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Season Six, Episode Five. Citrus Celebration

Grapefruit Greatness

Discover the surprising story behind grapefruit and the varieties that make this fruit unique.

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The Full Conversation

The complete script for this episode, with the two hosts, in eleven parts.

  1. Intro

    Amiyah: Hey guys, hope y'all having a good day. How is y'all today?
    Poke: I am good, just swaying in the breeze. How about you?
    Amiyah: Feeling great and ready to learn something new.
    Amiyah: All right, let's spin the wheel and see what we have today.
    Poke: boom. Grapefruit!
    Amiyah: The hosts gave the wheel a big spin, watched it click past the pegs, and landed on grapefruit. That set the theme for a tangy and refreshing look at the big, bold member of the citrus family.
    Poke: Grapefruit. Honestly a solid spin. Let us dig in.

  2. History

    Amiyah: Let us go back in time. What is the story of grapefruit?
    Poke: Grapefruit is a fairly young citrus fruit that first appeared in the Caribbean, born from a natural cross between an orange and a larger citrus called the pomelo.
    Amiyah: That tracks.
    Poke: Growers in warm regions soon planted groves of the tangy fruit, and grapefruit became a popular breakfast favorite enjoyed fresh and juiced.

  3. Fun Facts

    Amiyah: Okay, hit me with the fun facts.
    Poke: Grapefruit got its name because it grows in clusters like grapes.
    Amiyah: Okay, that is so good to know.
    Poke: It is a cross between an orange and a pomelo.
    Amiyah: I did not know that at all.
    Poke: The flesh ranges from pale yellow to deep ruby red.
    Amiyah: That tracks.
    Poke: Grapefruit has a flavor that is both sweet and pleasantly bitter.
    Amiyah: Wait, really?
    Poke: It is a large citrus fruit that is mostly juice.

  4. Varieties

    Amiyah: Let us talk varieties. What is out there?
    Poke: Grapefruit comes in varieties that range from tart to gently sweet.
    Amiyah: Go on.
    Poke: White grapefruit is tangy and a little tart.
    Amiyah: Ruby red grapefruit is sweeter with deep pink flesh.
    Poke: That tracks.
    Amiyah: Pink grapefruit sits in between, mild and gently sweet.

  5. World Use

    Amiyah: Now let us take a trip. How is it used around the world?
    Poke: In the United States, grapefruit halves are a classic breakfast.
    Amiyah: Okay, that is so good to know.
    Poke: In Mexico, grapefruit juice is mixed into refreshing drinks.
    Amiyah: I did not know that at all.
    Poke: In Asia, grapefruit is enjoyed fresh and in tangy salads.
    Amiyah: That tracks.
    Poke: Across many kitchens, grapefruit segments brighten green salads.

  6. Myth

    Amiyah: Let us bust a myth. What have we got?
    Poke: A lot of people think some people think grapefruit grows on grapevines because of its name.
    Amiyah: Oh, I love that.
    Poke: Here is the truth. Grapefruit grows on citrus trees. It earned its name because the fruit hangs in clusters that look a bit like giant bunches of grapes.

  7. Fan Question

    Poke: We have a Fan Question of the Week. Here it is.
    Poke: Why is grapefruit a little bitter?
    Amiyah: Great question.
    Amiyah: Grapefruit has natural compounds in its flesh and membranes that give it a pleasantly bitter edge alongside its sweet and tart flavor.

  8. Host Opinions

    Amiyah: Alright, real talk. Here is what I actually think.
    Amiyah: Honestly, I went in unsure and came out a fan. It earned its spot today.
    Poke: Okay okay, fair, I will allow it.
    Amiyah: Amiyah loves broiled grapefruit with a drizzle of honey.
    Poke: Poke prefers ruby red grapefruit segments in a fresh salad.
    Poke: I am just a palm tree, but even I think that is a spicy take.

  9. Lightning Round

    Amiyah: Time for the Fun Fact Lightning Round.
    Amiyah: Grapefruit is one of the larger citrus fruits.
    Poke: It grows in clusters on the tree.
    Amiyah: The flesh can be pale or deep red.
    Poke: Grapefruit pairs well with mint.

  10. Recap

    Amiyah: So what did we take away from this one?
    Poke: The hosts learned that grapefruit is a large, tangy citrus born in the Caribbean from an orange and a pomelo, named for its grape like clusters, and loved fresh and juiced.

  11. Recipe

    Amiyah: Time to head to the kitchen.
    Poke: Today we are making Broiled Grapefruit with Honey. The full ingredients and steps are right below.
    Amiyah: Thanks for spinning with us. Spin It. Learn It. Love It.™

Recipe Segment

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Broiled Grapefruit with Honey

Ingredients

  • 2 grapefruits, halved
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • A pinch of cinnamon

Preparation

  1. Turn on the broiler and place a rack near the top.
  2. Cut a thin slice off the bottom of each grapefruit half so it sits flat.
  3. Drizzle the cut sides with honey and sprinkle with cinnamon.
  4. Broil for 4 to 6 minutes until the tops bubble and brown.
  5. Let cool slightly and serve warm.

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