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!

G is for Grapefruit

Grapefruits grow on evergreen trees, reaching up to 50 ft. Grapefruit flesh can be pink, white or red.

Grapefruit & Orange Salad

1. Grate skin of one orange.
2. Peel skin from 3 - 4 grapefruits and oranges and separate pulp. Place it in a bowl with the grated skin.
3. Add sugar to taste and enjoy!

My mother frequently makes this salad in the winter and it is so refreshing!

Apple, Bananna, Orange: Inside Views

Apple, Bananna, Orange

This piece was fun to create. By outlining the fruits in white and setting them against a dark background, it creates strong contrast and an eye-popping effect. I'm working on a second piece with the same composition; however, it depicts the inside of the fruits.

Orange