gourmet food fans and love to eat high quality food you should pick up some Indian River citrus fruit for your next gathering or party. Indian River citrus fruit is considered to be the best tasting citrus fruit in the world by both citrus growers and consumers. People who love gourmet food love the deep flavors that can only be found in oranges and grapefruits grown in the Indian River district of Florida. Indian River has been known to be the best place for citrus fruit to grow for nearly a hundred…
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Even if you’re not a gourmet chef you can use delicious Honeybell oranges to create gourmet level treats for the holiday season. Many chefs use Honeybell oranges during the brief time they are in season to make some of their signature dishes, and now you can do the same. You can impress your friends and family with new gourmet dishes while improving your own cooking skills. You can also put a unique spin on some traditional foods by using Honeybell oranges instead of more traditional oranges or grapefruits. So if you’re ready to try some new gourmet Honeybell dishes this…
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Home is a place to be cherished, where memories are made and comfort is sought and should reflect your personal style as well as provide that “just like home” feeling. Finding appropriate d?cor to achieve this look can be expensive and challenging to match your current theme in the home. A great option is to buy fruit baskets to decorate your home as it is affordable, functional and sets the tone for comfort. Decorating your home with candles, potpourri and accent pieces can be costly to transform a few rooms in one house. Fruit baskets can be assembled to suit…
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Honeybell oranges are just coming into season as the winter holidays hit, and they are a tasty addition to any holiday menu. Honeybell oranges are famous for being exceptionally sweet, and for having the most juice of any citrus fruit. Even if you love oranges, tangerines and other citrus fruits you will have to admit that none of them are as sweet or as delicious as Honeybell oranges. Some Honeybell fans wait anxiously all year long for the first Honeybells to come into season. Die hard Honeybell fans order their Honeybell oranges for the upcoming year when they get this…
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Honeybell oranges are very popular oranges because they produce a lot of juice and have a very unique taste that is a little bit and a little bit sour. Honeybells have a distinctive bell shape and have a deep orange and red colored peel. Honeybells are easy to peel and do not have a lot seeds, so they are appropriate for everyone in the family even the small children. The juice from Honeybells is often substituted for other types of orange juice in holiday cocktails and other treats because Honeybell juice has a deeper, richer, slightly more tart juice than…