My dilemma has to do with the cute little miniature oranges sporting adorable names at the market like Clementines, Cuties and Satsumas. In addition, there are mandarins, tangerines, tangelos and of course various varieties of oranges. I seem to be puzzled about the fact that some of these are sweet, some are sour, some have seeds, while Clementines and Satsumas are seedless.
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| Clementines |
Several of these are easier to peel than others. After doing a little online research, I think I’ve figured out that the ones growing in our backyard are called tangerines because they have tons of seeds.
(Note to my writing friends: Therefore, if you have a character who likes tangerines, he’ll probably be spitting out some seeds!)
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| These are mandarins(I'm sorry, but don't they look like the clementines?) |
Honestly, I’m still confused, but I’m very glad I have this opportunity to wish everyone a wonderful Chinese New Year. It’s the year of the Dragon which, among all the Chinese horoscope/calendar animals, is considered the leader, the ultimate top symbol, and major daddio of calendar symbols.
The dragon stands for loyalty, passion, strength, art, generosity and self-assurance. Sounds sweet and seedless to me—mandarin mimosas anyone? Here’s to everyone having a magnificent year!
The dragon stands for loyalty, passion, strength, art, generosity and self-assurance. Sounds sweet and seedless to me—mandarin mimosas anyone? Here’s to everyone having a magnificent year!
Long live the Dragon!
This was a great post! And the year of the Dragon sounds like a great one, hopefully for us all! Happy Chinese to anyone celebrating the Chinese New year! And Eve, you really informed me a lot about the different types of madarins, tangerines, etc. As writers, we never know when this information may come handy! Enjoy your tangerines in your garden and may they bring you good fortune, health and happiness!!
ReplyDeleteAnother nice post. I'm privy to the fat Florida navel oranges. They're soooo juicy and delicious.
ReplyDeleteI'm needing a Dragon type of year this year. Oh, and I love Cuties. Easy for my kids to peel. Plus, who can resist a Cutie?
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this! I had no idea. I always want the easy to peel, sweet stuff with no seeds and am always disappointed when I get my produce home and got the wrong thing. Now I just get the stuff out of the can. :)
ReplyDeleteI'd wondered if the whole oranges at new years was a more of a widespread thing or not... apparently it is!
ReplyDeleteI've never had tangerines myself.
Never? Too bad, because they taste delicious!
DeleteA mandarin mimosa sounds delightful!
ReplyDeleteMy granddaughter and I love Clementines we go through a bag a week! We used to eat naval oranges but they're hard to peel. I never thought about how many types of oranges there are out there. Happy Chinese New Year!
ReplyDeleteI wish it was warm enough here to grow oranges! My husband and I are mandarin lovers simply because they are easy to peel and are sweet tasting.
ReplyDeleteNice post. I settled on clementines because of no seeds and so easy to peel, and they are often very sweet.
ReplyDeleteWe are orange addicts at my house! You'd think that would keep us healthy! I would love a tangerine tree in the back, though the seedless variety would be nice too. :)
ReplyDeleteJust had a Cutie for breakfast. Although I accidentally squirted some juice into my eye. That'll wake ya up!
ReplyDeleteHey Eve! I'm not Chinese, but I'll take another Happy New Year! I love those little oranges..I can't believe you have a tangerine tree in your backyard! That's amazing...I've never seen a tree with oranges on it..we have piles of apple trees up here, and nut trees..an orange tree sounds so exotic and wonderful..I wonder what they plant to grow a clementine tree? lol!
ReplyDeleteI'm not a huge orange fan...I'd rather drink my oranges actually...I think it's the skin part on the inside...I usually just suck the juice out and leave the rest...Ok, I know that's gross...
ReplyDeleteHowever, clementines and tangerines (when ripe) are so good and sweet and juicy...love them. I love the smell of all the citrusy fruits...
Still, I'd rather drink my oranges.
i was lucky enough to photograph friends picking oranges that ended up being served out to the poor and homeless. the oranges make for such a beautiful image in different ways. i like the images you chose.
ReplyDeleteI didn't realise there were so many varieties.
ReplyDeleteHappy Chinese New Year.
I love tangerines ... strawberries more. I treat myself occasionally to a small tub of strawberries, eating them, sprinkled with equal. Thanks for visiting and chatting at my blog today, Roland
ReplyDeleteHi there. I found you via the Aussie BBQ. Lovely blog!
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Liza@MiddlePassages
When Dragons eat tangerines, do the seeds catch fire when spit out? Wait, am I confusing Bug Bunny Dragons with Chinese Dragons?
ReplyDeleteOh no, could it be that Dragons are as complicated as orange citrus fruit?!
Lynn I never thought of that fire and spitting connection. Interesting.
DeleteThe one thing they have in common is that they all taste good!
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