They look like oranges but they are not – they are tangerines. Tangerines are hybrids of mandarin oranges. Tangerines are orange-colored fruits that are smaller and less round than real oranges. They offer a sweeter taste and a stronger flavor when compared to regular oranges, minus the acidity. Tangerines have been in cultivation in Japan and China for more than three millennia. However, even though they are an ancient fruit in other parts of the world, tangerines have only been grown in the United States since the mid 19th century. The first tangerines to reach US soil were brought to…

If you haven’t seen a shortcake or have never tried one, you might be stuck scratching your head and drawing your brows together when served one since the term “shortcake” doesn’t describe what the confection looks like. So what is a shortcake? A favorite treat for several hundred years, shortcake is a griddle-baked fat-enriched-grain cake topped with sweet whipped cream and fresh fruits. What makes shortcake “short” is the amount of butter that prevents the shortcake from rising and attaining height. Shortcakes could either be crispy like a biscuit or soft and moist like a cake depending on where the…

How to make Pear Crisp Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Yields: 4 servings Ingredients 4 Hale Groves pears 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 3/4 cup brown sugar, divided 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 cup butter 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 cup oatmeal Directions Preheat oven to 350-degrees F and butter a baking dish. Peel the pears, cut in half, and then use a spoon or a melon baller to remove core/seeds. Slice lengthwise into about 6 to 8 smaller pieces. Place…