Citrus fruits have always graced our tables and countertops at home and even in business settings. It is not just because of their appetizing vivid colors and appealing citrus aroma, but also because they are tasty, refreshing and utterly nutritious and healthy. But did you know that aside from the fine qualities I have mentioned above, citrus has another fascinating feature you don’t usually see in other fruits: they are prone to mutations and some of the hybrids they have created are truly wonderful! Parents and Hybrids Citrus is as ancient as 7 million years old. This long history of…
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Continue ReadingWe are all familiar with the word calorie and that it somehow affects weight gain. But what is it really? Calorie is a unit to measure energy. It is a way of saying how much energy you are getting from eating food or drinking beverages. Is it bad for you? Of course not! On the contrary, we need calories in order to survive. Our cells would die without calories and vital organs like the heart and lungs would stop functioning. If it isn’t bad then why do we have to monitor it? The answer is that consuming too many calories…
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Continue ReadingGiving gifts is a great way to impress a potential client, keep morale up in the workplace, or show appreciation to a long-time customer. You don’t want your gift to appear cursory or boring, which can leave a bad impression on your clients or make your employees feel neglected. Aside from its quality, the one thing that can make or break your gift is in the details. The right gift at the right time can go a long way in fostering a positive relationship. Since spring is here, it’s a great idea to send fresh fruits. The following are some…
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Continue ReadingGenerally speaking, all fruits are good for you; it is just that some fruits taste better, are juicier and have more nutritional benefits than others. Use honeybell tangelos as an example. Honeybells are premium citrus fruit that are well-known for their intensely sweet taste and super juicy and flavorful flesh. What are Tangelos? Tangelos are citrus fruit hybrid of citrus reticulata, tangerine or mandarin, and citrus maxima or pomelo. The portmanteau name tangelo was created from tangerine and pomelo. Regular oranges may be similar to tangelos but you can easily distinguish tangelos by their elongated or protruding neck that is…
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Continue ReadingGenerally speaking, all fruits are good for you; it is just that some fruits taste better, are juicier and have more nutritional benefits than others. Use honeybell tangelos as an example. Honeybells are premium citrus fruit that are well-known for their intensely sweet taste and super juicy and flavorful flesh. What are Tangelos? Tangelos are citrus fruit hybrid of citrus reticulata, tangerine or mandarin, and citrus maxima or pomelo. The portmanteau name tangelo was created from tangerine and pomelo. Regular oranges may be similar to tangelos but you can easily distinguish tangelos by their elongated or protruding neck that is…
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Continue ReadingCitrus encompasses a wide range of fruit, from the popular oranges known for their juice or eating out of hand, to lemons and limes used in all sorts of culinary recipes. But one citrus fruit, the grapefruit, has received much attention due to its many health benefits. Modern grapefruit are sweeter and less acidic than their ancestors. Be it the red grapefruit, white grapefruit or yellow grapefruit variety, they are all delicious and healthy in their own right. If you are asking which grapefruit is sweeter, the typical answer you would get is the Texas ruby red grapefruit, but there…
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Continue ReadingTo grow the best Cara Cara oranges, we spend long days in the grove to ensure that each tree has ideal water, nutrition, drainage, and care. When we see dark green leaves and sturdy branches supporting perfectly ripening Cara Cara oranges like these, we know all our hard work has been rewarded. A mature tree in the grove displays ripe and ready to pick Cara Cara oranges gleaming in the sunshine. Older trees produce the most fruit, so growing these sweet treasures becomes a patient process of not only cultivating healthy trees, but also caring for the land across generations.…
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Continue ReadingTo make this easy face scrub all you need is a rubber spatula or long spoon, a blender, one Pittman & Davis Grapefruit, sugar, oil, and an airtight container with lid to store the facial scrub between uses. Ingredients & Preparation 1 Pittman & Davis Ruby Red Grapefruit 1 cup white sugar 2-3 Tablespoon of oil (avocado oil, grape seed oil, or coconut oil all work well) After eating each grapefruit half with a spoon, scoop out the remaining segments, flesh, seeds, and juice and add to the blender. You can also just use 3 to 4 peeled grapefruit sections.…
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Continue ReadingOur Ruby Red Grapefruit are virtually seedless and bursting with sweet, refreshing juice. Their flavor is unmistakably zesty but sweeter than some other grapefruit varieties. The thin skin and thinly walled sections make eating or juicing these sweet, bright red treats a pleasure. Ruby Red Grapefruits start out as dark green and slowly mature to bright yellow. We know they are ripe and ready when the skin shows telltale areas of reddish blush. We wait to harvest until we see this faint red hue, so we know each fruit is at the peak of flavor. Warm sunny days and consistently…
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Continue ReadingChocolate And Oranges The rich, decadent flavor of chocolate and the sweet, refreshing taste of oranges has been a perfect pairing for ages. In both Italy and Spain, orange slices are dipped in rich melted chocolate for a tasty holiday dessert. And in the 1930s, British candy makers began to produce the famous chocolate oranges, which combined the two flavors in an orange-shaped treat. Our DIY Chocolate Oranges This quick and easy recipe lets you do it yourself and create this delicious flavor combination at home. Ripe, delicious Pittman and Davis Honeybells are the perfect citrus to combine with dark…