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Default Cara Cara Oranges, revisited

On Tue, 27 Jan 2009 20:03:35 -0800, Lin >
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>Bob brought home a bag from Costco and I've tried my very first one.
>
>I would have preferred a thinner rind, but the fruit inside was
>pleasing. Not overly grapefruitish and very juicy. There was a hint of
>something floral that I can't quite describe. My first try is good, but
>I still think I prefer a Satsuma or Clemintine mandarins. The blood
>oranges we got last week are tasty as well, albeit quite messy with all
>that red, pulpy goodness.
>
>The bag does show they are a product of the USA, distributed by Trinity
>Fruit Sales out of Fresno.
>
>Just wanted to let those know who were looking for Cara Caras is that
>they are out there now.
>
>--Lin


My local supermarket, Food Lion for those of you in the south east,
had Cara Cara and Blood oranges for $1.49/lb. I bought a dozen Bloods
but skipped the Cara Cara. The skin looked too thick and besides I
still have about 6 Temple oranges I need to finish.

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Susan N.

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