It 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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Continue ReadingWhat’s the difference between a sweet onion and a Texas 1015 onion, you ask? Well, Texas 1015 onions are a type of sweet onion, so basically, while all Texas 1015 onions are sweet onions, not all sweet onions are Texas 1015 onions. What are Texas 1015 Onions? A better question…
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Pineapple season is upon us, and we couldn’t be happier! A symbol of hospitality, welcome and prosperity the world over, this sweet-and-juicy tropical summer fruit is as good for you as it is delicious. If you’ve only ever eaten the canned variety, you’re missing out – the amazing flavor fresh…
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It’s almost time to order Georgia peaches from Pittman & Davis again, and you won’t want to miss it. There’s a reason why referring to someone a “Georgia peach” is considered a compliment – it’s because fresh Georgia peaches have such amazing flavor! Peaches are not only the official fruit of…
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Continue ReadingIt may come as no surprise to you that the classic sweet Navel Orange (such as Pittman & Davis’s own Navel Oranges) is the world’s most popular orange variety. You probably already know they’re great for snacking on. But are they good for juicing? Juice from Navel Oranges The answer…
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Continue ReadingIt’s a Blood Orange…it’s a Ruby Grapefruit…nope, it’s a Cara Cara Orange! Originally discovered at the Hacienda de Cara Cara in Venezuela in the mid-1970s, Cara Cara Oranges today are grown primarily in California. When they first arrived in the United States they were only sold in select markets, and…