On the left, the mysterious Buddha Hand, used primarily in cordials and medicine
As promised in January 5’s Seasonal Pantry, here are photos of the DeSantis Farm citrus available at the Santa Rosa farmers market on both Wednesdays and Saturdays, along with links to many of my favorite citrus-based recipes from the Seasonal Pantry Archives.
Tiny Calamondini have sour flesh and edible sweet skin
Texas lemons are big and sour, perfect for jam and marmalade
Do you have a favorite way to enjoy citrus, especially rare or uncommon citrus? Please share it here.
The best way to get to know unfamiliar fruits is to taste, taste, taste and then let your palate and imagination guide you
Bulghur Wheat Salad with Parsley & Lemon
Heloise Frost’s Breakfast Marmalade
David Lebovitz’s Seville Orange Marmalade
Cara Cara Oranges with Olive Oil, Black Pepper & Maldon Sea Salt, with several variations
Cara Cara Oranges, Fennel & Onions, with Pecorino, Speck, Olive Oil & Fennel Pollen
Orange, Pomegranate & Arugula Salad with Bellwether Carmody
Frisee with Grapefruit, Avocado & Crab
The highly coveted Seville Orange, one of the best fruits for marmalade
Dungeness Crab with Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette
Sweet limes are remarkably smooth, with none of the pucker-effect of more acidic citrus
Crab Cakes with Fresh Lime Juice
