Image via Wikipedia Among the most popular varieties of tangerines is the clementine, the smallest of all mandarin oranges. They are known for being little, simple to peel, easily separated into sections, and enjoyable for a quick snack. Clementine tangerines are most popular between October and December when they're in…
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Pittman and Davis are a family owned business that has been operating for over 80 years. Pittman and Davis specialize in sending orchard fresh fruit, smoked meat, cheeses, pastries, nuts, candies and dried fruit. The company was started in the 1920's by Frank Davis Sr. He and his family lived…
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There are millions of people who still can't find work even though the economy is recovering. If you're one of them then you know how fierce the competition is these days for jobs. Using fruit delivery is a great way to set yourself apart from other applicants and get noticed.…
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For those who are very dirty martini with three olives kind of people, after a long week of work, it is one of the small pleasures in life on a Friday evening. But then again there are Fridays that you would like to have something with a little bit more…
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The state of Georgia is known for its sweet peaches. Did you know it’s known for sweet onions as well? One of the newest additions to the genus Allium, the Vidalia Onion was discovered in Georgia in 1931. Named for its hometown, sweet Vidalia Onions are one of the most…
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Eating grapefruit throughout the winter will help you stay healthy throughout the year. During the winter it's easy for people to pick up viruses, colds, and other illnesses that can continue to impair the immune system throughout the year. But eating a grapefruit everyday will give your body the Vitamin…
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Once the holidays are over the hardest part of the New Year starts – getting back in shape. After tossing your healthy diet to the wind for six to eight weeks during the winter holidays it can be a real struggle to get back on track. A great way to…
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Image via Wikipedia How did a subtropical fruit from the West Indies become the first fruit to receive a U.S. patent? How did it change colors? And why does it call Texas home? In this article we are going to answer all of those questions as we review the interesting…
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All grocery stores and supermarkets stock fresh fruit, which means that most Americans have easy access to popular citrus varieties. Why then are online fruits sellers popping up all over the place? Located mostly in the citrus-producing states–Florida, California, Texas, and Arizona–online sellers are filling a gap in the fruit…
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Image via Wikipedia A flavonoid is an organic compound found in citrus fruits, like oranges and grapefruits, and vegetables. There are particularly high concentrations of a flavonoid called Naringenin in Texas grapefruit. Why is this important? Well, studies have shown that this particular flavonoid works as an antioxidant and helps…