Peaches and nectarines have a LOT in common. Both are stone fruits. Both are ripe for picking in the summer. Both have yellow-and-red skins. Fresh Georgia peaches can be used in recipes that call for fresh nectarines, and vice versa. Botanically speaking, the two fruits are practically identical – in fact, the only real difference between them would seem to be that peaches have downy skins while nectarine skins are smooth. On occasion, they can even grow on the same tree! But do they taste the same? What to Keep in Mind When Cooking with Peaches The difference in taste…
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Continue ReadingFew can resist the temptation of a fresh mango on a hot summer’s day. Not just for eating out of hand, mango adds amazing tropical flavor to smoothies and main dishes while also adding a nutritious punch. Delicious Tropical Mangoes (like those from Pittman & Davis!) add a fresh tanginess that brings balance to sweet desserts and savory dishes. Mango Health Benefits In addition to being delicious, mangoes are packed with amazing health benefits. Here are just a few: Boosts your immune system. Mangoes are packed with many vitamins and antioxidants. And consumption of an average-sized mango can fulfill up…
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Continue ReadingSummer’s here, and it’s grilling season – what a perfect time for Pittman & Davis Texas 1015 Onions to be in season! A big, juicy hamburger just wouldn’t be the same without a slice of this unique Texas onion on it. But before you go firing up that grill, there are a couple of things you should know about these amazing onions. What are Texas 1015 Onions? The Texas 1015 onion variety gets its name from when it’s planted – that is, mid-October (around October 15, or 10/15). What’s the difference between a Texas 1015 Onion and a sweet onion?…
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Continue ReadingDoes anything taste more summery than cool, crisp, sweet watermelon? What would a 4th of July picnic be without it? Light and refreshing, watermelon is a perfect antidote to hot, sultry summer days. But is watermelon good for you? Health Benefits of Watermelon Made up mostly of water (over 90%) and with just 45 calories in a one-cup serving, watermelon is an excellent snack or dessert if you want to lose weight, maintain your weight, or just don’t want to feel heavy and weighed down after a meal. In fact, because watermelon is so light many people assume that it…
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Continue ReadingQuick – what’s the first fruit that comes to mind when we say, “Vitamin C?” Did you say oranges? That’s hardly surprising – after all, the word “citrus” starts with C, and all citrus fruits are excellent sources of vitamin C. But they’re not the only ones…nectarines (like fresh Nectarines from Pittman & Davis) also are great sources of vitamin C – and many other nutrients, too! What are nectarines? Nectarines are a summer stone fruit that’s similar to peaches – very similar, in fact; genetically, they’re almost identically. The main difference between the two fruits is that peaches have…
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Continue ReadingIt never fails – a woman shares news of her pregnancy, and some well-meaning friends, relatives, co-workers and sometimes complete strangers take it as their cue to share horror stories of awful morning sickness and hundreds of hours spent in hard labor! Yes, myths and misconceptions often seem to go hand-in-hand with pregnancy, and it’s a shame when they add apprehension to what should be a joyful, happy time of anticipation in a woman’s life. Pregnancy and Nutrition A lot of “pregnancy myths” surround what a woman should and should not eat when she’s pregnant. (One of our team remembers…
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Continue ReadingThere’s nothing that says “summer” more than biting into a fresh peach, like Sweet Peaches and Georgia Peaches from Pittman & Davis. Fresh Georgia peaches are meant to be savored on the back porch as a refreshing, juicy afternoon snack – or baked into a delicious cobbler or crisp and served warm with ice cream or whipped cream! But grilled peaches are a special treat. Grilling caramelizes peaches perfectly and brings out their natural sweetness. And it’s actually quite easy to do! Read on to find out how you can bring delicious new flavor to your peaches: 5 Steps to…
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Continue ReadingPineapple! It’s one of the most succulent fruits available – and also one of the most confusing! Do they grow on trees like other fruits? Do they have seeds? Do they come from Hawaii? And how the heck do you cut one up with all those prickly parts?? For those who love pineapple and would love to know more about this fascinating fruit, Pittman & Davis proudly presents our Pineapple FAQ in honor of pineapple season: Is a pineapple a berry? Well…in a way. Sort of. Actually, a single pineapple consists of many berries that have grown together. So a…
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Continue ReadingIt’s mango season! Tropical Mangoes are one of the world’s most popular fruits, but it took a long time for them to catch on in the U.S. The first attempts to introduce mangos to the United States took place in Florida in the mid-1800s. The state’s variable weather has hindered the commercial production of mango fruit through the early 1990’s, and only a small percentage of the fresh mangoes available today are grown in the U.S. That means if you buy mangos in a chain grocery store, they’re likely to have come from a variety of source countries. What are…
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Continue ReadingJuicy, firm and dark red in color, it’s perhaps fitting that Bing cherries are heart-shaped, because they’re loved by so many cherry-lovers for their sweet, succulent taste. Here are some facts about this uniquely North American stone fruit: What are Bing cherries? The Bing cherry is the most produced variety of sweet cherry in the US. The sweet cherry variety originated in the Pacific Northwest during the late 1800s, when Oregonian horticulturist Seth Lewelling and his foreman, Ah Bing (for whom the cherry is named) grafted it by grafting a Black Republican cherry variety. What are Bing cherries good for?…