Succulent, juicy, and sweet, blood-red cherries are one of nature’s heavenly gifts to mankind. From May to August sweet cherries like Bing and Rainier are ready to be picked and enjoyed. But did you know that we have been eating cherries since the Stone Age? We have been enjoying those glistening, tiny jewels for ages. Cherry pits were found during excavations of Stone Age caves in Europe’s lakeside settlements in what is now known as Switzerland. Fun Facts There are more than 1000 types of cherries. More than 500 varieties are sweet cherries and the rest are tart or sour…
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Recipes
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Nectarine Salsa Recipe
Recipe Type: Dips and CondimentsContinue ReadingSummertime should be fun, exciting, and filled with memories you can take with you. It is a time for being out and about having thrilling adventures and learning something new with family and friends. When I was young, my mom taught me how to bake cakes and pastries, make dips and cook different dishes during summer since that was the when I had the time to sit down and watch her do her thing in the kitchen. One of the dips I really like making, since then until now, is the Nectarine Salsa. It is sweet, tangy and a tad…
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Continue ReadingPeaches and Nectarines from the south are hailed as the best among all other such fruit produced elsewhere. It could be because of the soil, the climate, or the farming history surrounding this area, but these two sweet and luscious fruits are simply awesome eaten raw out of hand or added as an ingredient to make desserts. With summer almost upon us, and peaches and nectarines bountiful, there is no reason to limit your enjoyment of these fruits to eating them fresh. It is best to start now to know what else you can do with these southern delights aside…
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Continue ReadingThis is a delightful cake that can be made a day ahead and looks stunning on any table. The sweet and tangy caramelized Pittman & Davis Navel Oranges pair well with the distinctive flavor and texture of almonds to create a sophisticated dessert. Yields: 10-12 servings Ingredients Topping 2 oz. (4 Tbs) unsalted butter Extra butter for the pan 2 Pittman & Davis Navel Oranges 2/3 cup sugar 1/2 cup sliced almonds Cake 2/3 cup sliced almonds6-3/4 oz. (1-1/2 cups) all-purpose flour 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp kosher salt 4 oz. (8 Tbs) unsalted butter, softened 2/3 cup sugar…
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Orange Crush Cocktail Recipe
Recipe Type: Drinks and CocktailsContinue ReadingWarmer months are on their way, and these sunny days are perfect for the refreshing taste of Pittman & Davis Navel Oranges. The Orange Crush Cocktail is a zesty drink that hits the spot day or night. This recipe is for a single drink, but can be easily increased to as many as you like. Ingredients 1 Pittman & Davis Navel Orange, juiced 2 ounces vodka 1 ounce grand marnier (or another orange liqueur) 3 to 4 ounces lemon-lime soda (refrigerated is best) Orange wedges and mint sprigs for garnish Instructions In a cocktail shaker, combine Pittman & Davis Navel Orange juice, vodka, orange liqueur, and several…
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Peach Preserves Recipe
Recipe Type: Dips and CondimentsContinue ReadingI like the outdoors. I love the sunlight touching my face when I look up to the sky, the smell of grass, the rustling sound of leaves as the wind blows, and the sound of birds happily chirping in the trees. This is why summer is my favorite time of the year. This is also the time when we get to enjoy doing fun outdoor activities like swimming, biking, hiking, camping, picnics, and more with our friends and families. One other thing that I look forward to in summer is the time when lusciously plump, sweet, and juicy peaches ripen.…
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Slow Cooker French Onion Soup Recipe
Recipe Type: Soups and StewsContinue ReadingThe history of onion soups can be traced back to Roman times. Onions were originally known as food for the common folk because they are easy to grow in large quantities. One of the most prominent modern onion soups originated in Paris during the 17th century. The exact inventor of this modern French dish is unclear and many have claimed to be the original creator. The soup became more popular during the 1960’s, when French cuisine gained popularity in the United States. The dish is surprisingly easy to make but takes several hours of slow cooking to come out just…
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Sambal-Orange Vinaigrette Recipe
Recipe Type: Dips and CondimentsContinue ReadingThere are different ways to savor and enjoy the sweet, tart and juicy flavor of oranges. You can eat them fresh out of hand, toss them in a salad, use them to season meat or add them as ingredients when making cakes and pastries. You can even make orange jam, jellies, juice and smoothies. One more way to enjoy oranges is to use them as an ingredient when making vinaigrette! Sambal is a chili sauce or paste, a cuisine native to Indonesia, typically made using a mixture of various chili peppers combined with shrimp paste, ginger, garlic, scallion, shallot, palm…
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Tropical Cobb Salad Recipe
Recipe Type: Snacks and SidesContinue ReadingCobb Salad is a spring favorite and is a great way to combine hearty ingredients with a delicious salad. This version blends the tropical goodness of Pittman & Davis mangoes with a refreshing dressing to give this traditional dish a tropical twist. This Tropical Cobb Salad is a meal in itself. Try it today. Ingredients 7 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided 6 garlic cloves crushed 4 skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into ¾” pieces kosher salt 1 Tbsp curry powder 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice 6 cups green lettuce 2 ripe avocados sliced 2 Pittman & Davis mangoes peeled and…
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Mango Lemonade Recipe
Recipe Type: Drinks and CocktailsContinue ReadingLemonade is easy to make and always a refreshing treat. The tropical flavors of Pittman & Davis mangoes add a touch of sweetness to this popular drink. This recipe makes about 4 servings, and can be easily increased for more guests. Make some the next time you want a deliciously different lemonade that everyone will love. Ingredients 2 cups Pittman & Davis mango, peeled and chopped ½ cup lemon juice 2 Tbsp lime juice ¾ cup sugar (or honey) 2 cups water (divided) fresh mint leaves (optional) Preparation Dissolve sugar (or honey) into 1 cup water. Add chopped mango and…