You have probably already heard that Indian River fruit is the best fruit that you can buy. For more than a hundred years people who wanted great tasting citrus fruit have bought oranges, grapefruit and tangerines from the Indian River district of Florida because the citrus fruit produced there has a sweetness and a great taste that other citrus fruit just doesn’t have. In the early 1900s the fruit was shipped by boat to ports around the US to satisfy the demand for Indian River fruit. Now it’s fast and easy to get Indian River fruit delivered to your door,…
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Many doctors’ offices and banks are in the habit of giving lollipops to their young patients and visitors. While some are replacing lollipops with stickers, there are still far too many still engaging in the practice of appeasing children with lollipops when they could be giving the children citrus fruit slices instead. Is it a cost factor? That is likely to be something they consider, but the reality is you can obtain more orange slices for the same amount of money you pay for a bag of lollipops. Certainly if you choose to give each child an entire piece of…
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Since Honeybells are only in season for a short time you should use them when cooking some of your favorite savory dishes as a way to spice up the taste of dishes that you make often. A great way to use Honeybells is to make marinades and sauces that will add a new dimension of flavor to your Christmas ham, wild game, and other wintry dishes that are traditionally served during the time of year when Honeybell tangelos are in season. Making fresh citrus marinades and sauces will make it easy to create delicious dishes that will make your friends…
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If you’ve been searching for just the right finishing touch for your holiday tables Honeybell oranges are exactly what you’ve been looking for. Baskets and arrangements of beautiful and delicious Honeybell fruits will brighten up your table and provide sweet but healthy treats for everyone at the table. Honeybell oranges are festive and beautiful, and the taste can’t be beat. Honeybell oranges are in season towards the end of December through January, which makes them perfect for Christmas dinners and New Year’s Day brunches. Honeybell oranges are famous for their sweetness and fresh taste, and gourmet food fans rave about…
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The delicious goodness that can only come from Florida is their coveted signature navel oranges. Navel oranges are very tasty and they have many health benefits and can be utilized is more ways than one may imagine just for your average piece of fruit. Navel oranges can be eaten just they way they are when you pick them right off the tree. They can also be turned into many recipes as well. Cakes, smoothies, fruit salads and juices can all be created from just a few navel oranges right in your kitchen. For snacks you can slice them up into…
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One really doesn’t need a recipe for sweet Georgia peaches. They are simply delicious and a pleasure to eat right out of hand. However, if you’re looking for a special summer treat, you may want to consider one of these simple recipes: Preparing peaches to use in various recipes is easy. With a sharp knife, score a shallow ‘X’ in the bottom of each peach. Fill a large bowl with ice water and set aside. Drop three to four peaches in a pot of boiling water for 30-60 seconds. Remove and place in ice bath. When peaches are cool enough…
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The orange is the most popular fruit for Americans. It ranks third as a fresh fruit and dominates the juice market. Each year, more than five million gallons of orange juice is sold in the United States. That’s two and half times as much as its closest competitor, apple juice. Why do Americans drink so much OJ? Really, there are three reasons. One, it tastes good. Two, it’s cheap. And three, it’s good for you. In this article we will focus on reason number three. First planted in Florida in 1513, the orange was the first citrus fruit to make…
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If you want to take your cooking to the next level try cooking with Indian River citrus fruits. Professional chefs use fresh citrus fruits everyday in sauces, drinks, desserts, and other dishes. Having flavorful, sweet, tangy and fresh citrus fruit is a requirement in any gourmet kitchen. If you want to cook like the great chefs who use the best ingredients in the world you should be cooking with Indian River citrus fruit. The oranges, grapefruits, and specialty fruits that come from the Indian River district in Florida are prized around the world for their rich flavors and sweet juice.…
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Florida grapefruits are similar in many ways to Florida oranges. Both are packed with Vitamin C, which can help boost your immune system and help your body repair itself after an injury. Both also contain Folate, which your body uses to create new cells. There are many vitamins and minerals that the two fruits have in common but grapefruits have some other significant benefits that oranges do not have. For example, grapefruits can help you lose weight because they contain an antioxidant called Naringin which helps the body block the absorption of carbs. Here are some other fast facts about…
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Indian River citrus fruit is famous around the world for being the tastiest fruit in the world. That’s because the Indian River area has been used exclusively to grow citrus fruit since the early 17th century, when the area was first settled. Captain Douglas Dummitt, who was looking for a place to settle in Florida with his family to set up a farm and a homestead, was captivated by the smell of the orange trees that were already growing in the area when he first sailed into the district. At that time there were no settlers in the Indian River…