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Brussels Sprouts
Brussels sprouts are members if the Brassica family and therefor kin to broccoli and cabbage. They do, indeed, resemble miniature cabbage. They are hardy and slow growing winter vegetable.
Fresh Green Garlic
Grown in California, regarded as a spring delicacy, fresh green garlic are very young garlic before they begin to form bulbils or cloves.
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Seasons/Availability
Cocktail grapefruits are a winter citrus.
Current Facts
The Cocktail Grapefruit, officially known as a Mandelo, was developed in the 1950's. It is a pedigree of the Siamese Sweet pummelo and Frua mandarin (tangerine variety) C. reticulata 'Frua' x C. maxima 'Siamese Acidless'. As it was never officially allowed for release, the hybrid is assumed to have escaped (with assistance) into public domain from the University of California Riverside. Unlike most citrus varieties, the cocktail grapefruit does not require grafting, rather a tree can be produced from one single seed.
Description/Taste
The cocktail grapefruit's name suggests two characteristics of the fruit. It is about half the size in proportion to the average grapefruit. Regardless of its petite size, it is a premium juicing grapefruit, making it ideal for beverages and cocktails. The cocktail grapefruit has a thin deep yellow peel with a segmented, brightly fragrant, extremely succulent and heavily seeded yellow flesh. Though the seeds may seem a deterrent for fresh eating, the cocktail grapefruit's sweeter parentage gives it unparalleled sub-acid flavors of sweetness.
Applications
Cocktail grapefruit are ideal for juicing as they are seedy and lack the characteristic, thick grapefruit peel. Use the juice in cocktails, smoothies, syrups, jams, sauces or frozen desserts. Pair cocktail grapefruit with citrus, fresh herbs, strong cheeses, bitter greens, potatoes, seafood and peppers. Use in combination with honey, vanilla, lavender, wines and dry spices. Store cocktail grapefruit at room temperature for up to a week, then move to cold storage for a longer duration.
Geography/History
Cocktail grapefruit trees are large and vigorous growers, providing ample amounts of fruit that sustain their livelihood on the tree for long periods of time before perishing. The fruit thrives in subtropical climates such as the Caribbean and within the valleys of dryer climates of the Western United States and Mexico. Though grapefruit trees can withstand a variety of soil conditions, growing regions can determine and vary the fruits' length of time from flowering to maturity and its acidity level.
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Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Cocktail Grapefruit. One
is easiest, three is harder.
| Garcia Organic Farms |
Seasons/Availability
Cocktail grapefruits are a winter citrus.
Current Facts
The Cocktail Grapefruit, officially known as a Mandelo, was developed in the 1950's. It is a pedigree of the Siamese Sweet pummelo and Frua mandarin (tangerine variety) C. reticulata 'Frua' x C. maxima 'Siamese Acidless'. As it was never officially allowed for release, the hybrid is assumed to have escaped (with assistance) into public domain from the University of California Riverside. Unlike most citrus varieties, the cocktail grapefruit does not require grafting, rather a tree can be produced from one single seed.
Description/Taste
The cocktail grapefruit's name suggests two characteristics of the fruit. It is about half the size in proportion to the average grapefruit. Regardless of its petite size, it is a premium juicing grapefruit, making it ideal for beverages and cocktails. The cocktail grapefruit has a thin deep yellow peel with a segmented, brightly fragrant, extremely succulent and heavily seeded yellow flesh. Though the seeds may seem a deterrent for fresh eating, the cocktail grapefruit's sweeter parentage gives it unparalleled sub-acid flavors of sweetness.
Applications
Cocktail grapefruit are ideal for juicing as they are seedy and lack the characteristic, thick grapefruit peel. Use the juice in cocktails, smoothies, syrups, jams, sauces or frozen desserts. Pair cocktail grapefruit with citrus, fresh herbs, strong cheeses, bitter greens, potatoes, seafood and peppers. Use in combination with honey, vanilla, lavender, wines and dry spices. Store cocktail grapefruit at room temperature for up to a week, then move to cold storage for a longer duration.
Geography/History
Cocktail grapefruit trees are large and vigorous growers, providing ample amounts of fruit that sustain their livelihood on the tree for long periods of time before perishing. The fruit thrives in subtropical climates such as the Caribbean and within the valleys of dryer climates of the Western United States and Mexico. Though grapefruit trees can withstand a variety of soil conditions, growing regions can determine and vary the fruits' length of time from flowering to maturity and its acidity level.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Paradise Point Resort Baleen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Cocktail Grapefruit. One
is easiest, three is harder.| Life is Better With Cake |
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The Grapefruit Martini |
| WELL FED |
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Smoky Grilled Grapefruit Margarita |
