Oranges, the best way

Cut the peel off your orange like this using a small, sharp, serrated knife.

Now cut between the pith (the white part) that separates the segments to get beautiful, perfect, pith-less orange slices.

Squeeze the juice out of the leftovers over your segments. Yum.

Blood oranges and navels are in season right now, as are grapefruits. Go nuts with your favourites. It's worth the trouble to open up your lunch and find these tender little citrus jewels.

Tip: You can use the leftover citrus peels to make environmentally friendly citrus cleaner! Just submerge them in white vinegar for a few days or a week, strain, and use the vinegar to clean counter tops, wood, glass, and cutting boards. The smell of vinegar disappears as it dries.