December: Cookies or Citrus?

Turn the calendar page to December and some people start to think about cookies. Lots of cookies. Now I love a good peanut blossom as much as the next guy, but in December I start thinking about citrus. It’s been months since we’ve had any in the house, but now is the time! Last winter my family received a box of grapefruits and oranges as a gift, and I finally understood why so many people love to give (and receive) citrus for the holidays. We absolutely loved this fruit! The bright colors, the surprisingly fresh taste — it all made winter so much sweeter, and the holidays so much healthier.

Ours came from Pete and Cindy Spyke at The Orange Shop. Pete and Cindy grow their fruit in the heart of Indian River country in Citra, Florida, where the warm ocean breezes sweeten the fruit. Their Citra navel oranges, Indian River Ruby Red grapefruit, and Sunburst tangerines are all marked down 15% from now through December 15.

With best wishes for healthy, happy holidays,
Erin

Erin Barnett
Director
www.localharvest.org