As round and bright gold as the sun, oranges might make us think of summer days, but actually they (like most citrus fruits) come into season during the wintertime in North America. Lucky for us, too, since that’s exactly when our immune systems can use a helpful boost! It’s a well-established fact that oranges are good for you, and if you ask, most people will name vitamin C as the reason. It’s true that eating a single orange will meet your vitamin C needs for the day, and that can go a long way toward warding off the common…
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Continue ReadingGrapefruit is not only a beautiful, fragrant, fruit that’s as delicious as it looks – it’s super-healthy. Like all citrus, grapefruit is high in vitamin C (you can get nearly half a day’s recommended vitamin C intake by eating just half a grapefruit, which has only 41 calories). Additionally, a serving of grapefruit is also high in potassium, which is important for maintaining healthy blood pressure. Grapefruits are rich in natural plant compounds called phytochemicals which studies show can help fight stroke and heart disease. Pink and red grapefruit are good sources of beta carotene (a source of vitamin…
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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 in lunchboxes and salads. What Makes the Honey Mandarin Different from Other Mandarins? These California beauties can be hard to find in grocery stores (which is why your best bet is to look for them at Pittman & Davis), so you may not have experienced the joy of eating one.…
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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 Fruit Makes Such a Great Gift Anytime If you think a fruit gift basket is a cop-out gift, think again. Fruit gifts can be the best friend of those trying to find a gift for the person who has everything or is hard to shop for. Here’s why: First of…
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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 whom your host is, behaving as a good dinner guest will leave a good impression and ensure you’re invited back again! Here are just a few rules to keep in mind when you receive an invitation: Rule #1: RSVP! Too many people don’t do it at all, and many others…
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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 fresh fruit. The warm, healthy climate in which our Texas fruits are grown produces the most delicious grapefruits and citrus fruit of all varieties! Why Fruit Flavor Trumps Everything Else It’s happened to everyone. You go to the grocery store and see the most tempting fruit: plump, juicy-looking grapes, colorful,…
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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 a speckled golden, slightly fuzzy skin and a mouthwatering fragrance. Unwilling to bite into an unknown fruit, he brought a sample in to the office, set it down on the breakroom table, and asked, “Can anyone tell me what the heck this is?!” As it turned out, our supervisor could.…
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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 orchard fruits, very nutritious and supremely delicious. They can also be easily be dried, frozen, and preserved in other ways quite easily so you can enjoy them all year round. People may hesitate to buy pears for a couple of reasons: first, local grocery chain stores may be limited in…
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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 the orchard is yours for the asking! So, what gifts of fruit are available during the fall? The fall fruit season in the United States is defined as September, October, and November. At this time of year, you can order fruit boxes from Pittman & Davis containing fruit gift ideas…
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Continue ReadingPear season is here, and if you’re looking to order mail fruit that’s good for your gut, you can’t do better than this autumn fruit. Pear health benefits include being low in calories and high in fiber, which makes them an ideal autumn snack for those looking to eat healthier. But there are other benefits of eating pears: pears also contain beneficial antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds that can help improve gut health. Pear Facts When you shop for pears online at Hale Groves, it may surprise you to find that you can order pears of several different varieties. The most…