1- The clementine is a hybrid fruit. The clementine is the fruit resulting from the cross between a mandarin and a bitter orange. Its botanical name is Citrus reticulata. Just like the Mandarin tree, its close relative, the clementine tree is a member of the Rutaceae family. 2- The clementine is n ...
one might think, the orange blossom is not that of the tree that yields table oranges or Citrus sinensis. It is the flower of the sour orange tree or bitter orange tree (Citrus aurantium). This tree of the Rutaceae family is native to Asia and its flower has been used in the East since ancient ti ...
of combining fruity, floral and tangy flavors. To note: the Cointreau liqueur used in this blend owes its unique flavor to a Marriage of sweet and bitter orange peels. It is one of the favorite liqueurs of mixologists in the most famous bars in the world. The Margarita is today part of the my ...
To note: this cake has the color of chocolate but not the taste. If you want to find the bitterness of cocoa, we recommend serving this cake with bitter orange jam or topping it with jelly. Did you know that? The carob is the fruit of the carob tree, a typical Mediterranean tree. It comes i ...
1- Choosing the right rootstock When it's not possible to plant a citrus tree in the ground, you can still have a beautiful citrus tree in a pot as long as you choose the right rootstock. This is the first of 5 tips for having beautiful citrus trees. Among the trees in the Rutaceae family, it's no ...
his small but powerful exotic fruit! In Europe, it is starting to be used in desserts and cocktails for its flavor that reminds both of tangerine and bitter orange. If you haven't tried this citrus fruit yet, it is likely that you will soon have the opportunity to taste it as its aromatic power and ...
