Ruby grapefruits have such a beautiful color. I buy them in bulk and love to put them in my juices (this is my favorite grapefruit juice combination!) I also adore jams and marmalade and found myself craving a grapefruit marmalade. I thought that canning would be a great way to capture their lovely pink hue and…
BLOOD ORANGE SIMPLE SYRUP
Blood oranges are just gorgeous. Usually only available throughout the winter due to their short season, I always grab as many as I can when I stumble across them. In California at least, they are usually quite pricey. I actually paid about $7 for 5 pieces of fruit from the Ferry Building Farmers Market in…
Watermelon & Raspberry Cooler
Watermelon is such a wonderful fruit. A cup of diced watermelon has under 50 calories. It’s loaded with vitamins A B6 and C, lycopene and calcium. It also contains an amino acid (I-citrulline) which is thought to help relieve muscle soreness. Comprised of over 90% water, it’s a great drink to help keep you hydrated. It…
Grilled Ruby Grapefruit
One of the first recipes my mum taught me when I was little was this cheeky little way of preparing grapefruit. It’s so simple, yet so tasty. Sometimes simple is best, and although I have always adored grapefruit, this easy prep makes for a delicious treat. Any grapefruit will do, yet I find that ruby…
This Food & Travel Blog is all about my love of fruits and veggies, and about using as many as I can during the course of the week - whether at home or abroad. In fact, you could say I'm mental for veggies!
