This month we’re focusing on oranges and other citrus fruits, because wintertime is when they are at their finest and most abundant. Most people eat oranges out of hand, but we also like to use them in salads, smoothies, and here, “sorbet.” We also learn from Olgo Russo, the former owner of Russo’s Market in Watertown, MA. Olgo knows a thing or two about every fruit and vegetable we can think of, and you’ll definitely enjoy this interview.

If you live near Boston, come see us on Sunday, February 16th. We’ll be hanging out with some other great kids podcasters at WBUR’s Mega Awesome Super Huge Wicked Fun Podcast Playdate at City Space. Our friends from Greeking out, The Past and the Curious and Radiolab kids are all presenting live shows, so come say “hi” and eat an orange with us.

Our featured "Check It Out" books are Nothing Rhymes with Orange by Adam Rex and Measuring Up by Lily LaMotte. Follow us on Instagram for your chance to win our book giveaway.

Music in this episode includes modified versions of: "Cheesy Radio Ballad" and "Jazzy Inquisitors" by Lisa Hammer, "Trapped in the Upside Down" by Jim Hall, "Kerplunk" by Mr. Smith, "Into Toast Squares" by Mole and "Strange Italian Song" by Juanitos.

Thank you to Frank, Bodhi, Rahm, Wyatt, and Lola for adding your voices to our show.

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