Discover how easy it is to make a beautiful frozen ice dessert with this honeydew melon and yuzu granita recipe. This delicious granita combines pale green melon with punchy yuzu citrus juice and a hint of mint for a wonderful combination of colour and flavour. It’s a perfect treat or dessert for a hot summer…
Have you heard of yuzu? This Asian citrus has a unique flavour and fragrant aroma that make it a wonderful ingredient to work with. Yuzu can enhance all sorts of dishes, from drinks and cocktails to Japanese seafood dishes and tasty desserts. Whether you are lucky enough to have access to fresh yuzu fruit or…
If you grow your own navel orange tree, you probably think you know what a navel is supposed to look like. Most navels have bright orange skin, a little “belly button” at the base and a good balance of sweet and tart flavours. But there’s one Australian navel variety that breaks all the rules: the…
Have you heard of Australian blood limes? These stunning red limes have a unique colour and flavour that makes for a delicious twist on Indian-style lime pickles. Learn how to make a delicious tart and spicy pickle using red blood limes combined with fragrant spices. What is a blood lime? Australian blood limes are a…
When we talk about limes, most people think of the delicious tangy taste of Tahitian limes or key lime pie. But what about kaffir limes (also known as mukrat limes)? The leaves of the kaffir lime tree are a prized ingredient in many recipes, but the unique wrinkly citrus fruits from the kaffir lime tree…
Enjoy a twist on a classic cake recipe with this Cara Cara orange olive oil cake. The pink-red Cara Cara oranges add extra colour and sweet berry flavours to this classic cake. Quick and easy to make, this orange olive oil cake has a velvety moist texture. It’s simple enough to enjoy as an everyday…
Transform a fresh giant pomelo citrus fruit into this delicious spicy pomelo salad. This recipe combines sweet tart pomelo pearls with red onion, chili and cilantro and a hint of lime. Inspired by Asian salads and traditional Indian pomelo chaat recipes, this pomelo salad looks as good as it tastes. What is a pomelo? Also…
There’s nothing more exciting for a home citrus grower than seeing your tree covered in tiny citrus fruits. After your home grown lemon or lime has had a big flush of flowers and the fruit starts to form, should you start thinning citrus fruit clusters? Learn about when you might want to intervene and when…
When it comes to a refreshing icy summer treat, nothing compares to a simple fresh lemon granita. This traditional Italian lemon ice is simple to make with just a handful of ingredients and no fancy equipment required. What is lemon granita? Lemon granita – Granita al Limone – is a semi-frozen ice dessert orginating from…
Have you ever tried a pomelo? This giant citrus fruit is related to many modern citrus varieties, but has its own unique colour, flavour and texture. Learn more about pomelos and how to use them, including pomelo recipe ideas for sweet and savoury dishes using this delicious tropical citrus. *Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links….
