February 14 is coming up fast! Ever wonder how Valentine’s Day got its start? Observed in many parts of the world, this ancient holiday is the time when candy, flowers, and other gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine. Valentine’s Day contains vestiges…
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Continue ReadingFebruary is almost here, which means it’s almost time to order Honey Mandarin Oranges from Pittman & Davis! Honey mandarins are as sweet as they sound, with a rich, sweet flavor bound up in a little package. Small and easy to peel, Honey Mandarins are great for snacking and…
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Continue ReadingGot a loved one with a winter birthday you want to treat? You’re lucky – winter is when some of the rarer, more exotic delicious citrus fruits are in season, so you have a chance to make a big impression with an affordable gift they’re sure to love! Why…
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Continue ReadingFresh from the Sunbelt: Honeybell season tends to be short but sweet. These delicious beauties are only available from January until around the second week in February and they are looking amazing this year. Our Honeybells are just starting to come off of the trees and are ready to begin…
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Continue ReadingDid your boss invite you to a holiday party at her home? Or maybe you’re getting together with your future in-laws for the first time. It doesn’t even have to be a high-pressure event – a friend who invites you to watch a game will appreciate simple courtesy. No matter…
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Continue ReadingWe at Pittman & Davis love fruit! Fruits are beautiful to look at (the vivid colors of our citrus fruits!) and wonderfully fragrant (just the scent of our fresh grapefruits can brighten up a dull winter’s day). But more important than either of those qualities is the taste of our…
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Continue ReadingOnce upon a time, a member of our team who had recently moved into a new house found a tree his backyard was producing a strange fruit he wasn’t familiar with. It was round and firm like an apple (and about the same size as a large apple, too), with…
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Continue ReadingFall is the perfect time for finding fresh pears for sale, and no matter how you plan to use them, you’ll find premium pears from Pittman & Davis that are sheer “pear-fection!” Why do pears so often come second to apples as the quintessential fall fruit? After all, they’re both…
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Continue ReadingGourmet foods make great gifts to friends and family who live at a distance (or who live close) – especially when they include cheese! When you send cheese to your loved ones, you’re not just sending an addictive snack – you’re sending them an easy serving option, as fruit and…
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Continue ReadingWhen you think of delicious, fresh fruit, spring and summer might be the seasons that first spring to mind. But the end of the warm season doesn’t mean the end of fresh, seasonal fruit gifts by any means. No matter what time of year it is, premium fruit fresh from…