Need a present that can be delivered in a jiffy to anyone on your gift list? Whether you’re shopping for friends, family members, or business clients, gourmet gift baskets are ideal for almost any occasion. You can send gift baskets to your friends and loved ones to say, “thank you,”…
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Continue ReadingThe old saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away” is attributed to Benjamin Franklin, but he could just as easily have made the same statement about pears. Both pears and apples are great additions to the diet of anyone interested in healthy living…both are high in fiber, low…
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Continue ReadingPicking apples, baking pies, swishing your feet through piles of colored leaves on a blustery day, sipping hot cider by a crackling fire…these are just a few of the many, simple pleasures the fall season has to offer. Such pastimes become even sweeter when you share them with those you…
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Continue ReadingAsk the average American where the best citrus is grown and many will respond, “Florida,” while others will say, “California.” Well, we want to introduce you to another location that produces premium citrus…Texas. In fact, it may surprise you to learn that Texas is the nation’s third-largest citrus producer. Here…
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Continue ReadingThe harvest of our tree-ripened pears and apples has begun! Our orchards in the Pacific Northwest are leading the way as premier providers of farm-fresh pears and apples. The conditions this season have been ideal, resulting in a bountiful yield of high-quality fruits. Our orchards have meticulously maintained and nurtured…
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Continue ReadingYou may have heard that it’s important to serve the right wine with the right foods. Did you know it’s also important to serve the right pear with the right wine and cheese? If you look forward to pear season but aren’t well up on the many varieties of pears,…
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Continue ReadingAre you looking forward to fall as much as we are? With each new season comes new, in-season fruits, and we’re eager for the arrival of one of our favorites: the Pear. When it comes to fall fruits, apples may spring first to your mind (along with pumpkins and squash,…
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Continue ReadingPlum season is almost here, and that means it’s almost time to get your order of tangy-sweet, delectable Empress Plums from Pittman & Davis! You won’t want to delay, either, since our plums are only available during the month of September. “But wait a minute,” you might be wondering. “Haven’t…
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Continue ReadingThe crop set very well in late winter/early spring and it has continued to be a fantastic growing season for both our apples and pears. The combination of dry, sunny days coupled with ample moisture in the soil has produced a plentiful crop with great size and a strong sugar…
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Continue ReadingThere’s nothing like a cold drink on a hot summer’s day. When the thermometer goes up, summer drinks can help regulate our body temperature, support our brain function and mood, keep our digestion running smoothly, and keep our joints lubricated while enjoying outdoor sports. But they need to be the…