Citrus fruits are a perfect winter fruit for so many reasons. They are harvested in the winter months, when little else is in season. They are full of vitamin C, which strengthens the immune system and helps us to ward off, or recover from, winter colds and flues. I had a cold myself recently, so … Continue reading
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Citrus with Chocolate Ganache
Farmer Marty suggests making this for your valentine. Ganache recipe is also from Joy of Cooking. ¾ c heavy cream 8 oz bittersweet chocolate (I suggest Ghiardelli’s 60% cocoa chocolate chips. They’re really the only way to go.) Heat the cream in a saucepan. Add the chocolate and stir until it’s almost all melted. Remove … Continue reading
Broiled Grapefruit
This is my favorite winter cold remedy. When I lived in Paraguay I got a nasty flu once and was taken to visit the local traditional healer. After saying a secret prayer over my head, she harvested me a bag full of ripe grapefruit from her tree and told me to squeeze the juice and … Continue reading
