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All of the Grapefruit Goodness From National Grapefruit Month

Camilla Salem — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 04:16:15 PST

We kind of can't believe that March is already here, which means National Grapefruit Month is over. We were just getting started enjoying this delicious citrus fruit! No matter, we've rounded up all of our favorite posts about grapefruits, from cocktails to salads, so that we can keep eating (and drinking) them up throughout the rest of the year.

5 Ways to Enjoy Grapefruit to Its Fullest

Camilla Salem — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 14:45:00 PST

National Grapefruit Month isn't the only time you can savor the juicy fruit; you can eat the citrus all year long in a variety of different ways. Here are five ways to enjoy and cook with grapefruit.

Add a teaspoon of grapefruit zest to your baked goods. Try this technique next time you make muffins, cupcakes, pound cake, or even sugar cookies!
Add a few tablespoons of grapefruit juice to your basic powdered-sugar icing for added tangy flavor.
Try out the latest trend to hit the food blogs: broiled grapefruits!
Segment your grapefruit and add to winter salads for bright, juicy flavor.
And, of course, use freshly squeezed grapefruit juice in cocktails, like the Freshly Pressed, the Salty Dog, or grapefruit mimosas.

What are your favorite ways to enjoy grapefruit?

Source: Flickr User Dan Zen

Change Up Morning Brunch With Grapefruit Mimosas

Camilla Salem — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 10:00:13 PST

While I love a good traditional mimosa any time of day, I find that making it with freshly squeezed grapefruit juice gives it a special quality (especially during National Grapefruit Month). Perhaps it's the soft pink hue or the pulpy goodness that finds its way to the top of your glass, but I really love grapefruit mimosas. For an extraspecial morning brunch or occasion, mix together a pitcher of these, and you'll wind up with a happy rosy cheek that matches your drink. Find the recipe when you read on.

Happy Hour: Freshly Pressed

Camilla Salem — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 05:15:28 PST

I'm loving National Grapefruit Month and the excuse it has given me to come up with tasty cocktails featuring the ruby red citrus fruit.

Case in point: the Freshly Pressed. This refreshing tipple features my favorite spirit, gin, the juice from half a grapefruit, Rose's lime juice, and grapefruit bitters. Its perfectly pink hue is delicate and feminine, making it a lovely option for girls night in.

For the recipe, read on.

Happy Hour: Salty Dog

Lauren Hendrickson — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:44:25 PST

Grapefruit lovers: if you haven't discovered it yet, get to know a cocktail called the Salty Dog.

No, it's not a strange concoction with hot dogs, but the cousin to the classic Greyhound. Both the Greyhound and Salty Dog combine fresh-squeezed grapefruit juice with vodka. The Salty Dog, however, is served in a salt-rimmed glass similar to a margarita.

For more on this drink – which is perfect for National Grapefruit Month! - read ahead.

In Season: Grapefruit

Katie Sweeney — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:14:32 PST

While most citrus - lemons, limes, oranges, and grapefruits - are available year round, Winter is when it's at its peak. With their vibrant pink flesh and tart refreshing flavor, now is the time to enjoy the subtropical grapefruit. The grapefruit, which is a hybrid citrus born of the pomelo and sweet orange, was first discovered in Barbados in the 18th century. Today, the US is the largest producer of grapefruit with orchards in Florida, Texas, California, and Arizona. The most popular kind of grapefruit is the Ruby Red, a pink variety with a deep red flesh. For more info on grapefruit, including how to select them at the store and what to make with them, keep reading.

We're Excited About National Grapefruit Month

Camilla Salem — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 11:35:38 PST

Did you know we're smack dab in the middle of National Grapefruit Month? Yes, it's a wonderful time of year, when this slightly bitter (in all the right ways) citrus fruit is at its peak. We can't ignore the abundance of grapefruit all around us, so we want to celebrate it in full force! We're planning to mix up some grapefruit cocktails, find out what your favorite methods of enjoying ruby reds are, and more.

We invite you to share your favorite grapefruit photos and recipes in our YumSugar Community or by using the hashtag #savorysight on Instagram.

Source: Flickr User sewm

Happy Hour: Paloma

Katie Sweeney — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 14:20:42 PDT

If you're a fan of the margarita, then you've got to try the paloma. Mexico's most popular tequila drink, the paloma traditionally consists of tequila and grapefruit soda. It's served on the rocks with a lime wedge garnish. The recipe here is an upscale take on the classic version. Instead of grapefruit soda, it's made with fresh grapefruit juice, club soda, and simple syrup. The resulting cocktail is wonderful, and I couldn't help but wonder why I had never had one before! It's tart, refreshing, and perfectly balanced. Read on for the recipe to this addictive beverage.

Savory Sight: Blood Orange and Avocado Salad

Yum Community — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 05:39:17 PST

If you've found this season's salads to be a bit lacking, take inspiration from this wintry mix that lauren recently prepared.I love trying out new salad combinations; this one is grapefruit, blood orange, avocado, arugula with a homemade basil dijon mustard vinaigrette.

Have a favorite version of greens? Share it with the rest of us by uploading it into the YumSugar Community's food photography group, Savory Sights.

A Reader Recipe: Warm Grapefruit With Cinnamon

Fit Community — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 03:10:20 PST

Just in time for National Grapefruit Month is this recipe from FitSugar reader actorsdiet. She posted it in the Healthy Recipe community group.

Broiled Grapefruit
The Actor's Diet Food Blog

Get fancy with your breakfast!

Ingredients

Grapefruit
Cinnamon

Directions

Cut grapefruit in half, section with a knife. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Broil for 3-4 minutes in the toaster oven.

See more pics and easy recipe ideas on theactorsdiet.com!

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Got a similarly delicious recipe? Head on over to the Healthy Recipe community group and share one of your own.