Grove Update: Bartlett Pear Season is Coming The Wait is Almost Over Something wonderful is happening in pear orchards across America’s premier growing regions. Bartlett Pears are approaching their harvest window, and everything points to an exceptional season ahead. Our grower partners are watching their trees carefully, monitoring the natural development that transforms green, firm fruit into the golden, buttery perfection Bartlett lovers anticipate all year. Nature’s Perfect Timing Bartlett Pears have a brief but spectacular season, and timing is everything. Unlike fruit that tolerates rushing, Bartletts reveal their true character only when harvested at precisely the right moment. Our…
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Continue ReadingIf you’ve ever cut into a peach only to find the pit stubbornly clinging to the fruit, you’ve encountered a clingstone. If the pit fell away cleanly, you enjoyed a freestone. But what’s actually the difference between these two types of peaches, and which one should you choose? Understanding freestone…
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Continue ReadingSummer entertaining and grilling go hand in hand. But if you’re only tossing burgers and hot dogs on the grill, you’re missing out on one of summer’s most delicious surprises: grilled fruit. Fresh, ripe fruit becomes something magical over an open flame. The heat caramelizes natural sugars, adds a subtle…
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Continue ReadingGrove Update: Sweet Georgia Peaches — A Season Worth Savoring The best of summer is still here, but the clock is ticking Here in the heart of Georgia’s finest peach country, something special has been happening all summer long. Season after season, we make the same promise: wait for nature’s…
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Continue ReadingHosting friends and family should be enjoyable, not stressful. The secret to relaxed entertaining is preparing as much as possible ahead of time, so you can spend more time with your guests and less time in the kitchen. Fresh Pittman & Davis Florida Red Mangoes are perfect for make-ahead entertaining.…
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Continue ReadingThere’s something special about sharing fresh fruit with the people you love. Whether you’ve just received a beautiful box of Pittman & Davis Florida Red Mangoes, juicy Georgia Peaches, or sweet Bing Cherries, your fresh fruit becomes even more enjoyable when shared. Here are creative, simple ways to present and…
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Continue ReadingFresh mangoes are a delightful tropical treat, but if you’ve never prepared one before, the pit and the juicy flesh can seem intimidating. The good news? Preparing a mango is simpler than you might think. With just a few easy techniques, you’ll be enjoying fresh Pittman & Davis mangoes with…
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Continue ReadingJune Grove Update: Florida Red Mangoes – The Best Crop in 15 Years This year’s Florida Red Mangoes harvest is being hailed as the finest in 15 years, and the secret lies in a remarkable alignment of growing conditions that mango farmers dream about. From winter through spring, nature delivered…
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Continue ReadingSweet Texas 1015 Onions from Pittman & Davis are a kitchen essential, perfect for everything from fresh salsas to deeply caramelized toppings. Whether you’re learning how to cut an onion for the first time or perfecting your caramelized onions technique, this guide covers everything you need to know. These mild,…
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Continue ReadingThe short answer: No, dogs cannot eat onions. Onions are highly toxic to dogs and can cause serious, potentially life-threatening health problems. Whether you’re cooking with Pittman & Davis Texas 1015 Onions or any other variety, it’s essential to keep them away from your furry family members. In this guide,…