Comments on: all about blood oranges

By: Tammy

Tammy — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:38:41 +0000

Hi Michelle,

Very nice site! I’ve also just written my own post on the fabulous blood orange, which has a limited run here in France, as it is imported from Italy and Spain. What an interesting conversation to stumble into–one that stretches across three years! It’s my understanding that moro-type blood oranges are grown in Texas and CA, but don’t work in Florida, as the climate is wrong–the anthocyanin doesn’t develop properly. They also sometimes have problems with that in California.

I found an amazing, easy pork marinade that is really worth a try (so good I’m now thinking it is worth trying the rest of the year with conventional oranges…): http://recipe.aol.com/recipe/tenderloin-of-pork-with-blood-oranges-and-dark-rum/115367. Flush with this success, I also made a blood orange jelly with Grand Marnier whipped cream, then a tart filled with blood orange curd…The only thing I haven’t made and am still hoping to before they disappear is a sorbet…which I will save for when it is actually spring around here.

happy blogging…

Sounds great, Tammy! Thanks for sharing

Tammy´s last blog ..The blood rushed to my head.

By: rachel

rachel — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 14:15:26 +0000

Try Blood Oranges in Duck a l’ orange….to die for!!!! Also in Crepe Suzette filling…YUM!!!!

Sounds great Rachel! Thanks

By: Shay

Shay — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 21:22:12 +0000

Stumbled across your site looking for more info about blood oranges. Here in Texas it is hard to get fruits, but we managed to find a nursery that stocks the trees. Now the proud owner of two blood orange trees, three blood oranges (well, two after my snack).

I may have to sacrifice a future orange or two for a glaze on a sherry cake….

Ooh enjoy your blood oranges, Shay!

By: anamika: the sugarcrafter

anamika: the sugarcrafter — Mon, 12 May 2008 14:34:19 +0000

First time on your blog and i loved to read your posts ..lot to learn !

Thanks for coming by! Glad you’re enjoying your time here

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 17:27:22 +0000

Nicole, there’s a place called “Just Fruits and Exotics” in the Florida panhandle that sells three varieties of blood oranges!

Thanks Jennifer! I’ll pass this along to Nicole

By: Nicole

Nicole — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 04:02:58 +0000

I’ve been searching the Internet for information about raising blood orange trees. I live in Florida and I see that the tree cannot be shipped to Florida. (Aargh!!) Do you happen to know if the trees are distributed here at all? (I figured that you probably did not have this info but I had to ask, just in case.) Thank you so much.

Nicole, I wish I knew more to tell you, but I really don’t. I figured there was some trouble getting them there–the climate is perfect so there’s really no other reason why you shouldn’t be enjoying blood oranges too Best of luck in finding some trees though.

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bleedingespresso.com » what’s cooking wednesday: oatmeal — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 14:42:08 +0000

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By: anna l'americana

anna l'americana — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 21:49:19 +0000

Was just at the market, and thanks to your blog, bought a bag full of blood oranges, just drooling at the thought of juicing some and eating the others, speeding home greedily....... Sadly, they were very disappointing. Not as rich and juicy as I remember from back in the day in the bel paese. The produce in Italy is really so much better - there is no comparison. Still, they were good, and evoked the memories. I seem to recall a salad of sliced blood oranges with I think thinly sliced red onions lightly dressed with something like olive oil and black pepper. Have you heard of this salad and if so do you know of a recipe? Aw I'm sorry to hear you were disappointed. As for the salad, from this recipe I found, it looks like your memory served you perfectly. There are also other variations that came up when I searched for "blood oranges" "red onions" salad, so you might find more info by doing a Google search with those terms. Buon appetito!

By: Alex

Alex — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 16:12:47 +0000

I first fell in love with them in the Teatro San Carlo. I could smell them from the hallway and it was as if there were a siren calling me to enjoy a mimosa. So I did and I’ve NEVER had a better one in my life! I’m dying to try out your chocolate recipe……mmm………ok.must now go find some! thanks for the inspiration and trip down memory lane!

Alex’s last blog post..It’s all Big in the US of A

No problem Alex! Glad to be of service

By: bonggamom

bonggamom — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 22:26:20 +0000

The flavors of chocolate and orange go so well together. Terry's Chocolate Orange (the one that breaks itself into slices when you whack it) is one of my favorites! bonggamom's last blog post..Old-Fashioned Photos Ooh, I don't know that orange...sounds like I'd love it though. Chocolate, orange, and a stress reliever? What could be better?!