Navel oranges and honeybell oranges are both citrus fruits, but what distinguishes one from the other? Both are winter fruits (though the honeybell’s season is shorter than navel orange season), both have orange peels and both taste fantastic, there are a lot of differences as well. Here’s a quick rundown:…
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Continue ReadingScratching your head over what to get that special someone this year? You’re not alone – finding a great gift (one they’re sure to love and one you feel good about giving) can be a challenge, especially when you’re gifting from across the miles. Throw in a recipient in delicate health…
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Continue ReadingCara cara orange season is here at last! Just what is a cara cara orange, you ask? Only one of the sweetest navel oranges you’ll ever taste – and one that hides a surprise inside, too! The Difference Between a Cara Cara Navel & a Classic Navel Orange First discovered at…
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Continue ReadingCan you ever have “too much” citrus? Maybe someone thoughtfully subscribed you to a citrus club and this month you have more than you can eat. Or maybe it’s Texas citrus season and you’re tempted to pile up on those fragrant, delicious-looking and colorful fruits. Perhaps you decided to try…
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Continue ReadingThe old maxim, “It’s what’s on the inside that counts” can easily applied to the cara cara navel orange! On the From the outside, this citrus surprise looks much like any common navel, but when you open them up the difference is clear even before you taste it. What is…
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Grapefruit often gets a bad rap as a so-called “diet” food, unbearably bitter and a chore to eat. But you shouldn’t dismiss this citrus super food out of hand…apart from being supremely healthy, grapefruit adds a crisp, refreshing taste to many recipes. And if its reputed tartness has scared you…
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Continue ReadingEver hear of sugar belle oranges? If not, you’re in for a treat. And if you’re already a lover of the classic navel orange, you’re in for a bigger treat once you actually taste this sweet and juicy little citrus gem! What is a navel orange? What’s a navel? Only…
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Continue ReadingNow more than ever, we need a little Christmas! If you’re craving some unique, can’t miss gift ideas to show the folks on your gift list (at home, at work and at a distance) how much you care, Pittman & Davis has dozens of options that are sure to hit…
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Continue ReadingMandarin, clementine, tangerine, oh my! If you’re looking for a healthy, kid-friendly treat your child will love seeing in his or her lunchbox, look no further than the clementine (or clementina, which means “clementine” in Spanish). There are quite a few types of orange citrus fruits to choose from, and…
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Continue ReadingWhat you get: Pittman & Davis is a family owned company that specializes in delivering wonderfully orchard fresh fruits, smoked meats, cheeses, pastries, candies, and other scrumptious gift food items. This fruit gift box and gourmet food item company is based in Texas. The question has to be asked: why…