If 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 vs clingstone peaches helps you pick the right fruit for eating fresh, baking, canning, or making preserves. Here’s what you need to know. What Are Freestone Peaches? Freestone peaches have flesh that easily separates from the pit. When you cut a freestone peach in half and twist, the pit lifts…
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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 smokiness, and transforms familiar fruit into stunning appetizers, sides, and desserts. Combined with fresh summer fruit from Pittman & Davis, your grill can create memorable summer meals from start to finish. Why Grill Fruit? Grilling fruit intensifies flavors in a way nothing else can. The direct heat brings out natural…
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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 confidence. No special tools, no mess, just perfectly prepared fruit ready to enjoy. Selecting & Ripening Mangoes Before you cut into a mango, you need to start with a good one. Here’s how to choose and ripen quality fruit: Look for ripeness: A ripe mango will give slightly when you…
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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, sweet onions won’t make you cry nearly as much as regular onions, making them ideal for beginners and experienced cooks alike. How to Cut an Onion Properly cutting an onion is a fundamental kitchen skill. Here’s the easiest method that works every time: What You Need: Sharp chef’s knife Cutting…
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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, we’ll explain why onions are dangerous for dogs, what to do if your dog eats onions, and how to keep your pets safe. Are Onions Bad for Dogs? Yes, onions are extremely bad for dogs. All types of onions (red, white, yellow, sweet, and Texas 1015 Onions) contain a compound…
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Continue ReadingSpring allergies getting you down? We get it – the weather is finally warming up and all of nature is coming to life, but you can’t enjoy it the way you want to because all those blooming blossoms and flowering trees are giving you a stuffy head, runny nose and itchy, watery eyes. It hardly seems fair. Airborne allergens can strike any time of year. Pollen from trees, grasses and weeds, mold spores, dust mites and pet dander can send your immune system into overdrive, releasing histamine and leukotriene chemicals that trigger all kinds of unpleasant symptoms. The good news…
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Continue ReadingMore people are choosing healthier lifestyles, replacing junk food with nutritious whole foods like fresh fruits, vegetables, and quality proteins. If you’re looking for the perfect healthy gift—or want to improve your own diet—fresh grapefruit is an excellent choice that combines exceptional taste with impressive health benefits. The Perfect Healthy Gift Grapefruit makes a thoughtful gift for health-conscious friends and family. Whether it’s a get-well gift, birthday surprise, or wellness gesture, a box of fresh Rio Ruby Red Grapefruit shows you care about their wellbeing. Unlike flowers that fade or sweets loaded with empty calories, fresh grapefruit is both delicious…
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Continue ReadingThis was a tough subject to tackle for us because we love grapefruit so much at Pittman & Davis, we can’t imagine eating every bit of it (and yes, that includes the skin)! It makes sense…grapefruit (specifically, the sugar-sweet, Rio Ruby™ Red Grapefruit that made us famous and continues to be a bestseller year after year) is how we got our start, and we’re committed to bringing our customers the absolute best grapefruit possible. Our grapefruit is grown in the best regions possible for such fruit: the Texas Rio Grande Valley Florida’s Indian River region. We source our grapefruit from…
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Continue ReadingOnions can make you cry (though Texas sweet onions for sale at Pittman & Davis are less likely to do that), but they’re nothing to cry over! That’s because not only are sweet onions delicious alone or as an integral part of many recipes, they’re packed with nutrients that can help reduce your risk of getting Parkinson’s Disease, cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and stroke. How Onions Help You Stay Healthy Why buy Sweet Georgia (Vidalia) onions or other sweet onions online from Pittman & Davis? Well, first and foremost, they’re delicious – there’s nothing like adding slices of sweet Vidalia onions…
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Continue ReadingAt Pittman & Davis, we’re proud to say we know (and love) grapefruit. Those aren’t just words, either – grapefruit (specifically, our plump, refreshingly sweet and dazzling Rio Ruby™ Red Grapefruit, grown in Texas’s Rio Grande Valley) is what gave us our start. That’s why we go the extra mile to ensure the premium citrus we grow and rush to you and your recipients is as good to eat as it is good for you, so our customers can say with perfect truth that you’ve never tasted better grapefruit anywhere. It follows that, just as we’re fans of grapefruit, we’re…