There’s nothing like sinking your teeth into the sweet, juicy flesh of a Pittman & Davis Rio Ruby™ Grapefruit. The sweetest, most delicious of all grapefruit varieties, our prize-winning Ruby Reds are unlike anything you’ve ever tasted in your local produce section. That’s because our family farmers don’t cut any corners when it comes to tending our trees, hand-inspecting each plump grapefruit for best possible quality, and carefully packing it and shipping it out within days of harvest so it arrives at your door as fresh and perfect as possible. It’s a great to look forward to every season, and…
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Continue ReadingIt’s important for women to be careful about what they put in their bodies while expecting. An unborn baby gets all its nutrients from its mother, and so diet plays a huge role in the baby’s development. Likewise, a healthy diet – one that includes a proper balance of fats, carbs, protein, water, vitamins and minerals – helps ensure both mother and child remain healthy throughout the pregnancy and prepared for the upcoming labor and delivery. But healthy eating during pregnancy isn’t just about what an expectant mother should eat…it also takes into consideration such foods that she should not…
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Continue ReadingGreat news… Honeybells are here! Luscious, delicious, juicy Honeybell oranges, the orange-lovers orange (even though there’s no orange in them at all). If you can’t find them in the stores, not to worry – you can order Honeybell oranges directly from Pittman & Davis (and you should, because ours are the best!). Wait…you’ve never tasted a Honeybell orange? Oh, boy…are you ever in for a treat! Take a look at our Honeybell FAQs to see why: What are Honeybells? Honeybell fruit (also known as Honeybell tangelos or Minneola Tangelos) are a citrus hybrid created by crossing a Darcy Tangerine and…
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Continue ReadingDid You Know That Grapefruit Are Actually a Hybrid Fruit? If you’re craving fresh fruit, you can’t go wrong ordering fruit from Pittman & Davis! And if you’ve ever had fresh fruit delivered to your home from us, there’s a good chance grapefruits were a part of your gift order. It’s no secret that we at Pittman & Davis our proud of our grapefruit, and with good reason: our farmers raise the most delicious of all grapefruit varieties to perfection – Rio Ruby™ Red Grapefruit – and allow them to ripen fully on the tree so they can soak up…
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Continue ReadingGiving a gift subscription to one of Pittman & Davis’s monthly clubs for fresh fruit delivery truly is a gift that keeps on giving. For three months, six months or twelve months running, your recipient will be reminded of your thoughtfulness with each new selection of the season’s best fruit! If you’ve tasted fruit from Pittman & Davis before, you know that our fruit is far superior to what you can find in a conventional chain grocery store. That’s because our standards at Pittman & Davis are higher than those of conventional produce growers…they offer you whatever fruit is available,…
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Continue ReadingGrapefruit 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 ReadingFruits and vegetables are not just important to your health, they’re critical – in fact, health experts and organizations the world over recommend a minimum of five servings of fruits and vegetables each day. Because many varieties of fruit tend to be higher in calories and natural sugars than vegetables, some health experts place an emphasis on vegetables (the American Heart Association, for example, asserts that two servings of fruit and three servings of veggies make up the “right” five-a-day mix. Grapefruit is lower in sugar than many fruits, and lower in calories, too – in fact, a half-cup serving…
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Continue ReadingNavel oranges are not just delicious; they are nature’s power-packed gift to your health. Bursting with Vitamin C, fiber, and potassium, these juicy fruits are low in calories but high in benefits. Regular consumption of navel oranges may safeguard your heart, shield against diseases like cancer and diabetes, and contribute to improved memory, blood pressure, and overall well-being. Here are 10 Fun Facts about Navel Oranges: 1. A Fresh-Eating Favorite: Navel oranges are beloved for their crisp, fresh taste, making them one of the most popular choices for snacking. 2. A Name with History: The term “orange” for the fruit…
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Continue ReadingThe old saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away” is attributed to Benjamin Franklin, but he could just as easily have made the same statement about pears. Both pears and apples are great additions to the diet of anyone interested in healthy living…both are high in fiber, low in calories, rich in antioxidants, are good sources of vitamin C, and free of saturated fat, sodium, and cholesterol. Both apples and pears are a great snack if you’re trying to watch your weight because they’re rich in soluble fiber, which slows the digestion process, so you feel full longer…
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Continue ReadingYou may have heard that it’s important to serve the right wine with the right foods. Did you know it’s also important to serve the right pear with the right wine and cheese? If you look forward to pear season but aren’t well up on the many varieties of pears, you may want to take a moment to check out the different types before loading up your charcuterie board. While it’s true that all pears, when allowed to ripen properly, attain a level of honey-sweet perfection, different varieties offer subtly different floral scents, complex flavors, and interesting textures that ensure…