All About California Cling Peaches

As we wrap up August we thought we would take a moment to talk about California Cling Peaches. Here are some facts from the California Cling Peaches website.

Peach History

The peach belongs to the rose family

China is the original home of the peach tree

California gold miners were the first to commercially farm California Cling Peaches

There are two categories of peach, Clingstone and Freestone, distinguished by the ease with which the edible area pulls away from the stone (pit)

California Cling Peach Industry

California Cling Peaches are the variety most commonly used for commercial canning as they are exceptional in their ability to retain their flavor and consistency

Almost all Cling Peaches are processed and rarely found fresh

In 2001 California harvested 470,000 tons of Cling Peaches

Butte, Fresno, Kings, Madera, Merced, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Sutter, Tulare and Yuba counties produce most of the state’s Cling Peaches

California’s climate provides an ideal setting for peach trees, which require a chilling season followed by warmer days combined with rich soil and adequate water to produce the most flavorful fruit

Pruning is usually done in winter and thinning in spring to deliver the premium-sized fruit at harvest

Harvest commences at the end of June in the San Joaquin Valley to the south and comes to an end after Labor Day in the Sacramento Valley to the north

 Peach trees are usually planted with a minimum density of 121 trees per acre, their leaves nearly touching

Each acre produces an average of 18 tons of Cling Peaches per year

The California Cling Peach Board was established to promote California Cling Peaches domestically and internationally through the use of industry standards, education, research and innovation
   
If you’re interested in additional industry information, please visit our Industry Resources section

The Canned Advantage

Results of several nutrition studies show that canned fruit are as nutritious as their fresh and frozen counterparts

Canneries operate seven days a week throughout the harvest so that the fruit retains all the nutritional value and flavor

In most cases, peaches are canned within 24 hours of being picked, which insures that the peaches maintain nutritional value and flavor
    
Canned peaches retain vitamins A and C throughout their canned life

Most canned peaches have a shelf life of two years
    
California Cling Peaches are processed in one of four ways–sliced, halved, diced or added to fruit cocktail and mixed fruit

In 1999-2000, US per capita consumption of canned peaches was 4.4 pounds

For more tips and serving ideas, visit the “Versatile Canned Peach” in the Peach Tips section

Nutrition & Flavor

California Cling Peaches contain vitamin C, an antioxidant, which boosts the immune system, promotes healing and builds strong connective tissue to stabilize bones

Well-balanced diets, rich in fruits and vegetables, including California Cling Peaches, reduce the risk of many types of cancer, heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, stroke and even premature aging

Sweet, juicy and ready to eat, canned California Cling Peaches are an all-American family favorite

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Some Comments On Respect and Dignity

From our website sunburstontranges.com… Please look under the navigation tab “The Way” and click on the image on the upper left side.

"The gentleman applies himself to the roots. Once the roots are firmly established, the Way will grow"

As we have traveled down the many roads of life, some highways, some dirt roads, and some dead ends, we have given and we have taken. Along the way, we have experienced the ‘giving’ is always better than the ‘receiving’ . No matter your beliefs, your up-bringing, or your visions, the undeniable paradox exists ‘the more you give the more you get’.

Our credence is our duty to take charge to care for those who have cared for us. Whenever the situation arises, whether our family, our friends, our employees, or others, and regardless of the circumstances, we exhibit the respect and the dignity we hope for ourselves.

We learn to hold as a value the respect of one’s opinion, (whether or not our own) the respect of one’s accomplishments, the respect of one’s authority, whether inherited or earned, and the respect of life itself. A definition of dignity reads, “The quality of being worthy of esteem or respect”. The paradox continues and respect and dignity go hand in hand.

We are born without the ability to self-sustain, somehow learn to navigate those roads of life, and then, for many, a are back from whence we began. Sometimes, out of respect, we must face tasks that do not seem very dignified for us to perform in order for others to retain their own dignity. We feel sacrificing our own dignity reaps rewards beyond the respect of those who need our help or sometimes just need our understanding, love, and friendship.

The most common response people offer is that dignity is about respect. To the contrary, dignity is not the same as respect. Dignity is our inherent value and worth as human beings; everyone is born with it. Respect, on the other hand, is earned through one’s actions.

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Orange Juice To Satisfy Your Taste

For over 30 years we have been a part of the fresh-squeezed orange juice industry. Sunburst Oranges offers its services and knowledge to provide the OJC (Orange Juice Connoisseur) the best orange available, at any given time of the year, to make the finest, premium, freshly-squeezed juice possible.

Three steps to home squeezed orange juice...

1. Pick Box Size - 3 sizes to choose from:

 • USPS Medium box of juice oranges – $23.35delivered

(enough to make approximately 10 glasses of juice)

• USPSLarge box of juice oranges – $34.50 delivered

(enough to make approximately 18 glasses of juice)

• FedExLarge box of juice oranges – $49.00 delivered

(enough to make approximately 30 glasses of juice)

2. Pick Shipping Frequency

• One time • Every 2 weeks • Once per month

3. Pick Shipping Period

Every 2 weeks - 15% discount

Once per month - 10% discount

Varieties of oranges will vary during different months of the year. Each box contains a variety description, origin, hints to achieving the best flavour profile for that particular variety as well as a standard guide to sanitation and storage to best protect and preserve your work.

Get the freshest juice possible – click on link of your choice of size above to get started

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Should You Drink Your Oranges

Should we all eat more fruits and vegetables? 

The general advice is to opt for the whole fruit, since juices are stripped of the fiber – which most us don't get enough of — in whole fruit. 

And let's face it: Most commercial (store bought) orange juice contains a lot of sugar, which most of us already consume too much of. Could we consider whether we use the whole fruit or a glass of juice, which one seems more healthful? 

So the basic question is… 

Speaking of nutrition, should we drink orange juice or eat the whole orange?

Fruit juice is often perceived as healthy. That’s understandable, given that it is natural and has the word “fruit” in it. However… what many people fail to realize is that fruit juice is also loaded with sugar. In fact, fruit juice often contains just as much sugar and calories as a sugary soft drink… and sometimes even more.

Fruit juice does contains vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, but it lacks Fiber The small amounts of vitamins and antioxidants in the juice also do not make up for the large amount of sugar. The simple reasons to eat the whole fruit is no added sugars and the fiber that it contains. Whole oranges are rich in fiber if you are talking about eating the sections inside.

When we eat whole fruit, it takes significant effort to chew and swallow them. The sugar in them is also bound within fibrous structures that break down slowly during digestion. Not only that, but fruit is also very fulfilling… so it’s hard to eat a lot of it.

For these reasons, the sugar in whole fruit gets sent to the liver slowly and in small amounts. The liver can easily metabolize these small amounts without being overloaded.

Controlled metabolic studies show that liquid sugar can cause insulin resistance, raise triglycerides and small, dense LDL cholesterol, elevate oxidized LDL cholesterol and cause belly fat accumulation… in as little as 10 weeks.

Although most of the studies are using sugar-sweetened or fructose-sweetened drinks, there is no reason to assume that 100% fruit juice would be any different. The sugar molecules are identical and your liver won’t be able to tell the difference.

But just in case you’re in doubt, some studies did use actual fruit juice. In one of them, 480 ml (16 ounces) of grape juice per day for 3 months caused insulin resistance and increased waist circumference in overweight individuals.

In another study, consuming 2 or more servings of fruit juice per day was associated with more than a doubled risk of gout in women.

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Ethics Of A Farmer

From our website. sunburstoranges.com… When a farmer ‘skimps’, or bends the rules, it will ultimately be reflected in what he produces. An ethical farmer will always try to be efficient and effective; if they are not, they will no longer farm.

Definitions of Ethics:

• motivation for behavior based on ideas of right or wrong

• the philosophical study of moral wishes and rules

• a belief that something is very important

A farmer has many items to consider. Basically a farmer is “forced” to have high ethics in order to be successful over the “long run”.

We personally know farmers who have ruined their land by not being smart in their farming practices; only “taking” from the soil and not “giving” back. They no longer farm today. We know farmers that are in now in jail for misleading their customers and ultimately the consumers by  adulteration of  products. They no longer farm today. We know farmers that did not pay their bills as they spent their money on personal gratifications first. They no longer farm today.

The farmers we know believe what they do is important for their own livelihood and for creating great, safe, nourishing produce and products. They make certain adequate safe water supplies are maintained whilst protecting the environment. They give back to their communities and take care of their employees, even the ones that are only seasonal. They take great pride in their products, their land, their families, their communities and their contribution to sustainability.

They are still farming today.

A farmer has many items to consider. "A farmer is not working hard enough unless he sees the sunrise and the sunset from the field." We believe in simplicity. It is astonishing as well as sad, how many trivial affairs even the wisest man thinks he must attend to in a day; how singular an affair he thinks he must omit.

In society you will not find health, but in nature. Unless our feet at least stood in the midst of nature, all our faces would be pale and livid. Society is always diseased, and the best is the most so. There is no scent in it so wholesome as that of the pines, nor any fragrance so penetrating and restorative as the life-everlasting in high pastures. I would keep some book of natural history always by me as a sort of elixir, the reading of which should restore the tone of the system.

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Chicken and Peaches Recipe

Since August is National Peaches month we thought it would be a great time for this wonderful chicken and peaches recipe. This is a tasty and healthy recipe your family will absolutely love.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
4 peaches, pitted, thickly sliced or halved
1/2 lemon, juiced
1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken thighs
2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breast
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 shallot, chopped
1 (2-inch) piece ginger, grated or minced
3/4 cup chicken stock
2/3 cup peach preserves
2 teaspoons hot sauce (recommended: Frank's Red Hot)
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

Directions

Heat a medium skillet with the butter over medium heat. Add the peaches and the juice of 1/2 lemon, and cook until tender and lightly golden, 10 minutes. Turn off the heat.

While the peaches cook, heat 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, a turn of the pan, in a large skillet over medium-high to high heat. Cut the chicken breasts in half across the center of each breast to make 4 equal portions. Add the chicken breasts and thighs to the pan and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook until the chicken is cooked through, about 12 minutes, then remove to a plate and cover with foil.

Drizzle the pan with the remaining extra-virgin olive oil, half a turn of the pan. Add the chopped shallot, and the ginger, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the stock, the preserves, hot sauce and Worcestershire sauce and season with black pepper, to taste. Cook over medium heat for a couple of minutes to thicken. Arrange the chicken and peaches on a platter and douse with peach sauce. Portions are 1 piece of light meat and 1 thigh per person.

Total Time: 25 minutes
Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

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Do You Want The Very Best Orange Juice?

For over 30 years we have been a part of the fresh-squeezed orange juice industry. Sunburst Oranges offers its services and knowledge to provide the OJC (Orange Juice Connoisseur) the best orange available, at any given time of the year, to make the finest, premium, freshly-squeezed juice possible.

Three steps to home squeezed orange juice...

1. Pick Box Size - 3 sizes to choose from:

 • USPS Medium box of juice oranges – $23.35delivered

(enough to make approximately 10 glasses of juice)

• USPSLarge box of juice oranges – $34.50 delivered

(enough to make approximately 18 glasses of juice)

• FedExLarge box of juice oranges – $49.00 delivered

(enough to make approximately 30 glasses of juice)

2. Pick Shipping Frequency

• One time • Every 2 weeks • Once per month

3. Pick Shipping Period

Every 2 weeks - 15% discount

Once per month - 10% discount

Varieties of oranges will vary during different months of the year. Each box contains a variety description, origin, hints to achieving the best flavour profile for that particular variety as well as a standard guide to sanitation and storage to best protect and preserve your work.

Get the freshest juice possible – click on link of your choice of size above to get started

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180 South “E” Street

Porterville, CA  93257

559-561-3391

August is National Immunization Awareness Month

Louie's Loves reminds us that August is National Immunization Awareness Month.

Also, August 22nd is National Bring Your Cat to the Vet Day, and the perfect opportunity to schedule your cat’s routine check-up. 

Here are some brochures, flyers, and infographics to help you prepare for the veterinary visits and ways to help reduce the stress for you and your cat.

National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) is an annual observance held in August to highlight the importance of vaccination for people of all ages. NIAM was established to encourage people of all ages to make sure they are up to date on the vaccines recommended for them. Communities have continued to use the month each year to raise awareness about the important role vaccines play in preventing serious, sometimes deadly, diseases.

NIAM is sponsored by  the National Public Health Information Coalition (NPHIC). NPHIC, in collaboration with CDC's National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, developed communication toolkits to help you communicate about vaccines for various audiences. Each week of #NIAM16 focuses on a different stage of the lifespan:

People of all ages can protect their health with timely vaccination.

    Adults (Aug. 1-7)
    Pregnant women (Aug. 8-14)
    Babies and young children (Aug. 15-21)
    Preteens and teens (Aug. 22-28)

There is also an abbreviated toolkit for school-aged children to help you remind parents to get their children vaccinated before the school year starts.

The toolkits include sample key messages, media materials, social media messages, FAQs, and web links and resources. You can also get eye-catching NIAM logos and banners to highlight your participation in NIAM on your social media profiles. A media outreach toolkit is one of the new resources available this year to help you reach out to media on immunization-related topics.

Our Furry Friends

Not to leave about the cats of our nation... We take our children to the pediatrician once a year, you see your dentist every 6 months, and even your car gets an oil change every 3,000 to 5,000 miles; so why aren’t people taking their cats to the veterinarian for routine care? It seems hard to believe, but according to the American Humane Society, cats go the veterinarian half as often as dogs and many people only take their cat to the vet when their cat is sick. 

The fact is cats get sick too! While they are masters at hiding illness, they also suffer from many of the same disease as their canine and human counterparts. 

In case you didn’t mark your calendar, August 22nd is Take Your Cat to the Vet Day and it is a great time to remind everyone about the importance of preventive care. You wouldn’t dream of skipping your kids’ doctor appointments, so why should your cat’s veterinary check-ups be any different?

So what does your vet do during these routine visits and why are they important?

Routine examinations allow veterinarians to check for signs of illness. In cats, these can be subtle and easy to overlook. Your vet will also do a head-to-tail exam to look for changes or abnormalities. The earlier medical issues are discovered and addressed the better the outcome.

Immunizations are an important way to protect pets from preventable infectious diseases. Your veterinarian will determine which vaccines your cat needs depending on their age, lifestyle and risk exposure.

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Japanese Orange Blossom Trees

Some flowering trees bring an added benefit of sweet fragrance to a home garden. The Japanese orange blossom tree (Pittosporum tobira), also called Japanese mock orange, is a good example, with flowers whose scent is reminiscent of the sweet orange blossom. The Japanese orange blossom tree is native to subtropical parts of Japan and China and suitable for U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 8 through 10.

The Japanese orange blossom tree grows as a small tree or large shrub that can be 15 feet tall and equally wide at maturity. An evergreen plant, it has ornamental, glossy green leaves that can be up to 5 inches long and have light undersides. The tree's foliage is usually quite lush and dense, making it attractive even when not in bloom. In spring, small, five-petaled, fragrant white flowers open in clusters at the tips of the branches; over time, the flowers mature to a light yellow. After petals fall, green capsules appear and ripen to a brown color, and then split to reveal showy, bright red seeds.

In areas where winters are frost-free, the Japanese orange blossom tree can be sited in any garden location, but is especially useful near patios, porches or windows where its fragrance can be appreciated. In colder parts of USDA zone 8, the tree does best planted in a warm location, such as near the south- or west-facing wall of a building, or on a slope, where cold air can drain away to lower areas. The Japanese orange blossom tree does well planted in either full sun or partial shade, but the amount of light it receives may affect its growth habit. Although the tree has a generally rounded shape, one grown in shade tends to be taller that a tree grown in full sun.

The tree tolerates any type of soil but does best in one that is fertile and well drained. It also needs an average amount of moisture, and a newly planted tree may need supplemental watering during dry spells. Once established, however, the tree is quite tolerant of drought and has good resistance to salt, making it adaptable to coastal locations. The Japanese flowering orange doesn't require regular pruning, but you can cut branches back by about one-third each year to help control its size. The tree may be subject to some insect pests, including aphids, scale and mealy bugs. These can be controlled with insecticidal sprays as needed.

In addition to the common variety of Japanese flowering orange, several specialized cultivars are also available. One of these is a variegated form (P. tobira "Variegatum") that is slightly dwarfed, growing 5-to-10-feet tall, and has grayish-green leaves with white margins. It is more tender than other cultivars and is suitable for USDA plant zones 9 and 10. Another variety called "Wheeler's Dwarf" (P. tobira "Wheeler's Dwarf") has especially dark green, shiny leaves and is densely branched and more shrub-like, reaching a height of only 2 or 3 feet, while "Glen St. Mary" (P. tobira "Glen St. Mary") is a slower-growing variety that reaches a height of 6 or 8 feet at maturity. 

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August 18th Serendipity Day

Definition of Serendipity-
an aptitude for making desirable discoveries by accident.  I love the thought of desirable discoveries by accident I hope something serendipitous happens to you today.

Serendipity. It’s not a word we come across often, but when we do, we want to look it up, to see what it means. Serendipity is defined as an aptitude for making desirable discoveries by accident. It's what we call good fortune or luck. This word was first coined by the English author Horace Walpole in 1754 and he explained that the root of his new word was taken from ‘The Three Princes of Serendip,’ a Persian fairytale about princes who "were always making discoveries, by accidents and sagacity, of things which they were not in quest of."

So when we are on a journey and discover something unexpected that is serendipity.

While most of us would be happy just reading about this term and then moving on, Madeleine Kay went on to create a Serendipity Day which is celebrated on August 18th.

Kay defines serendipity as “the willingness to live your life as though everything is a miracle….with the belief at any moment, something wonderful is about to happen.” The purpose of the day is to give people an opportunity to live serendipitously, to be open to the endless possibilities that life has to offer and embrace them. 

on Serendipity Day we have the freedom to

Step outside the box. Today step outside your comfort zone and trust that you will be fine regardless of the journey. 

Step away from routine. Most of us do the same thing every day. 9 – 5 job, school, kids, dinner, household chores, the list is endless, but monotonous. On August 18th change it up a bit. Do something different to feel alive.

Embrace and trust the unknown. We all plan for our future, have our goals and our to-do lists. But, the universal truth is change is the only constant. So rather than holding on to our rigid plans let’s start by taking baby steps of faith. Let us have the courage to know that nothing happens by accident, and that everything is part of a grand plan that we need to trust.

Be completely immersed in the now. The present moment is the only one we have. We need to be fully here in the now to pay attention to where life wants to lead us.

Help someone out anonymously. We are here to serve each other and it is through service that we find ourselves at peace.

Taking a step towards making our dream a reality. Many of us have put our dreams on hold. On Serendipity Day we are encouraged to birth them, to see where they lead.

Live serendipitously today and have faith in all that the universe will offer to you.

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August Is National Peach Month

The peach (Prunus persica) is a deciduous tree native to the region of Northwest China between the Tarim Basin and the north slopes of the Kunlun Shan mountains, where it was first domesticated and cultivated. It bears an edible juicy fruit called a peach or a nectarine.

The specific epithet persica refers to its widespread cultivation in Persia, whence it was transplanted to Europe. It belongs to the genus Prunus which includes the cherry, apricot, almond and plum, in the rose family. The peach is classified with the almond in the subgenus Amygdalus, distinguished from the other subgenera by the corrugated seed shell.

Peach and nectarines are the same species, even though they are regarded commercially as different fruits. In contrast to peaches, whose fruits present the characteristic fuzz on the skin, nectarines are characterized by the absence of fruit-skin trichomes (fuzz-less fruit); genetic studies suggest nectarines are produced due to a recessive allele, whereas peaches are produced from a dominant allele for fuzzy skin.

Cultivated peaches are divided into clingstones and freestones, depending on whether the flesh sticks to the stone or not; both can have either white or yellow flesh. Peaches with white flesh typically are very sweet with little acidity, while yellow-fleshed peaches typically have an acidic tang coupled with sweetness, though this also varies greatly. Both colors often have some red on their skin. Low-acid white-fleshed peaches are the most popular kinds in China, Japan, and neighbouring Asian countries, while Europeans and North Americans have historically favoured the acidic, yellow-fleshed cultivars.

The scientific name persica, along with the word "peach" itself and its cognates in many European languages, derives from an early European belief that peaches were native to Persia. The Ancient Romans referred to the peach as malum persicum "Persian apple", later becoming French pêche, hence the English "peach". The scientific name, Prunus persica, literally means "Persian plum", as it is closely related to the plum.
Fossil record

Fossil endocarps with characteristics indistinguishable from those of modern peaches have been recovered from late Pliocene deposits in Kunming, dating to 2.6 million years ago. In the absence of evidence that the plants were in other ways identical to the modern peach, the name Prunus kunmingensis has been assigned to these fossils.
History

Although its botanical name Prunus persica refers to Persia (present Iran) from where it came to Europe, genetic studies suggest peaches originated in China, where they have been cultivated since the early days of Chinese culture, circa 2000 BC. Peaches were mentioned in Chinese writings as far back as the 10th century BC and were a favoured fruit of kings and emperors. The history of cultivation of peaches in China has been extensively reviewed citing numerous original manuscripts dating back to 1100 BC.

The peach was brought to India and Western Asia in ancient times.Peach cultivation also went from China, through Persia, and reached Greece by 300 BC. Alexander the Great introduced the fruit into Europe after he conquered the Persians. Peaches were well known to the Romans in first century AD, and were cultivated widely in Emilia-Romagna. Peach trees are portrayed in the wall paintings of the towns destroyed by the Vesuvius eruption of 79 AD, while the oldest known artistic representations of the fruit are in the two fragments of wall paintings, dated back to the 1st century AD, in Herculaneum, now preserved in the National Archaeological Museum in Naples.

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Orange Asian Chicken Recipe

Are you a fan of an Asian chicken recipe at your local Chinese restaurant or say a nearby Panda Express?  Well if we may so ourselves this recipe will leave your mouth watering and make this your new favorite.

Ingredients

    Sauce:
    1 1/2 cups water
    2 tablespoons orange juice
    1/4 cup lemon juice
    1/3 cup rice vinegar
    2 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
    1 tablespoon grated orange zest
    1 cup packed brown sugar
    1/2 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
    1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
    2 tablespoons chopped green onion
    1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
    3 tablespoons cornstarch
    2 tablespoons water

    Chicken:
    2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
    1 cup all-purpose flour
    1/4 teaspoon salt
    1/4 teaspoon pepper
    3 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

Pour 1 1/2 cups water, orange juice, lemon juice, rice vinegar, and soy sauce into a saucepan and set over medium-high heat. Stir in the orange zest, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, chopped onion, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat, and cool 10 to 15 minutes.

Place the chicken pieces into a resealable plastic bag. When contents of saucepan have cooled, pour 1 cup of sauce into bag. Reserve the remaining sauce. Seal the bag, and refrigerate at least 2 hours.

In another resealable plastic bag, mix the flour, salt, and pepper. Add the marinated chicken pieces, seal the bag, and shake to coat.

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place chicken into the skillet, and brown on both sides. Drain on a plate lined with paper towels, and cover with aluminum foil.

Wipe out the skillet, and add the sauce. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Mix together the cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water; stir into the sauce. Reduce heat to medium low, add the chicken pieces, and simmer, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Time: 3 hours 20 minutes 4 servings 445 calories each servings

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It Is Easy To Get The Freshest OPranges

Orange Juice Connoisseurs Choices

For over 30 years we have been a part of the fresh-squeezed orange juice industry. Sunburst Oranges offers its services and knowledge to provide the OJC (Orange Juice Connoisseur) the best orange available, at any given time of the year, to make the finest, premium, freshly-squeezed juice possible.

Three steps to home squeezed orange juice...

1. Pick Box Size - 3 sizes to choose from:

 • USPS Medium box of juice oranges – $23.35delivered

(enough to make approximately 10 glasses of juice)

• USPSLarge box of juice oranges – $34.50 delivered

(enough to make approximately 18 glasses of juice)

• FedExLarge box of juice oranges – $49.00 delivered

(enough to make approximately 30 glasses of juice)

2. Pick Shipping Frequency

• One time • Every 2 weeks • Once per month

3. Pick Shipping Period

Every 2 weeks - 15% discount

Once per month - 10% discount

Varieties of oranges will vary during different months of the year. Each box contains a variety description, origin, hints to achieving the best flavour profile for that particular variety as well as a standard guide to sanitation and storage to best protect and preserve your work.

Get the freshest juice possible – click on link of your choice of size above to get started

Are you looking for Lemons to use as gifts for a business associates, family or friends? A quick visit to http://sunburstoranges.com can solve all of your fresh gift giving adventures. We sell only the finest selections and the freshest citrus you can buy.

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Sunburst Oranges

180 South “E” Street

Porterville, CA  93257

559-561-3391

August is Psoriasis Awareness Month!

August is Psoriasis Awareness Month!  Throughout the month, we’ll be sharing resources for treating and managing psoriatic disease to empower you to take control of your health. Each week, we’ll unlock a new challenge to test your knowledge and provide you with everything you need to live a full, vibrant and active life.

The National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF) is a non-profit organization with a mission to drive efforts to cure psoriatic disease and improve the lives of those affected. NPF is committed to forming a coalition of Psoriatic Psuperheroes to create a movement to spread the word that psoriasis isn’t contagious—awareness is!

Click the first box to get started. If you miss a week, don’t worry. You can start anytime throughout the month. All challenge deadlines are in September, so there is plenty of time to get involved. Good luck!

To ensure that people living with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis have access to the treatments needed to manage their disease, the National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF) will hold a congressional briefing today to address the emotional and mental implications of psoriatic disease.

This briefing will include Cyndi Lauper, pop icon and spokeswoman for “I'm PsO Ready,” a national initiative driven by NPF and Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation to highlight the physical, emotional and social challenges of psoriasis. The briefing will also include NPF medical board member, board-certified dermatologist and clinical psychologist Dr. Richard Fried of Yardley Dermatology and Yardley Clinical Research Associates.

In addition to dealing with the physical suffering and an increased risk of comorbidities, such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes, many patients struggle with depression and a reduced quality of life due to the social stigma associated with psoriatic disease.

Recent studies have found that those living with psoriasis have a 39 percent increased risk of being diagnosed with depression than those without the disease1. Those with a combination of both psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis suffer higher rates of anxiety and depression than those with psoriasis alone.

For many, treating their disease is the first step in reducing the risk of depression and improving overall quality of life. However, lack of access, lack of appropriate diagnosis, and lack of resources to get medication limit many patients from treating their disease. Congress can help address these issues by removing barriers that are making it hard for patients to treat their disease.

If you are looking for the perfect citrus for yourself or as a gift for a business associates, your family or friends? A quick visit to sunburstoranges.com can solve all of your fresh gift giving adventures. We sell only the finest selections and the freshest citrus you can buy.

Presented By:
Sunburst Oranges
180 South “E” Street
Porterville, CA  93257
559-561-3391