Christmas is the best time of the year to show out friends and family members that we care. No, you do not need to put a large hole in your bank account just to show them how much you care. Although spending a lot of money may be good for the sluggish economy, it will not do your finances any good at all so instead of sending expensive gifts, you might want to ship grapefruit baskets for Christmas. Why should you ship grapefruit baskets instead of other gifts? There are at least 5 practical reasons why you should ship grapefruit…
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Continue ReadingFlorida oranges are delicious enough to be eaten, but the juice is so savory that companies look to them to turn their juice from bland to wow. About 90 percent of all oranges grown in Florida will end up in juices over the year. One of the main companies that buys there Florida oranges is Florida's Natural which is run through vary co ops and other groups to deliver the best tasting orange juice to as many people as possible. Other companies that use Florida oranges are Tropicana, Simply Orange, and Minute Maid. While Florida's Natural uses only oranges from…
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Continue ReadingThe grapefruit diet is a famous diet that was started in the 1930's. Unlike most of today's fad diets the grapefruit diet has been proven in medical studies to work, which is one reason why it's as popular today as it was back then. If you want to lose up to ten pounds in less than two weeks the grapefruit way is a great way to do it. But, if you want to lose more weight than that you should add grapefruit to your diet everyday because grapefruit has a natural fat burning enzyme that other fruits don't have. Grapefruit…
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Continue ReadingImage by tbertor1 via Flickr Honeybells are sometimes called Christmas oranges because they come into peak season around the Christmas holiday. Generally Honeybells are ripe and ready to eat from December through early February. Because they have such a limited growing season Honeybells are highly prized. Many people order Honeybells a year in advance to make sure that they get some of the sweet, delicious fruits each year. Depending on the weather, growing conditions and other factors Honeybell crops may end up being significantly smaller than predicted during any given year so ordering Honeybells early is always a good idea.…
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Continue ReadingBecause they rarely show up on supermarket shelves, fruit lovers often have to shop online to find the most sought-after citrus varieties. Why is this?It is because most fresh citrus in the U.S. is sent directly to processing plants for juicing. For example, about 80 percent of American oranges end up as juice. The overwhelming majority of the remainder are from popular orange varieties like Navels or Valencias. Those are generally the oranges that are sold in clear plastic bags for four or five bucks at your local grocery store. The rest are marketed as specialty fruit and are sold…
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Continue ReadingImage by Isle Concierge via Flickr Gift baskets are lovely gifts that people love to get but wrapping them for shipment or just for giving can be difficult. If you're going to be making a lot of gift baskets, such as wedding favors for holiday weddings, or for a corporate event, it might be worth buying or renting a professional shrink wrap machine that can shrink wrap gift baskets for you easily and quickly. Many hobby stores carry all the supplies you need to shrink wrap gift baskets, and some rental facilities will rent them. The wrapping of the gift…
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The grapefruit came to Texas shortly after the state joined the union in 1845. Because of its equable climate and arable soil, the Lone Star State became a popular destination for farmers and migrant workers from Mexico. There was just one problem–Texas was short on agricultural products. They grew cotton and raised cattle and little else. What about oil? Well, it was not discovered until the end of the 19th century. In short, farmers in Texas desperately needed new and reliable crops. And once the transcontinental railroad was completed in the 1880s, shipping fresh fruit and vegetables out of state…
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Continue ReadingIf you struggle to manage your acne you can use fresh grapefruit juice to gently control acne outbreaks and prevent acne flare ups. If you've had acne for awhile you've probably tried a lot of different products to try and get rid of it but many of those products are so harsh that they just damage your skin further. Many of them also have sulfates in them that can try your skin. Grapefruit juice is a natural antibacterial agent and can gently cleanse and heal your skin naturally. Plus the smell of grapefruit juice is very refreshing and a lot…
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Continue ReadingEvery year it seems like giving holiday gifts get more and more expensive. This year save money without sacrificing the quality of the gifts that you give by giving Texas grapefruit to your loved ones. High quality Texas grapefruit and oranges are healthy and delicious gourmet fruits that your family and friends will be delighted to receive. Giving healthy fruit is a great way to show your loved ones that you care about their health, and you can save money by ordering gourmet fruit gifts online. No matter what your budget is for holiday gifts you can find citrus gifts…
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Navel oranges are some of the most popular citrus fruits in the country today. Not only is this type of fruit healthy and delicious, it also has some unique characteristics that make it standout among the many varieties of oranges. One of the most unique attributes of this citrus fruit is its uncommon appearance. The blossom ends of navel oranges resemble that of a human navel. As you remove the peeling for the orange, you will see an underdeveloped fruit attached to the main fruit like a conjoined twin. No, the underdeveloped fruit does not have much juice or edible…