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'''Oranges add distinctive flavor to all sorts of dishes'''' | |||
*Source:http://www.naplesnews.com/columnists/lifestyle/doris-reynolds/lets-talk-food-oranges-add-distinctive-flavor-to-all-sorts-of-dishes-2965712d-c0b1-7dff-e053-0100007-365812671.html | |||
:By Doris Reynolds | |||
Chu Sung, the great Chinese poet wrote in the 13th century: "Fairest of all God's trees, the orange came and flourished, commanded by God not to move but to grow only in the south country." | |||
Oranges were originally cultivated in China and their history has been traced back some 20 million years ago when the islands of the South Pacific were still part of the landmass that included Asia and Australia. It is believed that modern oranges were developed from a bitter ancestral plant whose sacred seed was stolen from a Buddhist temple. | |||
Arab traders brought the bitter orange, Citrus aurantium, from the east and cultivated it in the Mediterranean regions. The Moors introduced it to Spain, where it established itself and became known as the Seville orange. Later, the Crusaders brought oranges to northern Europe and while the climate was too cold for cultivation it became the rage for royalty and the aristocracy to build orangeries in which to show off the trees and their fruit. One of the most lavish such orangeries is at the Palace of Versailles, outside of Paris. | |||
It was much later that the sweet orange, Citrus sinensis, was imported from China. The sour orange had been revered for the scent of its flowers and skin was used mostly in cooking. Once the sweet oranges became available it quickly became an extraordinary treat and were sold in theaters, gift boxes and by street vendors. | |||
The Renaissance painters believed that the orange had originated in Palestine and often included oranges and orange trees in their religious paintings. The significant and symbolic "Golden Apples of Hesperides" was one of these paintings as well as the inclusion of oranges in "The Last Supper" and other works. Oranges and orange trees were considered symbols of the Virgin and were considered to represent love and fidelity. | |||
French brides often refused to marry if they could not find orange blossoms to carry or wear. In Germany, oranges played an important role in the dating game since young girls often threw oranges from their balconies to encourage their suitors. Orange peels were used to redden lips long before lipstick was invented and they were credited as a nostrum to rid evil thoughts from a woman's mind. | |||
Florida owes much to Christopher Columbus and Ponce de Leon. During Columbus' second voyage in 1493 he brought the first sweet orange seeds to the New World. The first plantings of oranges and other citrus was in Hispaniola. Ponce de Leon brought seedlings of orange trees and while he never did find that Fountain of Youth his contributions to our state live on and have a profound effect on our diets and our economy. | |||
The first orange groves were established in Florida between 1513 and 1565 in and around the settlement of St. Augustine and along the St. Johns River. Assisted by Spanish explorers, missionaries and the Indians, sweet orange groves spread rapidly throughout the state. | |||
Oranges are one of Florida's greatest gifts. We lead the nation in the production of oranges and we supply the most superior quality fruit, juice concentrate and juice in crystallized form to most of the United States and for most of the year. In addition to wonderful jams, jellies and marmalades, oranges are made into syrups, ice cream, candied and jellied products. Not an orange goes to waste and they are used for perfume, alcohol, cosmetics, textiles, paints, insecticides and for cattle feed. | |||
Oranges are best eaten out of hand or squeezed for the most delicious and healthful juice ever devised. However, oranges add distinctive and tempting flavor to all sorts of dishes. | |||
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'''Any proof bitter orange can help shed pounds?''' | '''Any proof bitter orange can help shed pounds?''' | ||
*Source:http://komonews.com/news/consumer/any-proof-bitter-orange-can-help-shed-pounds | *Source:http://komonews.com/news/consumer/any-proof-bitter-orange-can-help-shed-pounds | ||