You will love how doughy, soft, and fluffy these sweet and zesty rolls are! Each bite is tender – like the fluffiest bakery roll you’ve ever tasted. There’s nothing like a fresh sweet roll made from scratch, and after making these you’ll never go back to the store-bought version again. Ingredients: For the filling: ½ cup unsalted butter, softened ½ cup sugar 1 Tbsp. Hale Navel Orange zest, finely grated 1/8 tsp. kosher salt Pinch of ground cardamom (optional)  For the rolls: 1 (¼-oz.) envelope active dry yeast (about 2¼ tsp.) 2 Tbsp. sugar, divided 1 egg yolk, lightly beaten,…

From not so popular to America’s new favorite, Grapefruit is one of the very few fruits that made America rethink its standards. After years of being frowned upon because of its acrid taste and face-cringing smell, the red-fleshed Grapefruit made this cultivar world-renowned for its sweet taste, rich flavor, and numerous health benefits. Short History The white Grapefruit variety first arrived in the US in 1823. It was unpopular for many reasons; it has a thick peel that is tightly adherent to the flesh, the pith is overly bitter, and the flesh is exceedingly tart. Though disliked by many, Grapefruits…

I am a firm believer in eating a healthful diet. Eating nutritious foods like fruits and vegetables helps reduce a wide range of health issues or complications and helps us stay fit and strong. Let us take Pear, one of the world’s most nutritious fruits, as an example. Pear is from the flowering family Rosaceae and is native to coastal and mildly temperate parts of Europe and Asia. This mild, sweet fruit that is juicy as a nectarine but crunchy like an apple. Pears are rich in nutrients that help boost the immune system, reduce risk of cardiovascular disease and…

Fresh oranges are a great snack just as they are. But aside from eating them fresh out of hand or juicing them to quench your thirst, there are other ways to enjoy oranges ? turn them to pies, toss them in a salad, make marmalade and jams or bake them into cakes, breads and pastries. Valencia Oranges are unique for a few reasons: Though named after Valencia, Spain, Valencia orange is an all-American fruit that was hybridized by William Wolfskill in California. Unlike other oranges, Valencias are summer oranges and are available from March up until October. Valencia oranges have…

Grapefruits are available all year round, but the best time to get them is between November and June. Nutrition-wise, they are one of the best among citrus fruits and are in fact termed as a super fruit. Grapefruit has high water content and is rich in dietary fiber while being relatively low in calories, which means it easily makes you feel full. It’s also rich in antioxidants which helps strengthen your immune system, promote cell growth, and lower your cholesterol levels. The redder the grapefruit, the more antioxidants it contains. It’s a favorite among those who are trying to lose…