tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9219920172857167151.post3324216704233827562..comments2024-03-12T03:58:24.292+00:00Comments on apotheblogary: Seville orange bittersElizabeth Marshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06363134597242305894noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9219920172857167151.post-8241609359737799862010-02-10T09:26:14.837+00:002010-02-10T09:26:14.837+00:00I don't think it matters which oranges you use...I don't think it matters which oranges you use as long as you include all the peel with the white pith left intact. The recipe calls for a small amount of honey and that somehow takes the edge of the extreme bitterness. Having tasted my Seville orange bitter - it is amazingly wonderful - really nice to take!Sarah Headhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08975928642943693605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9219920172857167151.post-64221719790277132792010-02-10T02:13:28.703+00:002010-02-10T02:13:28.703+00:00hmmm i wonder if naval oranges would be better sar...hmmm i wonder if naval oranges would be better sarah? oranges and rum did sound good, but you might be right on it not being really bitter. i might have to rethink this. you know, you might find it funny, but we americans, especially in the last 50 years or so, just aren't raised with many bitters. as an adult i learned they are good for me and have developed a taste for them, but still learning:)Comfrey Cottageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01135637912946395843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9219920172857167151.post-76370451791534234232010-02-08T18:58:25.477+00:002010-02-08T18:58:25.477+00:00Ummm...I think using blood oranges and rum, unless...Ummm...I think using blood oranges and rum, unless they're under-ripe oranges isn't going to give you the bitters you want.(Although you may find it does come out ok!) You've got to be able to taste it!. I think I may decant one of my jars tonight and bring it to the MHG meeting on Thursday so everyone can try some.Sarah Headhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08975928642943693605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9219920172857167151.post-1094707485424593812010-02-07T18:56:22.737+00:002010-02-07T18:56:22.737+00:00i think i am going to use rum this time elizabeth....i think i am going to use rum this time elizabeth. really, can't go wrong with any of them:)Comfrey Cottageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01135637912946395843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9219920172857167151.post-75979257731008510412010-02-07T09:26:01.071+00:002010-02-07T09:26:01.071+00:00I can see this is going to be a popular recipe. :-...I can see this is going to be a popular recipe. :-) I used vodka (would have gone for brandy but I did have any in the house). What about you?Elizabeth Marshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06363134597242305894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9219920172857167151.post-7835843935178262282010-02-07T01:30:50.445+00:002010-02-07T01:30:50.445+00:00i bought some blood oranges today to try this reci...i bought some blood oranges today to try this recipe with elizabeth:) i never see seville oranges here in my part of the world. maybe in our bigger cities? which did you use of the alcohol choices?Comfrey Cottageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01135637912946395843noreply@blogger.com