Quitting Sugar Doesn’t Mean Quitting Fruit
With the start of a New Year comes New Year’s resolutions! Have you resolved to cut back on sugar this year? If so, we have good news for you…you don’t have to get rid of any fresh fruit gift baskets packed with premium fruit you may have received because, despite... more
Read moreHow to Get the Right Texture When Cooking Fruit
Did more than one person send fruit to you this year, and you’re not sure what to do with the extras? Did you order fruit with the intention of using some of it for cooking? Whether it’s apples or mangos, fruit that’s cooked is delicious – but if you’ve never... more
Read moreWhy Do Fruits Produce Different Amounts of Seeds?
What types of fruit did you receive in your fruit gift this year? Many fruit gift baskets you can order online from Pittman & Davis contain a variety of fruits for you or your loved ones to enjoy. For instance, our Family Gourmet Gift Basket contains (in addition to a... more
Read moreWhat’s the Difference Between Vegetables and Fruit?
Say you’ve decided to order fruits from Pittman & Davis, either for yourself or as a fruits gift for someone else. But before you send fruits as a gift to someone, ask yourself this: how do you know if what you’re order is a fruit? How do you know it’s... more
Read more5 of the Best Winter Fruits
It may seem natural to equate winter with comfort food and not fresh fruits and vegetables, but there are plenty of fruits that come into season in the wintertime – and you need them! Bereft of sunlight, the long, dark, cold winter days can deprive you of nutrients and sap... more
Read moreHow to Cut Citrus
What’s a sure way to brighten up winter? With citrus! If gray, cold winter days are getting to you, take heart – from the short-season Honeybell to the tried-and-true Navel Orange, some of the best and brightest citrus fruits experience their peak season during the winter months. This is why... more
Read morePittman & Davis January 2022 Grove Update
Fresh from the Sunbelt: Honeybell season tends to be short but sweet. These delicious beauties are only available from January until around the second week in February and they are looking amazing this year. Our Honeybells are just starting to come off of the trees and are ready to begin... more
Read moreHow Do Citrus Produce Electricity?
Remember that potato battery experiment you did in school when you were a kid? That also works with citrus fruit! It’s true – apart from tasting great, juicy oranges, fresh limes, and tart lemons can also serve as power sources in a pinch. It may not be the most efficient... more
Read moreNew Year’s Lucky Foods
Why do we look forward to New Year’s Eve so much? Probably in part because ringing in a new year offers an opportunity for a fresh start and new beginnings. Whether you plan on greeting 2022 with a large gathering of friends and family or celebrate in a more intimate... more
Read moreWhat to Make on Christmas Morning?
‘Tis the season for holiday gift basket catalogues to arrive en masse, and no wonder…when loved ones live at a distance or your social distancing at home, sending Christmas gifts by mail is the perfect option for letting people know you care. The question is, what to send? Before you... more
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