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  • How to Cut, Dice & Caramelize Onions: Complete Guide

    By: Pittman & Davis | On: | Category: DIY Fruit Information

    Sweet Texas 1015 Onions from Pittman & Davis are a kitchen essential, perfect for everything from fresh salsas to deeply caramelized toppings. Whether you’re learning how to cut an onion for the first time or perfecting your caramelized onions technique, this guide covers everything you need to know. These mild, sweet onions won’t make you cry nearly as much as regular onions, making them ideal for beginners and experienced cooks alike. How to Cut an Onion Properly cutting an onion is a fundamental kitchen skill. Here’s the easiest method that works every time: What You Need: Sharp chef’s knife Cutting…

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    Can Dogs Eat Onions? Are Onions Bad for Dogs?

    By: Pittman & Davis | On: | Category: Fruit Information

    The short answer: No, dogs cannot eat onions. Onions are highly toxic to dogs and can cause serious, potentially life-threatening health problems. Whether you’re cooking with Pittman & Davis Texas 1015 Onions or any other variety, it’s essential to keep them away from your furry family members. In this guide, we’ll explain why onions are dangerous for dogs, what to do if your dog eats onions, and how to keep your pets safe. Are Onions Bad for Dogs? Yes, onions are extremely bad for dogs. All types of onions (red, white, yellow, sweet, and Texas 1015 Onions) contain a compound…

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    Natural Allergy Relief with Fruit

    By: Pittman & Davis | On: | Category: Fruit Information

    Spring allergies getting you down? We get it – the weather is finally warming up and all of nature is coming to life, but you can’t enjoy it the way you want to because all those blooming blossoms and flowering trees are giving you a stuffy head, runny nose and itchy, watery eyes. It hardly seems fair. Airborne allergens can strike any time of year. Pollen from trees, grasses and weeds, mold spores, dust mites and pet dander can send your immune system into overdrive, releasing histamine and leukotriene chemicals that trigger all kinds of unpleasant symptoms. The good news…

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    Why Grapefruit Is the Perfect Healthy Gift (Plus Health Benefits)

    By: Pittman & Davis | On: | Category: Fruit Information Gift Guidance

    More people are choosing healthier lifestyles, replacing junk food with nutritious whole foods like fresh fruits, vegetables, and quality proteins. If you’re looking for the perfect healthy gift—or want to improve your own diet—fresh grapefruit is an excellent choice that combines exceptional taste with impressive health benefits. The Perfect Healthy Gift Grapefruit makes a thoughtful gift for health-conscious friends and family. Whether it’s a get-well gift, birthday surprise, or wellness gesture, a box of fresh Rio Ruby Red Grapefruit shows you care about their wellbeing. Unlike flowers that fade or sweets loaded with empty calories, fresh grapefruit is both delicious…

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    5 Ways You Can Use Grapefruit (Besides Eating It)

    By: Pittman & Davis | On: | Category: DIY Fruit Information

    This was a tough subject to tackle for us because we love grapefruit so much at Pittman & Davis, we can’t imagine eating every bit of it (and yes, that includes the skin)! It makes sense…grapefruit (specifically, the sugar-sweet, Rio Ruby™ Red Grapefruit that made us famous and continues to be a bestseller year after year) is how we got our start, and we’re committed to bringing our customers the absolute best grapefruit possible. Our grapefruit is grown in the best regions possible for such fruit: the Texas Rio Grande Valley Florida’s Indian River region. We source our grapefruit from…

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    7 Surprising Benefits of Eating Onions

    By: Pittman & Davis | On: | Category: Fruit Information

    Onions can make you cry (though Texas sweet onions for sale at Pittman & Davis are less likely to do that), but they’re nothing to cry over! That’s because not only are sweet onions delicious alone or as an integral part of many recipes, they’re packed with nutrients that can help reduce your risk of getting Parkinson’s Disease, cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and stroke. How Onions Help You Stay Healthy Why buy Sweet Georgia (Vidalia) onions or other sweet onions online from Pittman & Davis? Well, first and foremost, they’re delicious – there’s nothing like adding slices of sweet Vidalia onions…

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    What Else Can You Use Grapefruit Spoons For?

    By: Pittman & Davis | On: | Category: Fruit Information

    At Pittman & Davis, we’re proud to say we know (and love) grapefruit. Those aren’t just words, either – grapefruit (specifically, our plump, refreshingly sweet and dazzling Rio Ruby™ Red Grapefruit, grown in Texas’s Rio Grande Valley) is what gave us our start. That’s why we go the extra mile to ensure the premium citrus we grow and rush to you and your recipients is as good to eat as it is good for you, so our customers can say with perfect truth that you’ve never tasted better grapefruit anywhere. It follows that, just as we’re fans of grapefruit, we’re…

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  • What is a Grapefruit Spoon (and Why Do You Need One)?

    By: Pittman & Davis | On: | Category: Fruit Information

    There’s nothing like sinking your teeth into the sweet, juicy flesh of a Pittman & Davis Rio Ruby™ Grapefruit. The sweetest, most delicious of all grapefruit varieties, our prize-winning Ruby Reds are unlike anything you’ve ever tasted in your local produce section. That’s because our family farmers don’t cut any corners when it comes to tending our trees, hand-inspecting each plump grapefruit for best possible quality, and carefully packing it and shipping it out within days of harvest so it arrives at your door as fresh and perfect as possible. It’s a great to look forward to every season, and…

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    Is Grapefruit Safe During Pregnancy?

    By: Pittman & Davis | On: | Category: Fruit Information Gift Guidance

    It’s important for women to be careful about what they put in their bodies while expecting. An unborn baby gets all its nutrients from its mother, and so diet plays a huge role in the baby’s development. Likewise, a healthy diet – one that includes a proper balance of fats, carbs, protein, water, vitamins and minerals – helps ensure both mother and child remain healthy throughout the pregnancy and prepared for the upcoming labor and delivery. But healthy eating during pregnancy isn’t just about what an expectant mother should eat…it also takes into consideration such foods that she should not…

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    Honeybell Season is Here! Honeybell FAQs and Facts 2024

    By: Pittman & Davis | On: | Category: Fruit Information

    Great news… Honeybells are here! Luscious, delicious, juicy Honeybell oranges, the orange-lovers orange (even though there’s no orange in them at all). If you can’t find them in the stores, not to worry – you can order Honeybell oranges directly from Pittman & Davis (and you should, because ours are the best!). Wait…you’ve never tasted a Honeybell orange? Oh, boy…are you ever in for a treat! Take a look at our Honeybell FAQs to see why: What are Honeybells? Honeybell fruit (also known as Honeybell tangelos or Minneola Tangelos) are a citrus hybrid created by crossing a Darcy Tangerine and…

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