Friday, February 13, 2009

Blood Oranges

This may seem like a really random post, and I guess it is.  I just get so excited when I find produce that isn't completely "normal" in Provo.  Yesterday I found blood oranges at Target.  I bought 4 and am enjoying one for breakfast as we speak.  I started thinking about all of the varieties of oranges and orange-like fruits.  Did you know that oranges are a member of the berry family?  There are 4 varieties of oranges, which doesn't include pomelos, tangerines, etc.  I just think that the variety of plants (especially edible ones) that have been put on the earth for our use is incredible!  I can't wait until I have access to more of these wonderful foods.  I don't think that I appreciate these things as much as I should, and I think that I will need to start looking for recipes to use and try all of the awesome foods that God has given us.  Our diet would be so varied, healthy, and delicious if we take advantage of these things!

3 comments:

Noelle said...

I just probably wouldn't have named them blood oranges--sounds so vampirific. :) I'm glad you're enjoying them. I bought two pears this week which i don't normally do. They too, were delish.

Steph said...

Those look heavenly! I love fresh fruit!

Heidi said...

I LOVE blood oranges. I had some yesterday for the first time in a long time. SO GOOD!