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So, it's that magical time of year again, where there are lights on the tree, and there's a chill in the air.  It's that special time of year where we hope for new beginnings, make resolutions, and enjoy a box full of sunshine.  What's inside this box of sunshine, you ask?  Honeybells, of course!  Just when you feel like the winter is starting to get you down, and you would like to take a cruise to some tropical locale, Honeybells come to the rescue!  They are one of the sweetest citrus fruits I've ever had, and one of the juiciest.  They are so juicy, they come with their own bibs!  But they only happen at this time of year.  For about a month they are available, and then *POOF* ...........you simply have to wait almost 11 months for them to come back.  

I enjoy scooping the sections out with a grapefruit spoon, and squeezing out the extra juice for a tasty treat when I'm done.  But if you are really in the mood for a smoothie, you've gotta’ try this.... 

Honeybell Smoothie: 

3 cups of Honeybell juice (about 4 Honeybells)

1 cup milk (whole or low fat)

2 Tbsp sugar (optional)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

10 ice cubes 

Blend until smooth, and enjoy!  This will make 3-4 servings, depending on how large you like your smoothies.  It's also easy to cut this recipe in half, if you want to make less. 

If you have any recipe ideas for Honeybells, feel free to leave them here.  I hope you enjoy your box of sunshine before they're gone for the season! 

-Sharon