It’s important for women to be careful about what they put in their bodies while expecting. An unborn baby gets all its nutrients from its mother, and so diet plays a huge role in the baby’s development. Likewise, a healthy diet – one that includes a proper balance of fats, carbs, protein, water, vitamins and minerals – helps ensure both mother and child remain healthy throughout the pregnancy and prepared for the upcoming labor and delivery. But healthy eating during pregnancy isn’t just about what an expectant mother should eat…it also takes into consideration such foods that she should not…
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Continue ReadingWith Mother’s Day drawing near, you may be thinking of the expectant mother in your life and considering sending her a little treat of some kind to please and support her during her pregnancy. Pittman & Davis is famous for our farm-fresh, sweet and juicy Rio Ruby™ Red Grapefruit (named for the Texas region where it grows best) and a top gift choice for our customers year after year – but is it a good idea to send grapefruit to an expectant mother? Is it Safe to Ship Grapefruit to Pregnant Women? You probably already know that grapefruit is a…
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Continue ReadingSweet Georgia Onions: The much-awaited Sweet Georgia Onion season has begun, promising delicious onions until mid-July! As we end April and go into May, we are excited to start shipping these beauties straight from our family farms to your doorstep. With ideal growing and harvest conditions, we’re ready to deliver top-quality, flavorful onions throughout the season. Thank you for your support, and get ready to enjoy the best of Sweet Georgia Onions from Pittman & Davis!
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Continue ReadingPuzzling over what to get your mother for Mother’s Day this year? You’ve probably been down the traditional road (flowers, cake, taking her out to brunch) in years past, but if you’re looking for something different, Pittman & Davis can help! Here are some of our most popular gourmet and fruit gifts that will delight Mom with their ingenuity while still giving a nod to those old, beloved traditions. A Colorful Bouquet Flowers! More flowers are sent on Mother’s Day than at any other time of the year. They’re pretty, colorful, sweet-smelling, and a great way to brighten Mom’s day.…
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Continue ReadingAs we approach the peak season for our Honey Mandarins, the internal quality remains excellently delicious. We’ll be harvesting for just a few more weeks and we continue to have cool nights which is optimal for growing conditions. The peel has its full orange color and they should continue to be a delicious treat until the end of May. Enjoy this springtime treat today and taste the honey sweetness that comes straight from our grove to your doorstep!
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Continue ReadingCara Cara Oranges: Our latest update brings exciting news about our Cara Cara Navel 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 Navels like these, we know all our hard work has been rewarded. As these delicious beauties are preparing to be harvested, we’re thrilled to share that the fruit is displaying impeccable quality straight from the grove. Not only do these oranges boast an even coloration, but they also reveal their gorgeous reddish-pink…
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Continue ReadingGreat news… Honeybells are here! Luscious, delicious, juicy Honeybell oranges, the orange-lovers orange (even though there’s no orange in them at all). If you can’t find them in the stores, not to worry – you can order Honeybell oranges directly from Pittman & Davis (and you should, because ours are the best!). Wait…you’ve never tasted a Honeybell orange? Oh, boy…are you ever in for a treat! Take a look at our Honeybell FAQs to see why: What are Honeybells? Honeybell fruit (also known as Honeybell tangelos or Minneola Tangelos) are a citrus hybrid created by crossing a Darcy Tangerine and…
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Continue ReadingDid You Know That Grapefruit Are Actually a Hybrid Fruit? If you’re craving fresh fruit, you can’t go wrong ordering fruit from Pittman & Davis! And if you’ve ever had fresh fruit delivered to your home from us, there’s a good chance grapefruits were a part of your gift order. It’s no secret that we at Pittman & Davis our proud of our grapefruit, and with good reason: our farmers raise the most delicious of all grapefruit varieties to perfection – Rio Ruby™ Red Grapefruit – and allow them to ripen fully on the tree so they can soak up…
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Continue ReadingGrapefruit is more than just a healthy food – it’s a superfood, and so is its juice. What’s So Great About Grapefruit? Grapefruit is packed with health benefits. Just a single serving gives you 80% of your recommended dietary allowance of vitamin C, an antioxidant that supports the immune system, for the whole day. It’s also full of antioxidants that fight inflammation, help lower your risk of certain cancers, and may even help lower your blood pressure. It’s famously lower in calories than other fruits, packed with fiber, and helps you stay hydrated. Making Your Own Grapefruit Juice Speaking of…
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Continue ReadingGiving a gift subscription to one of Pittman & Davis’s monthly clubs for fresh fruit delivery truly is a gift that keeps on giving. For three months, six months or twelve months running, your recipient will be reminded of your thoughtfulness with each new selection of the season’s best fruit! If you’ve tasted fruit from Pittman & Davis before, you know that our fruit is far superior to what you can find in a conventional chain grocery store. That’s because our standards at Pittman & Davis are higher than those of conventional produce growers…they offer you whatever fruit is available,…