Posts Tagged: Citrus

Marmalade Magic

It's that time of year when all the Master Food Preservers get marmalade fever. It is a banner year for citrus here in Southern California and getting sweeter every week.

Look for Sevilles and bergamot oranges if you want a clear marmalade. The picture to the left is a Valencia orange marmalade - cloudy but delicious.
(Sweet oranges make cloudy marmalade)

This is a blood orage marmalade. I heard Chef Ernie talking about adding a little baking soda in the pot to soften the rinds.

Marmalade is a great group project with all the peeling and de-seeding and grating that needs to be done. We did this batch over 2 days (I like to let the flavors blend overnight) and with 4 friends, or was it 6, the kitchen was bustling. It's time to make some more!

Posted on Friday, February 3, 2012 at 1:26 PM

Comments: 3

Author: jennie cook

Tags: citrus (1), marmalade (1)

Citrus, Persimmons, and Pomegranates

Our freezing December temperatures could possibily cause frost damage to your citrus. Here is a link to information on how to provide freeze protection for your citrus. http://groups.ucanr.org/mgfresno/Garden_Questions/December.htm

Even though your citrus may have been damaged it is still ok for consumption for a couple of weeks. Why not pick your extra fruit, box it up and take it to your nearest food pantry? There are many families in need of food this winter. Here is the link to Fresno Master Gardener's PAR website: http://groups.ucanr.org/mgfresno/PAR/ for a list of local food pantries.

There is also an abundance of persimmons and pomegranates this time of year. They can also be dropped off at your nearest food pantry.

Posted on Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at 6:38 PM

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Author: Tina Ratto

Tags: Citrus (1), Persimmons (1), Pomegranates (1)