What we call the Satsuma tangerine has been around for over 700 years. Anything that is still being cultivated after that many years just has to have a real appeal to human taste right? And it’s not just Americans who enjoy one of the tangerine’s earliest varieties. Not by a…
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When you hear the name Tangiers you think of an exotic piece of geography from the ancient world, exciting, mysterious and sun drenched. It’s not surprising that the citrus fruit named after that locale, the tangerine, might elicit the same thoughts. There is just something about the name. It rolls…
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Continue ReadingIf you’re worried about getting sick this winter start boosting your immune system now with Florida oranges. Cold and flu season is on the way, and even getting a flu shot won’t protect you from all illnesses. There are many different kinds of colds and flu germs out there and…
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The orange is known as one of nature’s most perfect foods, and the tangerine, which is a hybrid in the mandarin family of oranges, is one of nature’s juiciest, most sweet-tasting delicacies. Tangerines were first cultivated in China more than 3,000 years ago and didn’t reach Europe or the United…
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5 Things You Probably Didn’t Know about Tangerines One of the most popular hand fruits on Earth, the tangerine is also one of the most enigmatic snacks around. Did you know, for instance, that they were named after Tangier, a port city in Northern Morocco, even though they did come…
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This year decorate for Valentine’s Day with sweet honey tangerines to make beautiful decorations that you can also eat. Chocolate is the food most often associated with Valentine’s Day but it’s difficult to decorate with chocolate. Honey tangerines, a special type of tangerine that is only in season from early…
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Have you ever found yourself in this position: you have a craving for those tangerines you purchased and when you wake up in the morning and head to the fruit bowl. At this point, you make an unfortunate discovery. The tangerines have become overripe and are no longer good to…
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After the winter holidays are over the winter blahs usually set in. It’s usually cold, dark and dreary when there are no more winter holidays to look forward to and it’s easy to forget that spring and summer are on the way. This winter when you start to feel like…
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If you’re holding a wedding reception, dinner party, Valentine’s Day party or other event this winter using honey tangerines to make cocktails is a great way to set your event apart from the rest. Honey tangerines are known for their super sweet juice and beautiful reddish orange color. Using the…
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If you live in a part of the country that doesn’t have a hard frost in the winter, and you have a backyard, and about four years worth of patience, and you always wanted your own tangerine tree, here’s how to do it. For best results don’t try to grow…