All posts in Fruit Information
Are Navel Oranges Good for Juicing?
It may come as no surprise to you that the classic sweet Navel Orange (such as Pittman & Davis’s own Navel Oranges) is the world’s most popular orange variety. You probably already know they’re great for snacking on. But are they good for juicing? Juice from Navel Oranges The answer... more
Read moreWhy Are Cara Cara Oranges Pink?
It’s a Blood Orange…it’s a Ruby Grapefruit…nope, it’s a Cara Cara Orange! Originally discovered at the Hacienda de Cara Cara in Venezuela in the mid-1970s, Cara Cara Oranges today are grown primarily in California. When they first arrived in the United States they were only sold in select markets, and... more
Read moreWhat Substitutes Are There For Vidalia Onions?
Onions have a unique ability to be sweet, savory, pungent and aromatic all at the same time. Much like celery, they don’t add much to dishes in terms of nutrition (or calories). But they do add so much in the way of flavor that even people who purport not to... more
Read moreAffordable Fruit Of The Month Clubs
It seems like we do more and more of our shopping online these days. For one thing, it’s very convenient – instead of going out to pick up the merchandise, it’s brought right to your door. Additionally, your selection is not limited to what’s available locally – if you want... more
Read moreWhat Do Cara Cara Oranges Taste Like?
Cara Cara Orange flavor is like no other fruit. Less tangy than other oranges due to its low acidity, Cara Cara Oranges are very sweet and have been described as having red berry overtones, reminiscent of cherries, raspberries or cranberries. Cara Caras are a navel orange variety. When you think... more
Read more5 Health Benefits of Pineapple
Pineapple season is upon us! While pineapple can be grown and enjoyed year-round, its peak season is spring through early to mid-summer, when it’s at its tangy-sweetest. That’s why a monthly fruit club like Pittman & Davis’ own Harvest-A-Month Fruit Club offers it in May, which is the best time... more
Read moreBest Citrus Fruits for Weight Loss
When you send your loved ones a citrus gift box, you’re not just sending deliciousness – you’re sending health as well! Fruit is an essential part of a healthy diet. The USDA recommends that adults consume two servings of fruit per day, while the American Heart Association recommends 4-5 servings.... more
Read moreA Brief History of Grapefruit
For over 80 years Pittman & Davis has been providing the best mail order grapefruit to our customers. We take special pride in our sweet and juicy Ruby Red Grapefruit, which has made receiving a grapefruit box or assorted grapefruit baskets a welcome gift for many year after year. As... more
Read moreCooking With Clementines
Do you have a whole pile of clementines (or mandarins or tangerines) that you need to use up? It happens…you take advantage of the season to stock up – way up – and wind up with more than you can snack on. But if you have a lot of clementines to... more
Read moreStorage and Ways to Eat Grapefruit
It happens – you buy some lovely looking fruit (maybe on an impulse), eat one or two servings, and then forget about it. Maybe the bag got pushed to the back of the crisper – regardless, you finally remember, go looking, and find a back of moldy, uneatable fruit. And you’re annoyed... more
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