Fresh & Local:
Add to the citrus repertoire… grapefruit! Sweet ruby reds are everywhere this time of year but you might be able to find white or deep red varieties as well, with white generally being more bitter, and the redder the sweeter. A cross between a pomelo and an orange, the grapefruit shows both sides with its juicy sweet tartness, and bitter pith. The name grapefruit alludes to the clusters of fruit on the tree, resembling bunches of grapes. Like other citrus, grapefruit does quite well in the gulf south but like other citrus, is also threatened by citrus greening and canker, two devastating citrus ailments that haven’t had any impact yet on our smaller market growers. Enjoy vitamin C rich grapefruit juiced or add to desserts for a tart piquancy, or check out our recipe of the week below for a new take on the half-a-grapefruit breakfast.
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