I thought i didn't like oranges, or any citrus, really. Blood oranges have dark red seeping to the surface of the speckled skin like a violent blush, or an internal wound. Eat these near a light source. Once they're peeled, you'll see they're gems. My mother used to buy a case of them (organic) from the coop. I ate and ate them until the case was empty. And when they went out of season, i fell on other citrus for comfort.

I don't know how they got that way. Maybe they were cross-bred with a ruby and a dragon. Or a pomegranite and a hummingbird. A red grapefruit and a vampire. Pure sensual enjoyment.