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Tangerine

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Tangerines are good.

I don’t know if I ever mentioned that we have a tangerine tree.  In terms of childhood memories, it stands equal with apricots to me.  But when it comes to flavor, it takes a slight backseat.  But in January, apricot isn’t around, so it’s all about the tangerine.

Getting the first ripe tangerine in late December/early January is pretty great.  It is a wonderful feature that Citrus is  ripe in the dead of winter (So. Cal. edition ~50-60 F).   Michael Ruhlmann is right, citrus is a great example of the benefits of seasonal produce shopping.

We are blessed with a mature tangerine tree, so no waiting around here.  When the fruit is ready, time to dive in.  Sadly this variety is a bit “seedy”, but I can’t complain, because the flavor is spectacular.

Also, sadly, two of my kids are allergic to citrus.  They get a rash on there face and *other problems*.  so sad.

Apricots – tipping point

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I love apricots

I have blogged on this before.  But I am posting about the blooming of the apricots this year because this is the third blooming that I have observed with this tree.  The first was days after I planted it and I harvested 3 apricots.  Last year, there were more, though my impatience prevented me from eating many (any?) truly, fully ripe apricots, as I only got ~10 apricots.  This year there will be probably a couple/few dozen.

It is whelming at times to observe time pass.  2 years ago, I thought it would be so long until I had fruit from the itty, bitty tree.  Now it still seems as though I planted the tree a few weeks ago.