Hittin' the Groves




State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory, http://floridamemory.com/items/show/158157

Came across this digital postcard today and it reminded me of living in Sebring as a teenager and cruising down roads thick with groves on one side, and either an old diner or an aging housing development on the other. The only drive-in theater in the area was half way between Sebring and Avon Park with lots of groves on either side of the main road. Once is a while after the show (which always involved someone sneaking in by lying in the trunk) we'd take a turn off the main road and head down a little ways into the grove. Too dark, too abandoned, too much fear of hitting soft sand and getting stuck. Not a comforting feeling at night. But it was fun while it lasted and soon we'd be headed back to town to hit McDonald's or some house party we'd heard about. This of course was way before the days of cell phones and constantly knowing where the action was brewing. Some of the best nights of hanging out with friends was in the middle of my parent's pasture, listening to music and dreaming of the day we'd live in a city with a lot more activities to choose from.

 

Fresh Pummelo Shrimp Cocktail

Click HERE for the complete recipe on Sunkist.com

• 20 Sunkist® fresh pummelo segments*
• 1 cup Sunkist® freshly squeezed pummelo juice
• 20 jumbo boiled shrimp
• 1 Tbsp. shallots, chopped
• 2 Tbsp. fresh sage leaves, chopped
• *If pummelo segments are very large, use only 10 segments and cut in half to make 20 pieces. Fresh grapefruit segments and fresh squeezed grapefruit juice may be substituted for the pummelo

Kumquat Chutney

A list of ingredients is below. Click HERE for the complete recipe on Kumquatgrowers.com

• 1 cup chopped kumquats (pureed)
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1 tsp mustard seed
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup chopped almonds or pecans
• 1 cup vinegar
• Mixed spices to taste

Caribbean Lime Coolers

Click HERE for the complete recipe on Bettycrocker.com

• 1 pouch (1 lb. 15 oz) Betty Crocker sugar cookie mix
• 1/2 cup coconut
• 1 tablespoon grated lime peel (about 1 lime)
• 3 tablespoons lime juice
• 6 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
• 1 egg 
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar     

Warm Cinnamon-Orange Cider

Click HERE for the complete recipe on Thefloridachef.com

• 32 ounces apple cider
• 2 cups orange juice
• 2 sticks cinnamon
• 4 pieces whole allspice
• 2 tablespoons honey

Lemon Herb Chicken Skewers

Click HERE for the complete recipe on Thefloridachef.com

• 5  7-ounce skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 12  8-inch bamboo skewers, soaked in water 30 minutes
• 1 cup olive oil
• 1 cup lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
• 4 large cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
• 1 cup low-fat sour cream

Broiled Parmesan-Lemon Tilapia

Click HERE for the complete recipe on Allrecipes.com

• 4 (4 ounce) tilapia fillets     
• 2 tablespoons Miami-style sazon seasoning (sazon completa)
• 1 serving olive oil cooking spray (such as PAM)
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons butter-margarine blend (such as Smart Balance), melted
• 1 1/2 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise (such as Kraft)
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
• 1/8 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/8 teaspoon celery salt                 

                      

           

 

Sangria

Click HERE for the complete recipe on Allrecipes.com

• 1/2 cup brandy
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1/3 cup frozen lemonade concentrate
• 1/3 cup orange juice
• 1 (750 milliliter) bottle dry red wine
• 1/2 cup triple sec
• 1 lemon, sliced into rounds
• 1 orange, sliced into rounds
• 1 lime, sliced into rounds
• 1/4 cup white sugar (optional)
• 8 maraschino cherries
• 2 cups carbonated water

Grilled Fish with Citrus

Click HERE for the complete recipe on Marthastewart.com

• Oil
• Fish
• Salt and pepper
• Sliced citrus
• Fresh herbs (such as cilantro, basil, or mint)
• Flavored butter (follow link for recipe)

 

Orange Cornbread

Click HERE for the complete recipe on Floridajuice.com

• 1/4 cup butter (softened to room temperature)
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup Florida orange juice
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup cornmeal
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups (16 ounces) fresh corn, lightly chopped (may substitute canned or frozen)

Frozen Margarita Pie

Click HERE for the complete recipe on Womansday.com

2.5 cup(s) (about 4 ounces) thin salted pretzel sticks

1/3 cup(s) sugar

1 stick(s) (about 1/2 cup) butter, melted

1 can(s) (14-ounce) sweetened condensed milk

1 tablespoon(s) freshly grated lime zest

2 tablespoon(s) fresh lime juice

1.5 tablespoon(s) tequila

1.5 tablespoon(s) Cointreau or other orange-flavor liqueur

4 drop(s) green food color (optional)

2 drop(s) yellow food color (optional)

1.5 cup(s) heavy (whipping) cream

Thin pretzel sticks, for garnish

Lime slice , for garnish

Grapefruit, Walnut and Feta Salad

Click HERE for the complete recipe on Cookinglight.com

• 1 small red grapefruit
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 cups torn butter lettuce
• 4 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
• 4 tablespoons toasted walnuts

Rosy Citrus Drink

Click HERE for the complete recipe on Tasteofhome.com

• 2 cups cranberry juice
• 1 cup unsweetened grapefruit juice
• 1 cup orange juice
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• Apple slices and cinnamon sticks, optional

 

The Best Lemon Bars

Click HERE for the recipe on Allrecipes.com

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 4 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 lemons, juiced

Perfect Lemonade

Click HERE for the recipe on Simplerecipes.com

1 cup sugar (can reduce to 3/4 cup)

1 cup water (for the simple syrup)

1 cup lemon juice

3 to 4 cups cold water (to dilute

Black Bean and Corn Salad (Dip)

Click HERE for the recipe on Food.com

Dressing

• 1/3 cup olive oil                                                   
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice                                                   
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar                                                  
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin                      
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano                                                   
• salt, o taste (optional)                                   
• 1/4 teaspoon sugar                                                  
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper                                                  

Salad

• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can corn, rinsed and drained (fresh grilled is best)
• 3/4 cup red onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup tomato, diced
• 1/2 cup sweet red pepper, chopped
• 2 jalapenos, seeded-and finely chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, or 1/4 cup parsley, or 1/4 cup basil (or mix all three)

 

Easy Citrus Rice

Click HERE for the recipe on Homecookingmemories.com

1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth

1/2 cup orange juice

2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce

1 1/2 cups Minute® Brown Rice, uncooked

1/4 cup green onions, sliced

4 tablespoons sliced almonds

Ginger and Pink Grapefruit Cheesecake

Click HERE for the recipe on Bonappetit.com

 

Crust

• 20 whole graham crackers, coarsely broken
• 6 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped crystallized ginger

 

Filling

• 1 1/3 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1 (1-inch-long) piece fresh ginger, peeled, cut into very thin rounds
• 1 cup ginger preserves
• 1 tablespoon water
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• 4 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, room temperature
• 1 1/4 cups sugar
• 1 tablespoon ground ginger
• 2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 4 large eggs

 

Topping

• 2 large pink or ruby grapefruits
• Finely chopped crystallized ginger                                           

Kumquat Chicken

Click HERE for the recipe on Kumquatgrowers.com

• 2 C whole kumquats: then seed and quarter
• 1 T sugar
• 1 lb skinless, boneless chicken breasts cut into 1/2 x 2 inch strips
• 2 T hoisin 1 T oyster sauce (it will taste less complex [oyster sauce does not taste fishy], but you can substitute
• soy sauce, if so increase cornstarch by 1/2 T)
• 1 T cornstarch
• 2 tsp Chinese 5 Spice
• 1 1/2 T chili oil
• 2 T fresh ginger grated (tip: you can freeze a ginger root and grate what you want as needed)
• 1/2 C chicken broth (canned, homemade, chicken bouillon)
• 1 T rice wine vinegar (can substitute other wine vinegar)

 

Chile-Citrus Margarita

A list of ingredients is below. Click HERE for the complete recipe on Marthastewart.com

• 3 ounces chile-lime infused Tequila
• 2 tsp agave
• 2 ounces lime juice, plus lime wedge for garnish
• 2 ounces orange juice
• salt

The Real Mojito

Click HERE for the recipe on Allrecipes.com

• 10 fresh mint leaves
• 1/2 lime, cut into 4 wedges
• 2 tablespoons white sugar, or to tast
• 1 cup ice cubes
• 1 1/2 fluid ounces white rum
• 1/2 cup club soda

Shrimp and Grapefruit Spinach Salad

Click HERE for the recipe on Marthastewart.com

• 3 pink grapefruit
• 3 tablespoons wine vinegar
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• Salt and pepper
• 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 1/2 pounds spinach, stems trimmed and leaves washed well (about 3 1/2 quarts)
• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced

Key Lime Pie

Click HERE for the recipe on Key-largo-sunsets.com

4 egg yolks

1 14-oz can of sweetened, condensed milk

1/2 cup of key lime juice

Minted Citrus Tea

Click HERE for the recipe on Thefloridachef.com

• 3 cups boiling water
• 12 fresh mint sprigs
• 4 tea bags
• 1 cup natural Florida sugar
• 1 cup Florida orange juice
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 5 cups cold water
• 1 Florida orange, sliced for garnish
• 1 lemon sliced for garnish

Grilled Grouper Tangerine

Click HERE for the recipe on Thefloridachef.com

• 4  6-ounce grouper fillets
• 2 tangerines, juiced and zested
• 2 tablespoons dry white wine
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, course ground
•  vegetable cooking spray
•  fresh herbs for garnish
•  tangerine slices for garnish

Pan-Seared Tuna with Avocado, Soy, Ginger and Lime

Click HERE for the recipe at Foodnetwork.com

2 big handfuls fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped

1/2 jalapeno, sliced

1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

1 garlic clove, grated

2 limes, juiced

2 tablespoons soy sauce

Pinch sugar

Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

1 (6-ounce) block sushi-quality tuna

1 ripe avocado, halved, peeled, pitted, and sliced

Kumquat Pecan Bread

Click HERE for the recipe at Food.com

Orange Juice Cake

Click HERE for the recipe at Allrecipes.com

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