Soup has been an essential tool for a speedy recovery, with different variations circulating through our kitchen, as if like a strategy to make me not feel so grumpy about having soup day in and day out. MOH, ever the cheerleader, has been sucking it up and eating soup with me, but there's been a development in the current situation - he caved yesterday and gorged on fried honey-battered chicken wings and a plate of nachos, extra cheese please. We all have our vices though, right?
For the sick, our best healthy vices have to be oranges. These juicy, fleshy fruits are full of different nutrients that can aid towards a speedy recovery. During this time of the year, two seasonal oranges can be found at your local grocery store or farmer's market - blood oranges and cara caras.
Imagine my excitement seeing both these oranges back at the Irvine farmer's market! My favorite oranges by far though, are blood oranges.
Blood oranges range from a blushful pink to deep red in color depending on the time of season, but taste like the love child of an orange and raspberry. Deep color, deep flavor. These oranges are not as sweet as the naval orange, but their flirtation with sour and tang leave you coming back for more. Blood oranges are also great for brain function. These oranges contain a rich antioxidant called anthocyanin, also found in blueberries, and have been shown to be important for enhancing memory and preventing cognitive decline.
These lovely oranges are in season for most of the wintry months until March, so there's still lots of time to check these oranges out and explore how to incorporate them into your recipes.
Just look for these oranges at your local produce store or farmer's market! Who knows, you may come across more seasonal treasures at your local market.
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