Q is for Quince

P is for Pineapple

O is for Orange

Oranges are mainly used for juice production and most are grown in Brazil. There are numerous varieties of oranges including sweet orange, navel and valencia.

Homemade Orange Juice

1. Wash oranges, cut in half and remove seeds.
2. Squeeze orange halves into a pitcher. For more pulp, scrape in some fruit, too.

This is so refreshing to have with breakfast!

N is for Nectarine

Nectarines belong the same species as peaches. Nectarines can have white or yellow flesh inside and they bruise easily.

Nectarine Smoothie

1. Cut nectarines into chunks, peel and freeze.
2. Blend frozen nectarine chunks, milk or milk substitute and 1 Tbsp. honey.
3. Serve immediately!

Prepping Alphabet Pieces

Yesterday, I worked on prepping the next four alphabet pieces. After cutting the paper down to the right size, I painted each piece a different shade of blue.

I mixed different shades of blue to contrast with the paper I planned to use for the fruit alphabet pieces. I'm enjoying the new colors of gouache paint I bought recently. I think the colors are very intense and bright.

Stay tuned for new pieces tomorrow!

A is for Apple

I am creating an alphabet of fruits for children. On the front of each piece I am creating a design of the fruit and the letter in upper and lower case. The back of each piece has a couple of fun facts about the fruit and a kid-friendly recipe. The purpose of this project is to introduce young children to the alphabet in a fun, visual way and to teach healthy eating habits and encourage an interest in cooking from an early age. Please share any feedback! Thanks!