When you think of marmalade, you probably think of the usual plain orange variety. While orange marmalade is delicious, there are so many other flavours of marmalade to enjoy. Our collection of unique marmalade recipes includes delicious marmalades made with oranges, lemons, limes, kumquats (cumquats) and even grapefruit. And while all have a citrus fruit…
Do you have lots of fresh limes to use up? Have you been thinking about making lime marmalade but think it’s too complicated? Worried about sterilising jars or getting the setting temperature right? Then you need this really simple recipe for lime marmalade. This small batch marmalade recipe makes just the right amount and doesn’t…
Do you love lime green like I do? Whether you are decorating your home, choosing a colour scheme for your next event, or even planning an outfit, it’s easier than you think to work this bright, cheerful colour in to your plans. You’ll be surprised just how many colours go with lime green. We’ll look…
Do you have a lime tree producing so many limes you don’t know what to do with them all? Or have you bought a bulk bag from the store and don’t want them to go to waste? You’ll be happy to know that yes, you can freeze fresh limes. Make sure none of your fresh…
If you are looking for recipes that use mandarin oranges, you can’t go past this very easy recipe for spiced mandarin relish. This delish small batch relish is made with ripe seedless mandarins, fresh ginger and a combination of warm spices including cardamom, cinnamon and star anise. It’s quick and easy to make and is…
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…
If you’ve spotted a black, sooty-looking coating on your citrus leaves, it can be alarming. But the good news is that sooty mould (or mold) is rarely a problem in itself. It’s actually a sign of something else going on with your tree. Learn what sooty mould is, what causes it and why treating the…
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…
