Many recipes call for the juice of navel oranges, grapefruit and other citrus fruits but even more call for the zest of the fruit. Do you know how to zest a citrus fruit? Not getting the zest right can result in a very bitter taste that can ruin a dish.…
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The tangerine is one of the tastiest, most nutritional and convenient citrus fruit. It is a member of the mandarin family of oranges and known to have been cultivated in Asia more than 3,000 years before it was introduced to the West about two centuries ago. The tangerine is an…
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Fruit baskets are a welcome gift to receive at your home or office. When a beautiful fruit basket arrives, everyone can’t wait to sample the succulent treats inside the cellophane. Did you ever consider the history of fruit baskets or what makes them incredibly special? Here are a few fun…
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Summer gatherings are supposed to be all about fun, and Indian River citrus fruit baskets can make the preparations for the party easy so that you can have fun too. Premium Indian River citrus fruits are the best tasting fruits you can buy. You and your guests will love the…
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Temple oranges are late winter citrus fruits that can be used in dozens of ways to create delicious snacks and desserts that you and your family will love. Temple oranges, like all citrus fruits, are naturally sweet and low in calories so you can enjoy them without any guilt at…
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Generally people think of citrus and then imagine biting into their favorite citrus fruits. The bitter sweet taste of a spoonful of ruby red grapefruit with a sprinkle of sugar, eating the tangy lemon wedge that has flavored your glass of water on a hot day, the refreshing taste of…
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Florida oranges are the most popular oranges for eating and making juice because of their sweet flavor and juiciness, but most people don’t know that much about Florida oranges. Oranges are the biggest industry in Florida, with tourism a close second. Florida is synonymous with oranges and Floridians think that’s…
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It’s a moment unlike any other. A messenger appears and you answer the door to find out what he brings. His arms hold a beautiful basket filled with unknown surprises. Adorned with decorations and layers of cellophane, you can’t wait to rip the basket open when the messenger finally leaves.…
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When you think about it what is bright and colorful about the wintertime mostly comes from the decorations we add to our surroundings. Following the lustrous earth tones of autumn, winter arrives in a bleak curtain of grays and drab greens and tans, or the dreary white of snow, until…
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Florida oranges are great for snacks or with breakfast, but you can also add orange segments, orange zest, and orange juice to savory main meals to give a new flavor to your old recipes. Many of the top chefs around the world consistently use orange juice and other citrus juices…