The Orchard

Carrot and orange sponge cakes (low in fat and carbohydrates, sugar free)

These rich sponge cakes are delicious and, in addition, very healthy. Low in fat and carbohydrates and sugar free, juicy and orange scented. Thanks to Rosanna from the blog Cosasconencanto for her ...

Facial cleansing with oranges: recipes for youthful and radiant skin

These simple remedies, which take just a few minutes to prepare, clean and care for the skin in a natural way, and they also smell like orange. You can use the peels of this delicious fruit to prep...

Oranges and fibre — how much pectin is in an orange?

The fibre in an orange is not in the juice. It is in the pulp, in those white membranes that most people peel off with their fingers and discard. A mistake. Pectin — the technical name for this so...

Sauces with mandarin marmalade — 3 quick recipes for meat and fish

Mandarin marmalade is not just for breakfast. It is a sauce base that in five minutes transforms a meat or fish dish into something restaurant-worthy. 1. Dip for breaded chicken or prawns Half a j...

Pork with orange and honey — winter recipe with Valencia citrus

There are dishes that smell like home before they reach the table. This is one of them. Pork braised with orange and orange blossom honey, at low heat, until the meat falls apart and the sauce glea...

Orange sponge cake from Aljarafe (Seville)

This orange sponge cake from an old recipe book from the Aljarafe region of Seville is very easy to make and has an extraordinary flavor. We recommend it for breakfast or a snack. Thanks again to ...

Citrus peel in the garden — 6 uses you did not know about

If you throw orange peel in the bin, you are missing half the product. Citrus peel contains limonene — a compound that works as a natural insecticide, pest repellent and compost additive. The probl...

Delicious orange butter

Orange butter is delicious with both sweet and savory dishes. Here you will find different recipes: We recommend sweet butter for breakfast spread on bread or sponge cake. Savory butters give a sp...

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 ...

Salt cod and orange salad — Mediterranean recipe with fresh citrus

The salt cod and orange salad has been part of Mediterranean cooking for centuries for a simple reason: it works. The salt of the cod, the acidity of the orange, the olive oil that brings it all to...