Hello all and Happy Saturday! Next week’s bins will be absolutely delicious! They will be varied with fruits and veggies that are sure to spark many recipe ideas! We are particularly excited for one of our new items: Cara Cara Red Navel Oranges coming in from California.
Cara Cara oranges have developed a bit of a cult following since their discovery in 1976 on a navel tree at Hacienda Cara Cara in Venezuela, which is where their name comes from! They are thought to be a cross between two very different types of Navel oranges, and have a ruby red flesh and more complex flavor. You’ll find a couple in your bin this week, so you can be the judge!
Aren't they just beautiful?!
A low-acid variety of the navel, the cara cara looks like a pink grapefruit, tastes like a less-rich version of the mandarine with a subtle rosewater scent, and makes for addictive snacking.
Honey has been a hot topic in the news the past few months. Nature’s sweetener has been under scrutiny in the U.S. for being privately imported. No worries here! Luckily, New Roots offers LOCAL and ORGANIC Sunny Honey from Mt. Baker. This is just another lesson in knowing where your food is coming from at the grocery store.
Be sure to check out this week’s featured recipe! A delicious and hearty soup, it will definitely help warm up your week!
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