Tag Archives: blood oranges

Just plain oranges

Posted on May 23, 2010 by chasingcappuccinos

We had a bit of a shock this morning. We made our daily spremuta and the oranges were just…orange. They weren’t speckled with even a hint of red. They looked anemic. A year ago in Chicago, this was the norm … Continue reading →

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La stagione è arrivata

Posted on May 19, 2010 by chasingcappuccinos

The season of spring has arrived. Here are some of the spoils from shopping at the ortofrutta (fruit & vegetable stands) this afternoon. One of the best things about living in Italy is the freshness and quality of the local … Continue reading →

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