Right now is the time for citrus and the market is busting with all manner of shapes and colors, all sweet and delicious. I saw some unusual varieties at Central Market and encourage you to try something different. I bought sweet limes which I cut up and put in water for dinner last night. They had a subtle lime flavor with a wonderful fragrance. They are light yellow in color, but more spherically shaped than a lemon.
These Kishu Mandarins are tiny and lovely, but not as small as a kumquat. They would be fun for kids because they would be palm-sized, easy to peal and seedless.
These giants Etrog Citrons look like monster eggs!
There are so many varieties of lemons, but these caught my eye. It's difficult to tell in the photo, but they are pinkish and variegated. I plan on picking some up on my next visit to see what the flavor is like.Choosy moms choose citrus!