Day: March 26, 2011

TIP OF THE DAY: Removing Orange Peel & Pith

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Have trouble peeling oranges? Try thin-skinned mandarins instead. Photo courtesyFloridaJuice.com.   We recently received a gift of delicious oranges from Harry & David. But boy, it wasn’t easy to remove the peel and the pith. Then we remembered our Mom’s tip: Roll the orange on a hard surface, pressing down firmly. We then scored the…
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PRODUCT: Hibiscus Tea, Superflower Power

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If you’re looking for a delicious herbal tea, consider hibiscus tea. Very fragrant and naturally caffeine-free, hibiscus tea is made from the petals of the hibiscus flower. It has a tart, red berry flavor and is drunk hot or cold (we particularly love it iced, where the tartness is extra refreshing). FOOD TRIVIA: The hibiscus…
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