Things that bring joy: oranges!

This time of year I CRAVE citrus! Especially oranges. That clean, bright, exhilarating color and flavor combine to make an utterly charming taste thrill.

My suggestion: don’t let this pass you by! Savor this perfect mindful eating experience each and every time. Be fully present to the delight! To the color, the shimmer, the scent, and to the way the light falls on the oranges. Splendid!

And I have a surprise for you: the easiest, most delicious dessert ever!

Moroccan Oranges

Really, you will be dazzled by how quick and good these are!

1. Slice the top and bottom of a naval orange off with a chef’s knife to create a steady platform on which to cut.

2. Slice the peel off with the knife from top to bottom, precisely curving the blade against the round surface of the orange.

   Here’s a video showing how to do this.

3. Slice the orange sideways into pretty wheels.

4. And here’s the master stroke: sprinkle with cinnamon!

My favorite is Frontier Co-op Organic Korintje Cinnamon. Other members of my family are likewise passionate about this particular spice. Our local organic market sells it in bulk, too.

All this takes, like, 5 minutes for one orange. It’s pretty and delightful enough for guests!

I discovered this magic trick at the end of a large feast at a Moroccan restaurant in DC some years ago, when the waiters brought platters of these glorious natural gems at the end of our meal. (And thus the name.)

Bon appetit! And let me know what you think.