People love cupcakes and their popularity has reached sky-high in recent years. But why do we love these little lovely desserts? Let me tell you. They are pretty to look at. With the help of modern design tools, cupcakes become prettier every day which makes them harder to resist. They have a built-in portion control since they come in single-serve proportions. Anyone who is mindful of their calorie intake and is trying to cut back on sugar won’t have to face the temptation of cutting a bigger piece. No need for utensils since they are individually served. They come in…
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Continue ReadingIf you think all oranges are the same, you may be surprised to learn that there are many differences among orange varieties. The regions where they are grown, and how they are grown plays a vital role in taste and juiciness. Let us take Temple Orange as an example. Temple oranges are indigenous to the state of Florida and are a hybrid of sweet orange and tangerine. Temple Oranges are large fruits with easy-to-peel skin and exceedingly sweet flavor thanks to their tangerine parent. What’s more, Temple oranges are remarkably juicy compared to other oranges. Temple oranges also have many…
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Grapefruit Oil Recipe
Recipe Type: CondimentsContinue ReadingGrapefruits come in different colors, sizes, and with a myriad of health benefits. They are nutritious and packed with Vitamin A, Protein, Potassium, Folate, Thiamine, and Magnesium that are all beneficial to the body. Grapefruits are also a great source of Vitamin C, which is known for its antioxidant properties that can help protect the body from harmful bacteria and free radicals. Grapefruits are also high in fiber and can help promote appetite control resulting in effective weight loss. Grapefruits have other health benefits including reduced risk of diabetes, lower probability of contracting heart illnesses, and faster wound healing. Drug…
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Vanilla Bean Honeybell Orange Tart with Chocolate-Spiced Citrus Meringue Recipe
Recipe Type: DessertsContinue ReadingDessert has always been my favorite part of the meal. No matter how good and filling the main course is, the sweet decadent desserts top everything off and put me in a very good mood. Health buffs might not agree with me but it doesn’t faze me because no matter how sinful it may be to eat blueberry cheesecake, strawberry shortcakes, and the like, I know that I am giving myself a chance to derive pleasure from simple things in life like eating my favorite sweet goodies – for me dessert is true love. If you love sweet things, one…
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Continue ReadingParfait is a fancy term for frozen layers of yogurt, cream, sweetener (either syrup or honey) and fruits prepped in a clear glass displaying the play of colors to make the concoction more appetizing and mouth-watering. Origin Parfait originated from France and was first created somewhere in 1894. This sweet, creamy temptation is typically made with sugar syrup, eggs, cream, and alcohol topped with a mint leaf, berry or fruit slice as garnishing. Some incorporate air to the parfait to prevent water crystals from forming, which may give parfait an uncomfortable texture in the mouth. American Parfait Unlike the original…
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Continue ReadingThis flavorful holiday salad makes the perfect accompaniment to a savory meal with friends and family. For an added Christmas touch, you can arrange this colorful salad into a wreath on a round platter, with a bowl of the citrus-champagne vinaigrette in the center with a spoon for guests. Toss together this cheerful side dish for your holiday get together. How to make Christmas Salad with Citrus-Champagne Vinaigrette Salad Ingredients: 5 ounces (1 bag) of spring salad mix 2 Hale Groves Navel Oranges, peeled, skinned, and cut into sections 4 ounces shelled, roasted, salted pistachios 4 ounces pomegranate seeds 2…
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Cranberry Orange Christmas Punch Recipe
Recipe Type: BeveragesContinue ReadingLiven up your holiday party with this creamy but refreshing Cranberry Orange Christmas Punch. Simple ingredients garnished with red cranberries and green mint sprigs make a festive presentation that is sure to be a hit. It is easy to make with readily available ingredients, so serve this treat soon and enjoy. How to make Cranberry Orange Christmas Punch Ingredients: 4 Cups Fresh Squeezed Hale Groves Navel Orange Juice 1 – 64 ounce bottle cranberry Juice 1 – 750ml bottle of Prosecco 2 Cups fresh or frozen cranberries 1 Quart orange sherbet 2 Cups vodka 6 to 10 mint sprigs Directions…
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Grapefruit Vanilla Shortbread
Recipe Type: BreadsContinue ReadingFrom 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…
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Sugarbell Cupcakes Recipe
Recipe Type: DessertsContinue ReadingI may have a sweet tooth but I prefer eating sweets that also have nutritional value. If you are like me, then this recipe is the right one for you. Sugarbell is a cross or hybrid between a flavorful Clementine and sugar-sweet Honeybell. It was developed at the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, Citrus Research and Education Center. This seedless, deep-colored, bell-shaped orange offers a unique flavor and aroma that comes along with well-balanced citrus tartness and sugar-sweet taste from its parents. What makes this orange even better is its zipper-like skin that is easy to…
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Continue ReadingThe Christmas Holiday is all about festivities and fun family activities. It is also about getting together with friends and celebrating good times while reminiscing about happy days with people that matter in our lives. The bountiful harvests of nuts, fragrant nutmeg, and oranges are the key ingredients in many dishes used for celebrating Christmas. This tradition sprang from a belief in Europe that Saint Nicholas brought nuts, oranges, and small treats to children, which then gave birth to the game “scrambling for nuts” – a popular game during the Elizabethan period in England. Moreover, the three parts of the…