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Sunsational Encore
by the Junior League of Greater Orlando
Sunsational Encore
Reviewed By Cindy Sanchez
Think of Orlando and think of sunshine! A favorite vacation spot for many, Orlando
is known for its fun and relaxed atmosphere. The Junior League of Greater Orlando
has compiled a collection of regional cuisine sure to please beyond just a tourist's
taste of sunsational Florida edibles.
Of course when one thinks of Florida, they can't help but also think citrus. Florida
yields bumper orange crops. These crops were the basis for today's tourist trade for
the greater Orlando region.
Sunsational Encore provides a plethora of citrus recipes along with
good old southern dishes. Come taste the sunshine!
Sample Recipe
Spiced Oranges
2 Royal Oranges
1 lemon
2/3 cup water
1/4 cup sugar
1 cinnamonstick, broken into halves
4 wholecloves
Cut 2 long strips of peel from 1 orange and from the lemon. Remove and discard
the remaining peel and pith from both oranges. Squeeze 1 tablespoon juice from
the lemon; set aside. Cut the oranges crosswise into 1/2 inch slices. Arrange
the slices in a shallow dish. Combine the water, sugar, cinnamon stick and
cloves in a heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until
the sugar dissolves. Simmer for 3 minutes. Add the reserved lemon juice, orange
peel and lemon peel. Remove and discard the cinnamon stick and clove. Spoon
the hot syrup over the orange slices. Chill, covered, until serving time,
turning the slices occasionally.
Yield: 2 servings.
Found on page 13.
Hardcover: 224 pages (1999)
Publisher: FRP; ISBN: 0-9609426-1-0 Purchase Info
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