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Orange Honeydew Melon
Oval-to-round and a delicious cross between a cantaloupe and a honeydew, the very fleshy juicy orangish-yellow pulp of the orange honeydew melon is encased in a hard very yellow matching rind.
Spring Onions
Spring onions are most often utilized raw. The whole onion can be flash blanched and grilled, which brings out more the robust and sweet elements of the onions, and makes them a bolder pair for fish and meats
Seasons/Availability
The Cara Cara orange is available during the winter months into early spring.
Current Facts
The Cara Cara orange is a mid-season low acid navel orange variety that naturally mutated from a common navel orange tree.
Description/Taste
The Cara Cara orange has a trifecta of attributes. It has the initial appearance of a true orange. Its peel is smooth, yet pebbled and when zested releases bright floral aromatics. It is easy to peel and when its flesh is revealed, it reflects the color of ruby grapefruit. It tastes sweeter than any given orange with flavors far more comparable to tangerines with robust and complex citrus aromatics. Its flesh is also seedless, an advantage among any fruit. When ripe, the Cara Cara orange's flesh is tender, succulent and extremely juicy.
Applications
Cara Cara oranges are and ideal balance of sweetness and acidity, making them suitable for fresh eating, juices, jams, sauces, baking and used in pan sauces. Use in savory or sweet preparations, pair with avocados, lettuces, nuts, bacon, other citruses, tropical fruits, fresh herbs, strong and aged cheeses, grains, seafood and poultry. Use Cara Cara juice in curds, cocktails, vinaigrette and syrups. Cara Cara oranges will keep up to two weeks, refrigerated. Cara Cara juice can be frozen in an air tight container for up to six months.
Geography/History
The first Cara Cara orange was found growing on a Washington navel orange tree in 1976 at Hacienda Cara Cara in Venezuela, hence its given name. It was introduced to the United States shortly thereafter and has been naturalized in the citrus growing regions of Florida and California. Commercially, it has limited exposure, thus it is considered a boutique farmers market variety.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Just Call Us Catering | San Diego CA | 858-461-3674 |
| Bleu Boheme | San Diego CA | 619-255-4167 |
| Hard Rock Hotel Main Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-702-3000 |
| Prepkitchen La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-875-7737 |
| Baking Co. | San Diego CA | 619-819-0911 |
| Gaijin Noodle & Sake House | San Diego CA | 858-246-7782 |
| Herringbone | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0221 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 800 843 4661 |
| Tom Hams Light House | San Diego CA | 619-291-9110 |
| Sbicca | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1001 |
| J six | San Diego CA | 619-531-8744 |
| Trattoria I Trulli | Encinitas CA | 760-943-6800 |
| Fratelli's Italian Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 760-696-9007 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Sea Rocket Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-255-7049 |
| Dolce Pane & Vino | Del Mar CA | 858-832-1518 |
| Hilton San Diego Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-231-4040 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 ex 4 |
| Nobu | San Diego CA | 619-814-4124 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| Carolyn J. Fisher | San Diego CA | 858-274-1129 |
| Solace & the Moonlight Lounge | Encinitas CA | 760-753-2433 |
| Whisknladle | San Diego CA | 858-551-7575 |
| Marriott Marina Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-234-1500 x6113 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Cara Cara Oranges. One
is easiest, three is harder.Recently Spotted
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La Mesa Farmers Market Near La Mesa, California, United States About 12 days ago Spotter's comments : Farmer Steve Inc grows Cara Cara on his ranch in San Diego county, Ramona. Juicy and tasty. Whole Foods Market Near Lake Grove, New York, United States About 46 days ago Whole Foods Market Near Lake Grove, New York, United States About 77 days ago OB Farmers Market Near Coronado, California, United States About 84 days ago Spotter's comments : Gorgeous pinkish-orange Cara Cara oranges. Whole Foods Market Near Lake Grove, New York, United States About 89 days ago Specialty Produce Near San Diego, California, United States About 136 days ago Spotter's comments : Cara cara oranges are here at Specialty. They have a short season in winter. |
