The Orchard

Mandarin mousse — easy recipe with fresh mandarins from Valencia

Mandarin mousse is one of those desserts that looks complicated and isn't. Three textures, a citrus flavour that isn't cloying and a preparation that won't take all afternoon. If you use proper man...

Foodfunding - New project for next season

We have very good news: For the coming season (autumn/winter 2015/2016) we are preparing an important Foodfunding project together with ErzeugerweltYou will be able to adopt an orange or mandarin ...

Younger with the scent of citrus?

Citrus fruits are not only delicious, they also stand out for their numerous beneficial properties for health as well as beauty. But have you ever heard that their scent makes you look younger? It...

The Menton Lemon Festival

Since 1929, the "Fête du Citron" (Lemon Festival ) has been held every year in Menton (France). It is a unique event worldwide where huge sculptures and monuments made of oranges are exhibited. ora...

How to get children to eat fruit

Many families have a big problem getting their children to eat fruit. Fortunately, in mine that doesn't happen. I am very fortunate that my children eat a lot of fruit, less vegetables, but they de...

Let's get started!

Welcome to our website and our blog. We are the young (and not so young anymore) representatives of a family dedicated to the cultivation of oranges for almost 100 years. It is a world that we are ...