UrbanMoms can hardly contain our excitement! With the help of our Florida Citrus partner we will be giving away, NOT 1, NOT 2, but 3 KitchenAid Artisan stand mixers with a juicer attachment. This "Main Squeeze" Prize is perfect for every homeowner to help you incorporate citrus into … [Read more...]
So You Think You Can Squeeze?!? Week 1! Vote and Win!
Welcome to So Think You Can Squeeze? Citrus Season 2! Over the next three weeks YOU get to be the one in the judge's seat as you decide which of our two aspiring citrus chefs has done the best job with three fabulous recipes featuring Florida Citrus products. Your job is simple: check in each … [Read more...]
So Just How Good is Citrus for You, Anyway?
As you know, I've been treated to a lot of delicious, fresh Florida citrus lately, and I know my family and I have been benefiting from the powerful nutritional punch these fruits pack. But beyond what I know about vitamin C, I was curious to find out just how good for us all this Florida grapefruit … [Read more...]
Buying, Picking and Storing Grapefruit
It's been a really grapefruit-y time in my house lately, what with the folks at Florida Citrus so generously sending me a case full of them! And I and my family have enjoyed trying some really amazing recipes as well as just generally enjoying eating this wonderful fruit. Recently I've received some … [Read more...]
Asparagus Stir Fry with Grapefruit and Almonds
Okay seriously? This recipe was delicious. Seriously delicious. And also very, very simple to prepare. And, this was also my first time actually cooking with grapefruit, since last week's recipe used raw grapefruit in salsa. I was a bit nervous about trying it, but as it turns out, I didn't need to … [Read more...]
Tips for a Packed Lunch
One of my 2009 New Year's resolutions was to prepare my daughters' school lunches the day before, instead of racing around on school day mornings in a panic trying to get them to finish their orange juice and cereal while I put together a rushed lunch kit and hurry them out the door, toothpaste … [Read more...]
Featured Recipe
When the folks at Florida Citrus sent me this recipe, I knew I had to try it out! I love latin flavours, and the black bean salsa with tropical fruits sounded amazing, too. I had a feeling it would be a hit with my family, and I sure wasn't disappointed. The recipe itself was a breeze to make - you … [Read more...]
Family Day – Snacks on The Go
Many Canadians are lucky enough to be able to celebrate Family Day this February 16. It's the perfect time for a holiday - mid-winter blahs are at their peak, and the period between Christmas and Easter is the longest stretch we have to endure without a holiday. So Family Day comes as a very welcome … [Read more...]
Liquid Love
Valentine's Day is here again, and if you've known me for a while, you'll know I'm always on the lookout for a novel, non-cheesy way to share the love, hopefully without putting on ten pounds in the process. I have a thing about chocolates (too predictable) and roses (ditto). Dinner at a fab resto … [Read more...]
Florida Grapefruit
It's a weekday morning and you're in the kitchen pondering breakfast. What are the options? Cereal? Sure. Toasted bagel? Okay. Florida orange juice? Always. There are tons of options out there for a healthy breakfast, and our Go2Girlz panel of product testers recently had the pleasure of … [Read more...]