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We love sharing the flavor of satsumas! In some cultures, it’s traditional to give citrus to friends and relatives for good wishes and we couldn’t agree more — satsumas make a perfect gift for the holiday season.
Bring a bright spot of citrusy sunshine to your holiday season with a box of satsumas and gift one to a friend — on us! Leave a comment below by December 13th telling us who you would share satsumas with and why. We’ll pick 10 winners at random to receive a 13-pound box of satsumas along with another box for the giftee of their choice.
A variety of mandarin orange and a cousin to the clementine, satsumas are super sweet, juicy, seedless and easy to peel. They’re only available for a short time (from October to December) so you’ve got to enjoy their sweetness while you can. You can use them in recipes, keep them on hand for easy snacks and as edible table décor…what’s not to love? Find more ways to enjoy satsumas here.
So go on, share some sweetness — give someone (and yourself!) the gift of satsumas this season. Leave a comment by December 13th to tell us who would you like to share satsumas with and why for a chance to win! Remember to keep your eye out for an email message on December 14th — you’ll need to respond by Dec 15th in order for us to collect addresses and ship the satsumas for the holidays. We can send the gift box of satsumas to the winner for hand delivery to their giftee or we can ship to another US address. Enjoy!
The fine print: No purchase necessary. Promotion ends December 13, 2011. Must be a legal resident of the US, age 18 or older to participate. (Sorry, no shipping on these satsumas to Canada.) Taxes on prize, if applicable, are the responsibility of the winner. Employees of Whole Foods Market, Inc., are not eligible. Void where prohibited.
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i want to share satsumas with my daughter and husband ,coz she love it she peel by herself ,she is just 18 mos old ,nothing is tasty for taste bud like satsumas ,she will be happy just like to see her happy face ,tiny small hand both grabbing satsumas ,she she knew where i put its on freeze ,she come close by freeze to take and sit with us to eat ,she like juicy portion ,seeing her happy face smiling face ,we would like to watch her activities thats all .for my cute daughter
12/09/2011 11:29:33 AM CST
I would share these with my dad if he were still with us. I gre up in England and every year at Christmas my dad would go to the fruit market and buy a box of satsumas. He would put them in the garage (since it was cold out there) and we would run out there in our pyjamas to grab one. I would tear open the peel and sniff and say 'Finally, Christmas is here'. To me, a satsuma is the smell of Christmas from my childhood. It never really feels like Christmas till I have sniffed the first one of the season. I am passing along this tradition to my 4 year old twins and sharing with them. X
12/09/2011 11:31:18 AM CST
I would share my satsumas with my parents and my foodie group. My parents would eat them as is, but my food group would experiment in different ways to serve them like: in mulled wine, an ambrosia, glazed on a fruit tart, in a trifle, etc.
12/09/2011 11:34:49 AM CST
I would share the Satsuma with my daughters Charlotte & Molly .I can't keep enough fruit in the house.
12/09/2011 11:36:03 AM CST
The other box would go to my beloved cousin Debbie and her husband. They have done so much for us, never asking anything in return.
Our box would share with our youngest, adult daughter and friends from Church, where I have found a home with God.
12/09/2011 11:38:21 AM CST
I would share with my friends who are struggling with trying to keep thier families fed and housed. Bringing them some sunshine and juicy happiness, I feel would brighten this holiday season for them.
12/09/2011 11:41:14 AM CST
I would share the satsumas with my wonderful neighbors and friends. They give so much to us during the year, including wonderful fresh veggies from their garden. I'd love to be able to give a healthy gift back to them! I'd also share them with my 84 year old mother who doesn't eat enough fruit.
12/09/2011 11:43:33 AM CST
With my sister because I still remember sneaking into the neighbor's coatroom to steal their mandarin oranges.
12/09/2011 12:05:01 PM CST
I would share with my father and mother-in-law. Every year they become snowbirds and head to Florida from Cincinnati when it gets a bit cold. They always bring some great Florida Oranges back and I would love to share some satsumas with them - Probably will even if I don't win. I took some Honey Crisp apples to a couple we know and we have never been the same - If they match up to the apples, Watch Out!
Dean Nieporte
12/09/2011 12:06:07 PM CST
I would share them with my mom friends - they are always on the lookout for nutritious snacks for their kids!
12/09/2011 12:06:59 PM CST
I would share a box with Aunt Terri because she is my favorite aunt and has always been there for me when I needed her which is actually all the time.
12/09/2011 12:07:17 PM CST
I would send them to my family in Ohio!
12/09/2011 12:07:42 PM CST
I would share the satsumas with all my girlfriends by making satsuma-cello as their Christmas gifts! What a great use for the peel.
12/09/2011 12:08:02 PM CST
I would take the satsumas home and share them with my family! I have an allergy, so I can only eat citrus fruits. Because of this, satsumas hold a special place in my heart.
12/09/2011 12:09:10 PM CST
I would share them with my family this holiday season. We're all trying to encourage each other to eat healthier, and we love fruit!
12/09/2011 12:13:31 PM CST
I would share them with my parents! Send a little sunshine their way and they could share the big box with all of their friends.
12/09/2011 12:13:38 PM CST
I would share them with my dad because he loves them and he has always been my biggest supporter and taught me to be generous and kind to a fault. :-)
12/09/2011 12:14:03 PM CST
I will share them with my coworker, my boss, my husband, my sister and my dog because they are the ones who brighten my life and I can give them a little citrusy brightness of my own. I hope it's a big box!
12/09/2011 12:17:04 PM CST
With my sweet little girl to show her how wonderful real whole food can be.
12/09/2011 12:18:11 PM CST
I would share them with my Mom and family in Chicago. Six of my brothers and sisters and their families, including seven grandchildren will be getting together to celebrate Christmas on Dec 17. This would be a great way to show them I'm thinking of them here in Los Angeles.
12/09/2011 12:18:54 PM CST
I would love to share them with my husband, because he's my sweetheart and it would stop us from eating unhealthy snacks over the holidays. Yum!!
12/09/2011 12:24:25 PM CST
I'd love to bring them to our church where there are several families in need with whom we share what we can to make their holiday season brighter! A nice box, or bowl of these Satsumas would add to the feeling of generous plenty for all of us to share with family, friends and our community. I just love how Whole Foods is becoming a place where unusual things can happen!
12/09/2011 12:25:48 PM CST
I would share with my sister Beth she is awesome!
12/09/2011 12:26:43 PM CST
Last year I bought about 10lbs of Satsumas and when my 82 year-old mom came over she just loved them so I gave her half of mine. I would love for her to have her own box to enjoy this year. It is especially good for senior citizens to partake of healthy foods and these Satsumas are oh so tasty too.
12/09/2011 12:27:55 PM CST
I would share them with my little 5 year old neice, Harley. Who is a very picky eater, loves veggies...and LOVES "little tiny oranges".
12/09/2011 12:28:45 PM CST