#citrus sunshine

[y2kbeautyandother2000sstuff]

Bath and Body Works Sun Tanning Spray Gel Citrus Sunshine

1990s

Found on worthpoint.com

[summerwages]

it's a blooming jungle in here...

[fullcravings]

Sunshine Bundt Cake

[foodandfolklore]

Dry your own Orange Wheels and Peels

For many people it's strange to think that Oranges are often seen in winter decorations and are traditionally eaten this time of year. I know my house always had tangerines around, and I still buy them to this day in December. People also got them in their stockings as a treat. I didn't know still did this until I had my first Christmas with my now partner and they made me a stocking with an orange and apple. Gotta say, that orange was good. Now, this is partly because citrus fruits are in season in the winter. But there's another aspect.

The winter Solstice, the longest night of the year, is in December. Also called yule. It marks the celebration of the returning of the Sun, and Oranges are packed with solar energy. An orange wheel, fresh or dried, is a perfect symbol of the Sun to decorate with. Many people will dry their oranges during this season to make storage and decorating easier.

A dehydrator makes things a lot easier, but not everyone has one. However, fret not, you can still dry your oranges in the oven. You just need to set your oven to as low as it will go. Start at 150F and see if it will accept. Most ovens the lowest it will go will be between 160F to 200F. Don't try higher than 200F, your Oranges will get too toasty.

Orange Peel

If you want to just preserve orange peel, first decide what you are going to be using it for. If you plan to use it in things like tea, spell jars, basically need big chunks, simply use a vegetable peeler to peel the zest from the pith. Then place the strips on some parchment lined baking sheets, and place in the oven for around 30 minutes until they start to curl.

However, if you are wanting to use the peel in ways where us would need to be smaller; like curry powders, cookie doughs, and other general cooking, I strongly recommend grating your zest before drying. You can grind or cut up the larger chunks after they have dried, but orange zest (and all citrus to be honest) becomes rather leather like once dry. So grinding with a simple mortar and pestle is near impossible. You will need a coffee grinder or some other blender.

Orange Wheel

Lay your orange on it's side, so it's bump bits are on the left and right. This way, when you slice into the orange, you get your desired wheel look.

Now Start slicing. You want them to be fairly thin. I'm talking like no thicker than half a centimeter or quarter of a inch. If you have a mandolin, that'll make things easier. But if you're like me and don't have one nor can you consistently cut straight to save your life, fear not this will still work. These wheels just need to be thin.

One you have your wheels, arrange them on a baking sheet lined with parchment. You can dab off excess juice with a paper towel if you happen to have a leaky fruit. Place them in the oven and check on them after 3 hours. They may be done, or they may need more time. Be prepared to wait 6 or 7 hours drying orange wheels. Maybe have a home day planned.

If your wheels are getting brown but not dry, remove them from the oven and give them a moment to cool. Turn the tray around before placing back in the oven.

You can store these in a clean glass jar, and if done right can last a few years. This process will work with other types of Citrus too. Lemons, Limes, Grapefruits. You can make lovely decorations or dress up a gift in an eco friendly way.

[teethpaste]

already miss summer and carrying around 3 oranges in my tote at any given time

[peachsweethearts]

yellow sunshine

[ijustdontlikepeople]

🌺vibe check moodboard🌺 @sunfleursky

[riftdancing]

𝐖𝐇𝐈𝐂𝐇 𝐀𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐂™ 𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐎𝐑 𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐘𝐎𝐔?

𝑴𝑰𝑯𝑳𝑰 𝑴𝑰𝑯𝑮𝑶 🍊 𝑻𝑨𝑵𝑮𝑬𝑹𝑰𝑵𝑬

You, frankly, are a goddamn delight. You bring light with you wherever you go, and whether you're aware of it or not, you're the life of the party. Despite your flamboyant nature, you're surprisingly soft. You give the sweetest gifts, and are probably the best amateur masseuse of your friend group. Those closest to you see this softness, and love you for it. Remember this when you are called "too much": there is no such thing as too much of you. People who say those things are just too small to have the space for your light. Don't tone it down, just find people who will treasure every piece of you.

𝐓𝐚𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲: @spiral-cut (thank you so much for tagging me!) 𝐓𝐚𝐠𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠: @ofsaltandseas, @thefreelanceangel, @shroudkeeper, @chadhunkler, @lilpomfriend, @thefinalwitness, @arty-ffxiv, @dragonsongmakhali, and you!~

-> 𝐐 𝐔 𝐈 𝐙 <-

[here-comes-the-bard]

so called "free thinkers" when their partners look at them like that (literally at all in their general direction): yes dear anything for you (genuine) (so in love) (kissing them as we speak) (at most mildly begrudging)

[kindaspooky-gemini]

Citrus tree!

Starting the colour!

[citriarchive]

Interrupting my own scrolling to realize how fucking grrrrrawrawrawr it is for absolute beloved asshole doctor nithral baines to have two names—a first and a last (HELL IT'S THREE BECAUSE HE'S NICKNAMED THE SCALPEL BY BARDS)—he didn't choose, only to be given the choice to take a (last) name that has become partially his by way of him choosing it the same way he chose to love the man who gave it to him. i CANNOT believe i only found a way to put my feelings about that interaction into words just now.

the fucking feeling of "i'll offer to let you share my surname if you'd make it more comfortable, but you don't have to" and him choosing to. him getting to choose his name. him choosing to share a name with someone he fucking loves fucking what

this is not even my character even though my character is involved and i am just absolutely fucking bananas fosters bonkers about this shit right now oh my fucking god

[y2kbeautyandother2000sstuff]

Bath and Body Works After Sun Citrus Sunshine Shower Gel (you get the other product in picture 2 as well)

late 1990s- maybe early 2000s

Found on Mercari, user Music

[xploryst]

[philologique]

some things my school president has reminded me of: a warm hug, walking through a beaded curtain, watching a cat do something extremely cute and very stupid, lying under a tree in the sun, being at the beach and jumping over waves as they wash over the shore, sea otters holding hands, holding a mug of hot chocolate, karaoke, carly rae jepsen’s 2015 album e•mo•tion, going ice skating and taking a few fumbling baby gazelle steps before getting the hang of it again, climbing a tree, playing hopscotch, skipping, singing in the kitchen, jumping in an elevator, glittery nail polish, shave ice, doing cartwheels in the grass, listening to abba on a boom box, strawberry lemonade, tide pools, eternal flame by the bangles

[cryoverkiltmilk]

i like it when women

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[kd-heart]

Fandom: Sunshine (2007) Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Robert Capa/Mace Characters: Robert Capa, Mace Additional Tags: Podfic, Podfic Length: 0-10 Minutes, Europodfriends | EPF 2024, Multi-voice Podfic, Pre-Canon, Community: smallfandomfest, Established Relationship Summary:

They name the mission the Icarus II, and Capa its lead scientist.

[A multi-voice recording of a fic by misura, read by @kd-heart​, @thriceandonce​ and @tkaptains]