Fresh From the Sunbelt: Our delicious citrus is coming along beautifully this season. It’s been hot and dry so we have given them some extra watering. We are to begin testing the size and maturity this month to make sure you are getting the best quality fruit possible when it comes time to harvest around the beginning of November! Orchard Harvest Update: Our Orchards are reporting an excellent quality crop this season! We believe this might be some of the best quality fruit we have seen in over a decade! The fruit finish for this year’s pear crop is outstanding…
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Continue ReadingFall is upon us, and you know what that means – football time! One of the best things about fall is tailgating. You don’t need to attend the game in person to enjoy that “be there” vibe – eating and hanging out with friends and family while you listen to or watch the game in the crisp fall air is one of autumn’s great pleasures, and to make the most of it, make sure you plan a tailgating menu that’s sure to score big. And with help from Pittman & Davis’s selection of Smoked Meat Gifts, you won’t even have…
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Continue ReadingFor quite a while in the 2000s we were a culture that loved to eat out, but between cost-of-living increases and the pandemic, preparing meals at home has become more popular again. That’s not a bad thing. Cooking and preparing meals for yourself and your family not only saves you money, it makes you less likely to overeat, encourages you to eat healthier, and – surprise! – is actually good for your mental health. Food Prep: A Basic Life Skill Preparing meals and snacks for yourself and your family can be strangely satisfying. If you think about it, it’s one…
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Continue ReadingGrove Update: Rio Ruby Red Grapefruit: The Texas Citrus Season is just around the corner and we are excited to report that based on pre-season estimates we will have double the volume from last season! We are around 60 days away from harvest season for these big, beautiful, grapefruit and are looking forward to some of the sweetest, juiciest crop we have produced in years! We are looking forward to having an amazing season with you! Reserve your World Famous Rio Ruby (TM) Grapefruit today! <
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Continue ReadingPear season is here, and if you’re looking to order mail fruit that’s good for your gut, you can’t do better than this autumn fruit. Pear health benefits include being low in calories and high in fiber, which makes them an ideal autumn snack for those looking to eat healthier. But there are other benefits of eating pears: pears also contain beneficial antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds that can help improve gut health. Pear Facts When you shop for pears online at Hale Groves, it may surprise you to find that you can order pears of several different varieties. The most…
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Continue ReadingHave you received a gift of fruit from Pittman & Davis, and you’re wondering what these strange fruits that look like peaches (but without the fuzz) are? They’re nectarines, of course! Botanically speaking, these two quality fruits are almost exactly the same: they’re both red-and-yellow stone fruits of the Rosacae family, and they’re in season in the US during the summer months. On the surface, the only real difference between nectarines and peaches is that nectarines are smooth-skinned, and peaches have a slight fuzz or down on their skins. They’re similar in calories and nutrition offerings, and even similar-tasting –…
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Continue ReadingWhy do we give gifts? Holidays, birthdays, anniversaries, special milestones – whatever the occasion, our first instinct is to choose a gift for those we care about. We probably don’t even think about why – the reasons are ingrained, and many: we give gift boxes to express affection, build and cement relationships, help others, or show appreciation. We also love to receive a gift box in return – who hasn’t received an unexpected gift basket and smiled before even opening it? The Psychology of Gift-Giving Gift-giving is good for us, but it can also be a source of anxiety. A…
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Continue ReadingWe’re all about healthy, delicious fruit here at Pittman & Davis – and that includes nuts! Yes, you can find nuts alone or along with other fruits in our gourmet gifts, and your recipients are sure to love them. Nut Gifts are a great choice for the health “nut” (sorry, we couldn’t resist) in your life because they’re super-good for you and the ultimate travel snack – when you choose to take along gourmet on-the-go nuts in the car or on the trail, you don’t have to worry about them going off, getting crushed, or making a mess! How Nuts…
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Continue ReadingOne fan of Pittman & Davis’s Paradise Pineapples declares that it must have been a pineapple rather than an apple in the garden of Eden! We can’t speak to that, but we can confirm that when pineapple season rolls around, you’ll find ours among the best you’ve ever tasted – quality fruits that are juicy and sweet with a vibrant tropical flavor you’ll want to enjoy again and again – and even pass on to your loved ones as a fruit gift! Pineapple Health Benefits The USDA recommends eating two cups of fresh fruit each day, and eating pineapple can…
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Continue ReadingGrove Update: Apple and Pear Crop: The crop set very well in late winter/early spring and it has continued to be a fantastic growing season for both our apples and pears. The combination of dry, sunny days coupled with ample moisture in the soil has produced a plentiful crop with great size and a strong sugar content. We expect this to continue improving as we approach the harvesting season.