It’s a Blood Orange…it’s a Ruby Grapefruit…nope, it’s a Cara Cara Orange! Originally discovered at the Hacienda de Cara Cara in Venezuela in the mid-1970s, Cara Cara Oranges today are grown primarily in California. When they first arrived in the United States they were only sold in select markets, and even now they can be difficult to find. Cara Cara Navel Oranges (yep, they’re a type of navel orange, which means they’re seedless just like the Classic Navel Oranges you’ve known and loved all your life) have a sweet, berry-like flavor that makes them a great choice for recipes of…
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Continue ReadingOnions have a unique ability to be sweet, savory, pungent and aromatic all at the same time. Much like celery, they don’t add much to dishes in terms of nutrition (or calories). But they do add so much in the way of flavor that even people who purport not to like onions would miss them if they were left out of certain recipes. Most folks wouldn’t snack on a raw onion the way they would an apple or a carrot, but when it comes to cooking, onions are as integral as eggs or butter. They may even as important as…
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Continue ReadingIt seems like we do more and more of our shopping online these days. For one thing, it’s very convenient – instead of going out to pick up the merchandise, it’s brought right to your door. Additionally, your selection is not limited to what’s available locally – if you want something very specific but can’t find it in your immediate area, there’s a good chance you can find it online. Fresh Fruit by Mail Clothing, books and music, tech products, crafts, used items…you’re used to seeing those for sale online, and have probably purchased from more than one of those…
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Continue ReadingCara Cara Orange flavor is like no other fruit. Less tangy than other oranges due to its low acidity, Cara Cara Oranges are very sweet and have been described as having red berry overtones, reminiscent of cherries, raspberries or cranberries. Cara Caras are a navel orange variety. When you think of navel oranges, what probably comes to your mind first is the classic Washington Navel Orange (also known as the Florida or California Navel). It may surprise you know what there are other types of navel orange available, but what defines a navel orange is the second, undeveloped “twin” fruit…
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Continue ReadingPineapple season is upon us! While pineapple can be grown and enjoyed year-round, its peak season is spring through early to mid-summer, when it’s at its tangy-sweetest. That’s why a monthly fruit club like Pittman & Davis’ own Harvest-A-Month Fruit Club offers it in May, which is the best time to enjoy this amazing fruit. But what exactly is pineapple? What is pineapple? When European explorers came across pineapple in South America during the 17th Century, the fruits tough, spiky exterior made them think of pinecones. Inside, though, they found a bright yellow, sweet-tart flesh that was juicy and delicious,…
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When you send your loved ones a citrus gift box, you’re not just sending deliciousness – you’re sending health as well! Fruit is an essential part of a healthy diet. The USDA recommends that adults consume two servings of fruit per day, while the American Heart Association recommends 4-5 servings. But did you know fruit can help you lose weight, too? Fruit and Weight Loss Let’s be clear…the formula for weight loss is pretty simple (even if losing weight isn’t always that simple: calories out (burned) must exceed calories consumed (eaten). Simply eating fruit is not the key to weight…
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Continue ReadingDo Texas Onions Get Sweet When Cooked? The question is in the title: is cooking what makes our Texas 1015 Onions sweet? Well, cooking – that is, caramelizing – our Texas 1015s may make them sweeter, but they’re already pretty sweet to begin with! Here are some common questions about sweet onions, and how to cook and store them: What makes 1015 onions sweet? The reason 1015 onions (so called because they’re planted around the middle of October – i.e. 10/15) taste so sweet even when they’re still raw is because they have less sulfur than most other onions, which…
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Continue ReadingFor over 80 years Pittman & Davis has been providing the best mail order grapefruit to our customers. We take special pride in our sweet and juicy Ruby Red Grapefruit, which has made receiving a grapefruit box or assorted grapefruit baskets a welcome gift for many year after year. As a result, there are a lot of interesting facts we know and can share with you about this fascinating fruit! Here are six common questions about grapefruit that sum up the citrus fruit’s history in a few quick points: What Exactly Is Grapefruit? Grapefruit is a citrus hybrid of the…
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Continue ReadingDo you have a whole pile of clementines (or mandarins or tangerines) that you need to use up? It happens…you take advantage of the season to stock up – way up – and wind up with more than you can snack on. But if you have a lot of clementines to use up, don’t worry…they go great in many recipes, from savory to sweet! Clementines, the ultra-juicy citrus fruit that is only available for a short time each year, are fabulous for cooking. Eaten as alone as a snack they are tasty and healthy, but Clementine juice, candied Clementine peel, or…
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Continue ReadingIt happens – you buy some lovely looking fruit (maybe on an impulse), eat one or two servings, and then forget about it. Maybe the bag got pushed to the back of the crisper – regardless, you finally remember, go looking, and find a back of moldy, uneatable fruit. And you’re annoyed with yourself, both for wasting money and wasting food. You may even decide to skip buying fresh fruit because of this. Grapefruit is delicious, refreshing, and packed with nutrients, so don’t cut it out of your diet just because you don’t know how to store (or use) it! By storing…