Peaches and nectarines have a LOT in common. Both are stone fruits. Both are ripe for picking in the summer. Both have yellow-and-red skins. Fresh Georgia peaches can be used in recipes that call for fresh nectarines, and vice versa. Botanically speaking, the two fruits are practically identical – in…
-
Continue ReadingFew can resist the temptation of a fresh mango on a hot summer’s day. Not just for eating out of hand, mango adds amazing tropical flavor to smoothies and main dishes while also adding a nutritious punch. Delicious Tropical Mangoes (like those from Pittman & Davis!) add a fresh tanginess…
-
Continue ReadingSummer’s here, and it’s grilling season – what a perfect time for Pittman & Davis Texas 1015 Onions to be in season! A big, juicy hamburger just wouldn’t be the same without a slice of this unique Texas onion on it. But before you go firing up that grill, there…
-
Continue ReadingDoes anything taste more summery than cool, crisp, sweet watermelon? What would a 4th of July picnic be without it? Light and refreshing, watermelon is a perfect antidote to hot, sultry summer days. But is watermelon good for you? Health Benefits of Watermelon Made up mostly of water (over 90%)…
-
Continue ReadingQuick – what’s the first fruit that comes to mind when we say, “Vitamin C?” Did you say oranges? That’s hardly surprising – after all, the word “citrus” starts with C, and all citrus fruits are excellent sources of vitamin C. But they’re not the only ones…nectarines (like fresh Nectarines…
-
Continue ReadingIt never fails – a woman shares news of her pregnancy, and some well-meaning friends, relatives, co-workers and sometimes complete strangers take it as their cue to share horror stories of awful morning sickness and hundreds of hours spent in hard labor! Yes, myths and misconceptions often seem to go…
-
Continue ReadingThere’s nothing that says “summer” more than biting into a fresh peach, like Sweet Peaches and Georgia Peaches from Pittman & Davis. Fresh Georgia peaches are meant to be savored on the back porch as a refreshing, juicy afternoon snack – or baked into a delicious cobbler or crisp and…
-
Continue ReadingPineapple! It’s one of the most succulent fruits available – and also one of the most confusing! Do they grow on trees like other fruits? Do they have seeds? Do they come from Hawaii? And how the heck do you cut one up with all those prickly parts?? For those…
-
Continue ReadingIt’s mango season! Tropical Mangoes are one of the world’s most popular fruits, but it took a long time for them to catch on in the U.S. The first attempts to introduce mangos to the United States took place in Florida in the mid-1800s. The state’s variable weather has hindered…
-
Continue ReadingJuicy, firm and dark red in color, it’s perhaps fitting that Bing cherries are heart-shaped, because they’re loved by so many cherry-lovers for their sweet, succulent taste. Here are some facts about this uniquely North American stone fruit: What are Bing cherries? The Bing cherry is the most produced variety…