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…
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Continue ReadingAre Cara Cara Oranges Good For You? This Berry-Like Citrus is a Healthy, Tasty Treat! Ordinary oranges? Look again – cara cara navels may look like your garden-variety navel oranges, but inside they’re hiding a surprise! Just What is a Cara Cara Orange, Anyway? Nowadays you’re most likely to spot a…
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Continue ReadingFind the Best Corporate Gifts for Doctors & Other Medical Professionals Corporate gifting is a great way to connect with your associates, existing clients and prospective clients alike. This year, skip the tired and cheap corporate gifts and surprise your clients and prospects with healthy corporate gifts instead! Fresh Fruit:…
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Continue ReadingHow these related citrus fruits are alike – and how they’re not. Ever hear of a pomelo? If you love the taste of grapefruit, you owe a debt of gratitude to this lesser-known Southeast Asian citrus fruit, because it’s grapefruit’s director ancestor…grapefruit are actually a hybrid resulting from crossing pomelos…
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Continue ReadingWith so many different types of pears to use for baking, cooking and just plain snacking, pears are a naturally sweet, tasty and healthful treat. It’s no wonder that, on average, pears are growing in popularity as a wholesome, versatile pantry staple. It wasn’t that long ago that we’d have…
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Continue ReadingThere more than a thousand varieties of pears available. Among the most common are the Anjou, Bosc, Comice, Barlett, Concord, Seckel, and Ferrel. Not all pears ripen at the same and some get soft as they ripen like the Comice and Bartlett, while other varieties like Concord and Bosc remain…