Have you ever eaten a blood orange? I found this variety of orange at Wegmans a couple of years ago. Now, I look forward to January through March, when I can enjoy these delicious oranges. Blood Oranges contain greater amounts of antioxidants than other oranges because of the dark pigments. The flavor is distinctly raspberry-like in addition to the usual citrus flavor.
HotFlashFinds: A delicious way to get your vitamin C, dietary fiber, folate, calcium and thiamine. Be on the lookout for these oranges at your local grocery store.
Addendum: Loyal blog follower Lennie shared some information with me about Cara Cara Oranges. Here is what she wrote: " Another great one for this season is the Cara Cara Orange. Originally discovered in Venezuela in 1976 it began to be found in this country in the 1980's I believe. I like them peeled and cut up for a dessert, especially after a hearty brunch or dinner, sometimes with a bit of shredded coconut on top.
They have a lovely color, scent and flavor almost with a bit of cranberry taste. I also like a salad dressing with some of the juice, a treat during winter months and very healthful too."
Addendum: Loyal blog follower Lennie shared some information with me about Cara Cara Oranges. Here is what she wrote: " Another great one for this season is the Cara Cara Orange. Originally discovered in Venezuela in 1976 it began to be found in this country in the 1980's I believe. I like them peeled and cut up for a dessert, especially after a hearty brunch or dinner, sometimes with a bit of shredded coconut on top.
They have a lovely color, scent and flavor almost with a bit of cranberry taste. I also like a salad dressing with some of the juice, a treat during winter months and very healthful too."
A thank-you to Lennie for this information.
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