Did you ever wonder how citrus growers develop specific tastes in their fruit? Oranges come in a range of flavors; some are more sweet and juicy, while others are more acidic. It is important to maintain a balance when growing oranges to keep them from getting too acidic or without…
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The gift of food can be a great idea, especially when you just don?t know what to get for someone who has everything. With so many people watching what they eat, however, it can be hard to know what and where to buy the gifts. Fortunately, citrus gifts are a…
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Continue ReadingSometimes finding your favorite citrus fruits at a local grocery store can be challenging. Most grocery stores and produce markets only carry the basic citrus varieties, such as oranges, lemons, limes and grapefruits. However, if you are looking for something unique and less common, such as Florida Honeybells Oranges, you…
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Continue ReadingA Honeybell Orange is a hybrid-citrus that will have your mouth watering from the moment you set your eyes on it. However, this very rare and unique citrus is often difficult to find. Not all local grocery stores or produce markets carry this premium citrus fruit. Making it a bit…
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Florida Honeybell Oranges have a taste that far exceeds that of a regular orange – or any other type of citrus fruit for that matter. Honeybell Oranges from Florida are a hybrid variety of orange that are also sometimes known as the Honeybell Tangelo. Each year, people from all over…
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Even if you don’t have a lot of money to spend on holiday gifts this year you can choose gifts, like Florida gifts, that will make everything brighter and more cheerful for the holiday. This year instead of focusing on spending money try focusing on spending more time with your…
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What is the worst aspect of tangerines? Honestly, the worst aspect would be those lull periods when you do not have access to them! After all, there is nothing more disappointing than looking for a ripe tangerine and finding the cupboard is completely bare. But, what can you do? Well,…
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For years we’ve been told that “an apple a day keeps the doctor away.” That might have more to do with the necessity of having a daily serving of fruits and vegetables then with the particular fruit. Based on many estimates and studies, if you were only to have one…
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For most people sending gifts to their loved ones is a bit of a hassle. But when you send fruit gifts to the people that you love you can send great gifts without having the hassles of shopping, packing, and wrapping gifts. If you love to surprise your friends and…
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If you could have the perfect citrus fruit, how would it taste? How would it smell? What nutrients would you want it to contain? Some people consider the Honeybell tangelo, also sometimes the Minneola tangelo, to be just about the ultimate in citrus fruit. It’s custom-made, too, a special hybrid…