{ cherry oranges }

Have you heard of these little gems? Cherry Oranges are also known as the "Emperor's Delicacy" - an extremely tiny and rare Mandarin found only in a remote region in the south of China, dating back 1300 years.

Now I must say that I try to stick to locally grown fruits & veggies, but these little gems intrigued me.

They're less than half the size of a regular Mandarin (as you can see in the bottom image) and their taste is more sweet but more subdued (not having the tart, acidic notes that a Mandarin has). Although they are supposed to be seedless, you will find a seed here and there. But overall, they're quite enjoyable. These would be fantastic for kids with little hands.

I picked mine up from Fortinos.