you’re going to want to try this
Written on 9 January 2008 | Posted in eating, drinking | 13 Comments
Not just orange but actual oranges. Well, clementines, to be exact.
I wish I could remember what novel it was that I read this in, lo those many years ago. All I can remember about it was that it was a delicious novel and that it gave me this, a new way to eat clementines, that quickly became the only way I eat clementines.
You’re going to want to try this:
- peel a bunch of good, sweet clementines.
- remove as much of the white, pithy stuff as your patience and fingers will allow.
- break your pealed clementines into segments and place the segments on a plate or other flat utensil.
- place your clementine-filled plate in a warm dry place; a radiator works well, if you have one (although a kitchen counter does the trick, too).
- leave it there for a day.
- eat.
- thank me later.
I’m well aware that this sounds a little silly (stale oranges!) and I can almost see the dubious looks on your faces (stale oranges?). But, trust me when I tell you that good, sweet clementine segments become juicy morsels of awesome when you let them sit for a day. Their skins thin and dry out a little, giving you a hint of a crunch when you bite into them, followed by a rush of sweet delight. It’s a party in your mouth, people. And a healthy one, at that.
Oooh. And I know I wouldn’t mind the citrus-y scent either. But how to keep the one crazy cat from messing with it…hmmm.
9 January 2008 @ 23:59
Hmm – it sounds like something I should try!! I love the photo too!!
10 January 2008 @ 04:01
Oh yummy! Clementines are my favorite and I have some handy – I’ll have to try this. Your blog always inspires me to eat the healthiest things!
10 January 2008 @ 07:46
ok i have to admit it that sounds wierd!! but if you say its good i’ll try it! i’ll let you know how it is.
10 January 2008 @ 10:03
Well, you captured me with the photo. I’m craving all things “sunshine”. But, I’ll have to give this a serious try.
10 January 2008 @ 20:22
I’m no lover of fruit but after reading your post I’m craving clementines! Now I have to go to the shop! Gorgeous photograph, by the way.
11 January 2008 @ 13:24
Delish! Love clementines that way.
12 January 2008 @ 00:22
i have heard some awesome things about clementines. i just love their name. so pretty….’clementines’…..(some one should write a song about the ‘darlin things’….hehehee.
ok. sorry about that. *giggle*
soooo, i just love visiting your blog. it is so inspiring. your photos are amazing….you have a great eye. thank you for sharing your gifts with us.
so…don’t hate me, but i have gone and tagged you….of course, no pressure…but if ever you need an inspiration for a post, well….would love to hear 5 random and quirky facts about you…just wander over to my blog to see the *rules*…;)
off to try your clementime recipe….and i just can’t get that song outa my head now…………….
13 January 2008 @ 17:10
I tried it!!! it was weird at first but now i love them! thanks for telling us about them
14 January 2008 @ 13:34
Great photo, I’ll have to try that
14 January 2008 @ 20:39
sounds yummy to me! Just wanted to stop by and thank you for taking the time to let me know you read my blog. I subscribed to yours, too! Please stay in touch.
15 January 2008 @ 08:13
That’s really a literarical post and a funny one. Is it possible, that this comes from a Southamerican novel? They have sometimes a faible for celebration of eating! Your photo is the best promotion for this experiment
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15 January 2008 @ 18:52
I tried it! You are so right! They are delicious that way!
16 January 2008 @ 11:07