On 5/25/2011 12:49 PM, Jim Elbrecht wrote:
> John > wrote:
>
>> Actually it was a cross between an orange and a tangerine! I can't
>> remember what the guy at my local farmer's market called it, but I
>> bought two of them at his recommendation, and YUM!! I'm gonna buy only
>> these from now on if I can! Very minimal seeds and rich tangeriney
>> flavor!! :-)
>
> Probably not the same-- but a couple years ago we could get [in NY] a
> rather ugly orange. The color was green/orange, the skin was kind of
> smooth, and they were smaller than most oranges, with lots of
> blemishes. I figured any orange that be *that* handicapped in the
> appearance department had to be pretty tasty to make its way to a NY
> market.
>
> I was right. Seems like there was 'honey' in the name, and these
> guys were sweet as honey. Only saw them for one season, though.
> Can't be everyone saw them the same way I did.
>
> Jim


Google honeybell or go to

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tangelo

http://www.honeybell.com/gifts/store...hat-devil.html

Many orchards in Florida and (I think) Texas ship them in season.

gloria p