We at Pittman & Davis love fruit! Fruits are beautiful to look at (the vivid colors of our citrus fruits!) and wonderfully fragrant (just the scent of our fresh grapefruits can brighten up a dull winter’s day). But more important than either of those qualities is the taste of our fresh fruit. The warm, healthy climate in which our Texas fruits are grown produces the most delicious grapefruits and citrus fruit of all varieties! Why Fruit Flavor Trumps Everything Else It’s happened to everyone. You go to the grocery store and see the most tempting fruit: plump, juicy-looking grapes, colorful,…
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Continue ReadingOnce upon a time, a member of our team who had recently moved into a new house found a tree his backyard was producing a strange fruit he wasn’t familiar with. It was round and firm like an apple (and about the same size as a large apple, too), with a speckled golden, slightly fuzzy skin and a mouthwatering fragrance. Unwilling to bite into an unknown fruit, he brought a sample in to the office, set it down on the breakroom table, and asked, “Can anyone tell me what the heck this is?!” As it turned out, our supervisor could.…
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Continue ReadingFall is the perfect time for finding fresh pears for sale, and no matter how you plan to use them, you’ll find premium pears from Pittman & Davis that are sheer “pear-fection!” Why do pears so often come second to apples as the quintessential fall fruit? After all, they’re both orchard fruits, very nutritious and supremely delicious. They can also be easily be dried, frozen, and preserved in other ways quite easily so you can enjoy them all year round. People may hesitate to buy pears for a couple of reasons: first, local grocery chain stores may be limited in…
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Continue ReadingWhen you think of delicious, fresh fruit, spring and summer might be the seasons that first spring to mind. But the end of the warm season doesn’t mean the end of fresh, seasonal fruit gifts by any means. No matter what time of year it is, premium fruit fresh from the orchard is yours for the asking! So, what gifts of fruit are available during the fall? The fall fruit season in the United States is defined as September, October, and November. At this time of year, you can order fruit boxes from Pittman & Davis containing fruit gift ideas…
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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 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 ReadingTropical Mangoes are here! Many regular Pittman & Davis customers look forward with eagerness to summertime when they can order Mangoes fresh from our Florida groves – which you might not understand if you’ve never tried this sweet, golden fruit. If you’ve hesitated before trying beautiful, fresh Mangoes, what are you waiting for? Perhaps you’ve fallen victim to the rumors surrounding Mangoes that cause some fruit aficionados to shun them. But they’re just that – rumors. The truth is that Mangoes are nutritional powerhouses, high in fiber, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients. There’s nothing like the sweet-tart, juicy flesh of…
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Continue ReadingThe time has come to order Bing Cherries online from Pittman & Davis! You may already know that fresh Bing cherries are delicious – decadently so. But did you know they’re also supremely good for you? The benefits of eating cherries are many. Apart from being low in calories, premium cherries are full of fiber, which supports a healthy digestive system. Fresh cherries are also high in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds that help prevent chronic illnesses, reduce inflammation, and promote overall health. But some of the benefits you get from eating Bing cherries will surprise you! Here are just a…
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Continue ReadingDid you know that more than half the American population is walking around in a state of partial dehydration? One study of 2,000 people found that just 22% drink the USDA-recommended eight to 10 eight-ounce glasses of water each day. We do drink a lot of soda, though – in fact, the average American drinks a whipping 45 gallons of soda each year! That’s an awful lot of sugar we’re taking in (without getting the benefit of hydration if you’re drinking caffeinated soda). And diet soda isn’t much better – studies show that diet soda is linked it o increased…