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Valencia Oranges Pleasant Valley Ranch, Springville, CA Valencia Oranges are considered to be perfect for eating out of hand. Valencia oranges need more time on the tree than other citrus to come to full maturity, which makes them naturally sweet.…
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Citrus and Spice and Everything Nice
As a chef, I love spending hours preparing a dish, tinkering with the recipe, and then taking the time to sit and fully enjoy what I have cooked. But during the work day I have found that it is important…
Recipe: Miriam’s Oranges with Tajin
Ingredients 3 medium oranges 1 to 2 tablespoon of Tajin Preparation Remove the top and bottom of the orange with a sharp knife and rest it flat on the cutting board. Separate the peel from the skin by running…
Fruit and News of the Week
THIS WEEKS FRUIT Valencia Oranges Pleasant Valley Ranch, Springville, CA California Navel Oranges are considered to be the best Navels for eating out of hand. They have a thick skin that is easy to peel, are seedless, and have a…
Farm Focus: Fire Blight
There is one phrase that can strike fear in the heart of pear and apple farmers across the country – Fire Blight. This bacteria is a virulent killer. It can kill an entire orchard in a single growing season. Here…
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