As civilization began to move west, so did fruitcake. From the coasts of Europe, explorers headed to the west making stops at Caribbean Islands and eventually to the shores of North America. It is highly likely that these early explorers traveled with fruitcake because of its long shelf life and…
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If there was one component of Temple Oranges that most people neglect, it would be the rind. Now some people might be taken aback by such a statement since it infers there may be some use for the orange rinds. After all, what value could the rinds of the orange…
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“Aren’t all oranges the same?” “An orange is an orange.” “There is no difference between a California orange and a Florida orange.” These statements are some common refrains that people make….inaccurately. No, not all oranges and the same. Where they grow and how they grow contribute to several significant differences…
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If you want to lose weight you should try using a diet that has been proven to work like the Grapefruit Diet. Studies have shown that the Grapefruit Diet really does help you lose up to ten pounds in two weeks. For decades, ever since the 1930s, women and men…
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Fruit juices haven’t always been popular in America. For the first century of its existence, from about 1840 to 1940, the fruit industry focused almost exclusively on fresh fruits. Oranges, grapefruits, lemons, and limes were shipped from the citrus-producing states to supermarkets across the nation. Then came World War II.…
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If you want to know what the best way is to keep kids from getting sick, just ask their mothers. Moms have known for a long time that Florida oranges everyday are the best way to keep kids healthy, especially once school starts. Kids share everything, including germs, with their…
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Ruby Red Grapefruit season ends this week! Get them while you can. They are worth it! Our winter was short and spring has quickly turned to summer as temperatures reach 90+ degrees this week in our area. That means we have to pick our premium Ruby Red Grapefruit a few…
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Sweet Honeybell tangelos are the perfect healthy and convenient snack. If you know that you should be eating healthier but keep choosing unhealthy chips, candy, or high calorie coffee drinks as snacks it is time to make the switch to choosing healthy citrus fruit instead. Honeybell tangelos are a hybrid…
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Temple oranges and other citrus fruits keep you healthy by super charging your immune system and making it easier for your body to naturally fight off the colds and viruses that cause you to get sick. But you can also use Temple oranges, tangerines, grapefruit and other citrus fruits more…
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Fruit baskets make great decorations and great snacks for birthday parties. Whenever you have a birthday party there is sure to be someone who can’t eat cake, doesn’t like cake, or is trying to watch their diet and would prefer a healthier alternative to cake as well as traditional birthday…