Grapefruit is more than just a healthy food – it’s a superfood, and so is its juice. What’s So Great About Grapefruit? Grapefruit is packed with health benefits. Just a single serving gives you 80% of your recommended dietary allowance of vitamin C, an antioxidant that supports the immune system, for the whole day. It’s also full of antioxidants that fight inflammation, help lower your risk of certain cancers, and may even help lower your blood pressure. It’s famously lower in calories than other fruits, packed with fiber, and helps you stay hydrated. Making Your Own Grapefruit Juice Speaking of…
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Continue ReadingAre you sad when peach season comes to an end? We understand completely…we love peaches so much that we partner with growers to bring you different varieties of peaches (including Georgia Peaches, Sweet Peaches and Florida Peaches) that are ready at different times so we can extend the time fresh peaches are available to our customers as long as possible! Despite our best efforts, however, peach season does have to come to an end sometime…usually in the fall, and then we all have to wait at least six months before we can once again enjoy that sweet, succulent peach flavor.…
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Continue ReadingCherry season won’t be around much longer, and our Bing Cherries are going fast! If you still have more Bing Cherries on hand than you can eat (ha!), are tired of cherry pie and cherry cobbler (as if!) and in search of other cherry tips you can try to use up your stash (hey, it could happen!), try one of our cherry drinks below. (Not for the kiddos…these cherry cocktails are summer drinks for adults only!) The great thing about these recipes is that you can freeze your leftover cherries and make them all year long. Note: except where indicated,…
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Continue ReadingPeach aficionados agree: when it comes to sweet peach flavor, nothing beats the sweetness and superior flavor of fresh Georgia Peaches. Georgia peaches get their legendary flavor courtesy of the southern state’s hot, humid summer nights, which allow still-growing fresh peaches to produce sugar around the clock right up until they’re picked – something that doesn’t happen in other states. Once you’ve bitten into a juicy, melting Georgia Peach from Pittman & Davis, you’ll never be able to settle for a hard, dry, flavorless store-bought peach again! How to Enjoy Georgia Peaches Year-Round The best way to enjoy Georgia Peaches…
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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 ReadingWant to look younger? Eat fruit! With the way they benefit your skin (not to mention your overall health), fresh fruit (like cherries, or even dried fruit like apricots) is an ideal addition to your daily diet. The essential vitamins and minerals contained in fruits help in the production of collagen, which in turn makes your skin radiant, healthy, and firm. Food nutritionists have discovered that inclusion of specific healthy food items in your diet may help your complexion as they switch off genes responsible for causing inflammation and strengthen your body to build and repair tissues. Packed with healthy…
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Continue ReadingDid you recently get an apple fruit box from Pittman & Davis? If so, lucky you! If you buy Fuji apples regularly, we can guarantee you’ll appreciate the difference between a big Fuji Apple from your local grocery store chain and one from our orchards. If it never occurred to you to order apples online, you may find yourself doing it regularly once you’ve tried a Pittman & Davis apple! If you feel you have more apples than you can eat, however, you may be concerned about letting these beauties go to waste. Never fear…we’ve got some great recipes and…
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Continue ReadingThere’s nothing that says “summer” more than biting into a fresh peach, like Sweet Peaches and Georgia Peaches from Pittman & Davis. Fresh Georgia peaches are meant to be savored on the back porch as a refreshing, juicy afternoon snack – or baked into a delicious cobbler or crisp and served warm with ice cream or whipped cream! But grilled peaches are a special treat. Grilling caramelizes peaches perfectly and brings out their natural sweetness. And it’s actually quite easy to do! Read on to find out how you can bring delicious new flavor to your peaches: 5 Steps to…
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Continue ReadingPittman & Davis Navel Oranges are fantastic to eat out of hand as a snack, or to drink as refreshing juice. But marmalade is a great way to turn these sweet oranges into a sweeter treat, while making their flavor last even longer. Read all directions before you begin, because there is a refrigeration period. Try this easy marmalade, and share some with those you love. Ingredients and Tools 5 Pittman & Davis Navel Oranges 1 lb. lemons (about 3 large) 6 cups filtered or bottled water 5 cups sugar Cheesecloth candy thermometer 7-8, 8 ounce, sanitized canning jars and…
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Continue ReadingTo make this easy face scrub all you need is a rubber spatula or long spoon, a blender, one Pittman & Davis Grapefruit, sugar, oil, and an airtight container with lid to store the facial scrub between uses. Ingredients & Preparation 1 Pittman & Davis Ruby Red Grapefruit 1 cup white sugar 2-3 Tablespoon of oil (avocado oil, grape seed oil, or coconut oil all work well) After eating each grapefruit half with a spoon, scoop out the remaining segments, flesh, seeds, and juice and add to the blender. You can also just use 3 to 4 peeled grapefruit sections.…