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Do You Love Grapefruit? I do!

Sooner — Sun, 07 Aug 2022 23:04:37 GMT

I love grapefruit! I hated them as a kid, but now they are one of my favorite things.

I have some grapefruit spoons (made by Fortessa) I bought years ago at Sur La Table that really do a great job. They have big rugged teeth that really cut the sections out nicely and scoop up the juice.

You don't hear much about grapefruit--so I thought I would ask if there are other fans out there!

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BlueFinch — Sun, 07 Aug 2022 23:36:23 GMT

Yes, I love grapefruit and those little spoons, too. But, I don't like that it affects efficacy of many medications. Bummer!

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tampalady — Sun, 07 Aug 2022 23:42:14 GMT

I love grapefruit!! I even have a pink grapefruit tree in my backyard. It yields a very good and juicy fruit. Of course, I am not suppose to eat because of my meds. but I eat them anyway. I also have the spoons that you are speaking about. Grapefruit are the best!

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AuntG — Sun, 07 Aug 2022 23:51:59 GMT

It's my favorite juice.

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fthunt — Sun, 07 Aug 2022 23:55:56 GMT

Nope - one of my least favorites on the fruit food chain.............more for U....

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phoenixbrd — Mon, 08 Aug 2022 00:05:32 GMT

@Sooner I never met a fruit I didn't like. Red sweet grapefruit is delicious!

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GenXmuse — Mon, 08 Aug 2022 00:10:39 GMT

I absolutely love grapefruit, especially the red ones. I also drink grapefruit juice most days.

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kate2357 — Mon, 08 Aug 2022 00:12:43 GMT

Yes, I do like red grapefruit. I cheat and buy the DelMonte no sugar added pink grapefruit sections that comes in a large jar. Sold in produce dept at my main store. My husband and I also share the juice it comes in...so refreshing.

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tl98466 — Mon, 08 Aug 2022 00:11:24 GMT

The only grapefruit I like is in lotions and handwash. Love to eat all the other fruits, though.

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Puppy Lips — Mon, 08 Aug 2022 00:12:01 GMT

I love red grapefruit. I will eat the other too, as a second choice. I also did not like it as a kid, but I do now. We don't buy it that often - I think I will look for it the next time I am in the grocery store. My DH usually does the shopping, and I don't think he likes it too much. I will have to go with him more often!

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Kachina624 — Mon, 08 Aug 2022 00:19:08 GMT

My parents always split one every morning of the winter season. Many times I had Texas Ruby Reds shipped to them as a gift.

I've never been as fond of them and would rather have a sweet, juicy orange plus, like many people, I take a Statin which isn't compatible with grapefruit.

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rms1954 — Mon, 08 Aug 2022 00:39:10 GMT

Love them; always did. My Dad used to cut one in half and share. He'd slice each section to make it easier for me to spoon out and he'd sprinkle a tad of raw sugar on top.

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phoenixbrd — Mon, 08 Aug 2022 00:41:48 GMT

@Kachina624 That is so thoughtful shipping your parents Ruby Reds (my favorite). My aunt loved peaches and I would send her Harry & David peaches on her birthday...miss her!

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ECBG — Mon, 08 Aug 2022 00:53:46 GMT

I LOVE all kinds of grapefruit, but it effects high blood pressure meds! Bummer!

I got high BP from 4 grandparents!

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Skyegirl21 — Mon, 08 Aug 2022 00:56:05 GMT

I love grapefruit too, but if it's too tangy, gotta add a sprinkling of sugar! I seem to crave it in winter- also Adore grapefruit and citrus scents in anything!

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Kachina624 — Mon, 08 Aug 2022 01:13:00 GMT

@phoenixbrd wrote:
@Kachina624 That is so thoughtful shipping your parents Ruby Reds (my favorite). My aunt loved peaches and I would send her Harry & David peaches on her birthday...miss her!

@phoenixbrd I adore peaches too but its hard to find good ones here without running up to Colorado.

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Queen of shop — Mon, 08 Aug 2022 01:15:56 GMT

@Sooner I love grapefruits. When I was growing up I didn't. I could never understand how my mom ate them daily. Somehow, something changed in my taste buds and I enjoy the pink and especially the red.

I never liked salad either growing up. Just plain iceberg and hothouse tomatoes with oil and red wine vinegar. Yuck. As I got out more in the world, I discovered more greens. Like spinach, Boston bibb, red leaf. Now we eat a salad with supper every night.

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Sooner — Mon, 08 Aug 2022 01:23:13 GMT

@Skyegirl21 I have to have mine with salt!

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happilyretiredgirl — Mon, 08 Aug 2022 01:41:33 GMT

I love grapefruits, but unfortunately I am on a medication that I cannot eat them and my doctor told me to absolutely not eat to eat them because it would cause some major issues. I loved them even when I was a child...my mother would sprinkle a little sugar or put a lttle honey on top and put them under the broiler for a few seconds to caramelize the top and they were so delicious, but I would also eat them plain. I sure do miss them and the pink ones are my favorite.

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shoptilyadropagain — Mon, 08 Aug 2022 01:43:37 GMT

I like it but wouldn't say I love it. I have to have a sprinkling of sugar on it when I eat some. That's how my parents ate it so I learned that from them.