The second-largest state in the USA, Texas has a rich history and larger-than-life uniqueness that makes it well known even to people who have never been there. One of the many things Texas is famous for is its food, and Texas food gifts are always sure to please. And some of Pittman & Davis’s gourmet food gifts from Texas may surprise you! Best Food Gifts to Send in the Mail There are many reasons why sending gourmet food gifts by mail is a wise choice. For one thing, if the recipient is someone you haven’t seen in a while, you…
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Continue ReadingBelieve it or not, spring is coming, and it’s time to start thinking of spring gifts! Soon it will be time to shake off the winter blues and look forward to celebrating the new season with fun, fresh flavors. When the weather gets warmer, gatherings with friends and family are always popping up on the calendar. And you don’t have to wait for your favorite spring market to open – spring gift ideas from Pittman & Davis can help you always have something delicious nearby for showers, parties, and just to brighten someone’s special day. Sending beautifully presented spring baskets or…
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Continue ReadingYou’ve probably enjoyed navel oranges from childhood on up, but there are a lot of interesting facts about this citrus powerhouse you may not know. Read on for answers to some frequently asked questions about the classic navel orange: What is a navel orange? Navel oranges belong to the citrus family. They are a winter variety that grows on evergreen trees that can reach over six meters in height. They are also known as the Washington Navel Orange, Riverside Navel Orange, and Bahia Navel Orange. There are over fifty different varieties of navel orange. Navel oranges are predominately favored for…
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Continue ReadingThere’s one school of thought that contends that the fruit that is healthiest for you is the fruit that’s in season at the time you eat it. Certainly, the most delicious fruit you eat is almost certainly going to be the fruit that’s in season at the time you eat it! Citrus fruits begin to come into season in November and (depending on the variety) continue until June. Vibrant citrus fruits come into their peak season in North America during the winter months, bringing a much-needed surge of springtime into both our diets and our spirits. Some fruit varieties (like…
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Continue ReadingIs there any truth to the old wives’ tale that eating grapefruit can make you fall asleep? Grapefruit benefits are many – it’s refreshing, it’s low in calories and it’s full of fiber to keep hunger at bay while you snooze. Compared to other, less-healthy late-night snacks, grapefruit is good for you (especially if you’re watching your weight). But how does it stack up as a sleep aid? Let’s find out: Is grapefruit a good before-bed snack? Conventional wisdom says that eating before bed causes weight gain because your metabolism slows down when you fall asleep. This causes any undigested calories…
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Continue ReadingThere are many orange varieties, but the two most popular in the US are, arguably, the navel orange and the Valencia orange. Both are sweet oranges with amazing flavor, but when you want to make fresh orange juice your best bet is to go with Valencia vs. navel oranges. When it comes to snacking, however, navel oranges are the way to go – they are sweet and delicious, easy to eat, and bursting with nutrition. But before we get into the health benefits of navel oranges we should answer a couple of questions, starting with what’s a navel orange, anyway?…
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There are many orange varieties, but the two most popular in the US are, arguably, the navel orange and the Valencia orange. Both are sweet oranges with amazing flavor, but when you want to make fresh orange juice your best bet is to go with Valencia vs. navel oranges. When it comes to snacking, however, navel oranges are the way to go – they are sweet and delicious, easy to eat, and bursting with nutrition. But before we get into the health benefits of navel oranges we should answer a couple of questions, starting with what’s a navel orange, anyway?…
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Continue ReadingWhat is a honeybell? Even the name sounds beautiful, calling to mind an image of a sweet, golden bell. But you can actually eat these bells – and not only are they good as they sound, they’re good for you, too! Read on for the answers to top five frequently asked questions about this rare, delightful fruit: What is a honeybell orange? Also known as “tangelos,” honeybell oranges aren’t oranges at all, but a cross between a sweet Dancy tangerine and a juicy grapefruit. The word “tangelo” comes from a blending of the words “tangerine” and “pomelo” (pomelos are the…
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Continue ReadingIt’s round, orange, sweet, nutritious and has a fresh, citrusy scent. It’s an orange! No, wait…it’s a tangerine! Well, which is it?? It can be easy to confuse a tangerine fruit for an orange at first glance, but on closer examination these two fruits (while closely related) actually have several key differences. While both are members of the citrus family and look similar to one another, they are actually two different species of fruit. The difference between orange and tangerine begins with their origins. Where Tangerines and Oranges Come From Some people refer to a tangerine as a “tangerine orange”…
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Continue ReadingThe title of this article is actually a trick question, because true tangerines are not, in fact, seedless. There are many varieties of tangerines and related citrus fruits that are often marketed as tangerines, but are not true tangerines. “Halo tangerines,” for example, refer not to a true tangor but a specific brand of mandarin, while a “satsuma tangerine” actually refers to a Japanese variety of mandarin. Tangerine fruit is a small citrus fruit that is a variety of the mandarin orange. While some people refer to this orange-colored fruit as a “tangerine orange” due to their similarity in appearance,…