Sunburst Oranges: Honey Nature’s Best Food

Honey, a pure and natural food. It is one of nature’s best gifts. This deliciously sweet liquid provides healthy nutrients, gives us energy and does wonderful things for our skin. Who would imagine that all these wonderful benefits come from bees?

Collection
Bees begin the process of making honey by collecting flower nectar from all kinds of flowers. The species of flower determines the color and taste of the honey. Once they collect and digest the flower nectar, it’s regurgitated and turned into simple sugars that are deposited in honeycombs for storage. As bees hover in the honeycomb, they fan the honey by constantly moving their wings and moisture evaporates leaving a syrupy liquid, honey.

Extraction
Honeycombs, found in beehives, have to be extracted and cleaned. Bees create waxy seals on all the honeycomb openings to prevent leaking. This wax is removed, then honey is extracted by spinning the honeycombs in machines until the liquid settles in the bottom where it can be collected. This extraction process is typically done by beekeepers who tend the hives. Protective clothing and masks are worn to prevent bee stings while dealing with large numbers of bees.

Medicinal History
Honey has a long medicinal history. The ancient Egyptians not only made offerings of honey to their gods, they also used it as an embalming fluid and a dressing for wounds. On that last point, at least, they were on to something.

Today, many people swarm to honey for its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Holistic practitioners consider it one of nature's best all-around remedies.

But outside of the laboratory, claims for honey's healthfulness are unproven -- except in the area of wound care and, to a lesser extent, cough suppression.

Here's the truth behind the claims about honey's health benefits -- and an important warning.

Honey is natural and considered harmless for adults. But pediatricians strongly caution against feeding honey to children under 1 year old.

"Do not let babies eat honey," states foodsafety.gov, a web site of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

That's because of the risk of botulism. The spores of the botulism bacteria are found in dust and soil that may make their way into honey. Infants do not have a developed immune system to defend against infection, says an MD who is a Georgia neonatologist who heads the American Academy of Pediatrics' Committee on Nutrition.

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“Skaggs” Bonanza Navel Oranges

In the Early 1980’s, John Walker found a “limb sport” in a Navel citrus tree in a grove in Lindsay California. This branch of a Bonanza Navel was growing oranges with extremely smooth-skin and very sweet fruit that was maturing particularly early in the season. Through the courtesy of the grove owner, Mr. Skaggs, a cutting or “cultivar” was placed into the Citrus Clonal program.

Many of the specialty strains of the varieties of citrus have been discovered in this method. Citrus can produce a slightly different branch of fruit, on the same tree, and then propagate that new fruit, thus creating the variations.

Depending on the conditions Mother Nature gives us each year determines the size and number of oranges in each box. Regardless of her decisions, the medium box will hold 15 to 18 beautiful oranges.  $ 22.50

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Sunburst Oranges Citrus Makes Wonderful Natural Cleaners

Why pay ridiculous amounts of money for harsh dangerous commercial cleansers when you can create your own inexpensive and very effective versions using citrus peels that you might normally discard? What makes them so effective? Citrus peels naturally contain an oil called D-limonene which is a powerful solvent for dirt and particularly grease.

Disinfecting Citrus Cleanser
Chop up the peel of a large citrus fruit (orange or lemon). Combine it with 4 cups of water and bring it to a boil in a saucepan. Allow it to cool until it is warm. Stir in 6 tablespoons of vinegar and 3 teaspoons of borax. Mix well and pour the mixture into a spray bottle. Shake before use to mix the liquids. Spray hard surfaces with the mixture and wipe clean.

Citrus Vinegar All-Purpose Cleanser
Fill a glass jar with clean chopped citrus peels. Pour vinegar over the peels until they are completely submersed and screw the lid on the jar. Allow the concoction to sit, occasionally shaking the jar to mix the liquid. After four weeks, you can pour the concoction through a mesh strainer and into a spray bottle. Use the cleanser to clean countertops, stovetops, appliances, floors and glass.

Citrus Garbage Disposal Freshener
Drop the all of your citrus peels into your garbage disposal with three or four ice cubes. The ice cubes cool the grease, solidifying it, and the acid in the peels cuts it away. Turn on the disposal until the peels, ice cubes, grease and odors are gone. The citrus peels release a clean scent as they are broken down.

Citrus Metal Polish
When it comes to copper, brass and chrome, don’t use the harsh chemical polishes and instead put some elbow grease behind half a lemon. For extra oomph, before scrubbing, dip the lemon half into a plate covered in fine table salt, it will help exfoliate the surface for added shine. A bit of rubbing brings out the shine.

Powdered Citrus Cleanser
Combine 1 cup of baking soda, 2 teaspoons cream of tartar, 1/8 cup of borax and 1/4 cup grated citrus peel in a bowl. Mix the ingredients well and pour the mixture into a glass jar. Sprinkle the mixture onto dried spills or soap scum. Use a sponge or soft brush to scrub the mixture into the mess, breaking it up. Wipe clean with a wet cloth.

Optional: You can add 10 drops of lemon essential oil for greasy messes and stubborn stains, also this mixture can be used to sanitize cutting boards.

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180 South “E” Street
Porterville, CA  93257
559-561-3391

Sunburst Oranges Recognizes That November is World Vegan Month

Ever considered going vegan, but not sure where to start? Vegan Month is dedicated to educating about vegan eating and lifestyles, and encouraging you to give it a go. Take part by eating and living vegan, limiting animal cruelty, and most important living a healthier life!

Of course nearly everything that Sunburst Oranges sells is vegan friendly.

Before anyone needs to remind us that many of our Tuesday menus contain meat, we need to say that for all of us meatatarians citrus is a wonderful ingredient. The meatatarian often claims to be conserving veggies for those who would actually eat them, and keeps the veggies out of the waste stream, helping the environment, or keeping produce costs down.

I have eaten many wonderful purely vegan meals. I must confess that I just am not ready to say goodbye to meat forever.

Set yourself free from stereotypes

You probably know a vegan. Chances are you’ve talked to them already today. Heck, you may even be sitting behind one right now.

But you’d never have guessed it. There’s no such thing as a 'typical' vegan. There’s no dress code. No lingo. Just a group of people who are choosing to a different style of eating – their own way.

More than that, veganism is actually a protected belief under the Equality Act 2010. So we’re saying our last goodbyes to lettuce sandwiches: a new era of veganism is dawning.

Fall In Love With Vegan Living

There’s just something about vegan living that really gets some people excited, but you can’t quite put your finger on it. Ready to hear the big secret?

"You don’t have to be vegan to love vegan things"

Many products you love are vegan already, and it's always fun to experiment with some new stuff too. We know you care about animals, the environment, and your health. The great news is that vegan living is getting easier and easier. Look out for over 16,000 products registered with the Vegan Trademark worldwide. See at a glance that the product contains no animal ingredients and has not been tested on animals.

Obviously, if you’re ready to take the plunge and embrace vegan living to the full right away, then three cheers for you! 

But if you’re not about to go vegan anytime soon, don’t let that stop you from bringing the vegan products you know and love into your life more regularly. Then, when the time comes to try going vegan for real, you’ll make it look easy.

Can we say eat lots of citrus products. They are very good for you.    

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Porterville, CA  93257
559-561-3391

Sunburst Oranges Orange-Ginger-Glazed Carrots

Here is a quick and delicious recipe that just might get the children to eat their vegetables at your Thanksgiving dinner.

Orange-Ginger-Glazed Carrots

Recipe Time Prep:  15 Minutes Cook:  35 Minutes

Ingredients
1 (1-lb.) package baby carrots, thoroughly washed
1 teaspoon grated orange rind
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
2 teaspoons butter
2 teaspoons Sunburst Oranges honey
1 to 3 tsp. freshly grated ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions
Stir together all ingredients and 1 cup water in a medium saucepan over medium heat, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 30 to 35 minutes or until liquid evaporates and carrots are glazed.

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6,000 Oranges Makeup Art Display

Is this the craziest art installation yet? The Tate Gallery spent $45,000 on pyramid of 6,000 oranges costing $7.50 each - which visitors will then be encouraged to eat. Tate is a family of four art galleries in London, Liverpool and Cornwall known as Tate Modern, Tate Britain, Tate Liverpool and Tate St Ives.

Pyramid of Oranges by Roelof Louw was purchased for $45,000 by Tate Modern

Visitors are encouraged to eat an orange - which works out as $7.50 each Visitors are invited to take an orange and as a result the piece literally dematerialises and changes through visitor participation. 

The installation was first created by South African-born artist in 1967 It was designed to raise questions about the passage of time and decay

The Tate invested $150,000 on an empty room with lights that flicked on and off every five seconds and paid $27,000 for a sealed tin said to contain an artist's excrement.

But a pile of 6,000 oranges dubbed Soul City (Pyramid of Oranges) is tipped to be the Tate Modern's craziest art installation yet.

The taxpayer-backed London art gallery has spent $45,000 on the sculpture - which works out to be a five English pounds for each fruit.

British greengrocer Andreas Georghiou, of Chelsea, said: 'I'd love someone to walk in my shop and spend £30,000 on oranges.'

A Tate spokesman said the money had come from rich patrons and insisted Roelof Louw was "a significant figure in the context of sculptural experiment." 

The work was created to raise questions about ephemerality, time and decay. 

It first appeared at the Arts Laboratory, London in October 1967 and has featured prominently in recent exhibitions surveying the period since its ‘rediscovery’ by Clive Phillpott in 2000.

The Tate has a history of investing in unusual installations, such as Work 227: The lights going on and off.

It was awarded the Turner Prize, but several visitors walked out, saying the exhibit was unfit to be considered for the most celebrated prize in the art world.

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559-561-3391

Sunburst Oranges Features Chocolate Hedgehogs and Other Stafford Famous Chocolates

Assorted Chocolate Hedgehogs
These extremely popular and cute animals make for a great gift for kids and a fun surprise for adults.

Sunburst Orange Truffles
Sunburst orange truffles are so creamy and indulgent, bursting with luscious Sunburst Orange flavor. These creamy melt-in-your mouth dark chocolate truffles are made with 50% cocoa by masterful chocolatiers that make them a delicacy.

Taste of the Valley
Taste of the Valley box includes the signature items of the Santa Ynez Valley. The box contains Dark Chocolate Red Wine Truffles, Dark Chocolate Lavender Truffles, Ooey Gooey Bites, and homemade Sea Salt Caramels.

Assorted Truffles - 1/2 lb box
These decadent truffles have a sweet creamy ganache center infused with either Santa Ynez Valley red wine, or feature other elegant flavors ranging from Mocha Espresso to French Lavender.

Nuts and Chews
Choose from a variety of our organic crunchy nut clusters including Spanish peanuts, California walnuts and fresh roasted almonds. These creamy caramels are hand crafted from scratch using only the freshest ingredients.

Exotic Sea Salt Caramels
This assortment features all natural infused salts using flavors from an ancient seabed high in the Himalayas to the spicy soul and sizzle of Baja Mexico. This combination is sure to leave a lasting impression.

All caramels, toffee, nuts and chews and truffles are handmade daily with only the freshest and finest ingredients. Some of the ingredients are grown right here in the San Joaquin Valley of California.

Are you looking for the perfect gift for business associates, family or friends? A quick visit to http://sunburstoranges.com can solve all of your fresh gift giving adventures. We have 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