Did 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 ReadingNeed even more reasons to order gift fruit baskets or fruit trays from Pittman & Davis? A recently completed study suggests that eating fresh fruit (like the sweet grapefruits found in our fresh fruit baskets) daily may lower your risk of having a stroke or heart attack. It’s well-known…
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Continue ReadingRich, moist duck breast pairs effortlessly with caramelized beets and tart grapefruit to make a sophisticated salad perfect for lunch, a light dinner, or even Sunday brunch. The herbed sauce finishes this succulent salad with style and, like the rest of this dish, is surprisingly easy to make. Preparation is…
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Continue ReadingGrove Update: Rio Ruby Red Grapefruit: The Texas Citrus Season is just around the corner and we are excited to report that based on pre-season estimates we will have double the volume from last season! We are around 60 days away from harvest season for these big, beautiful, grapefruit and…
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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…
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Myth: Eating half a grapefruit for breakfast every morning will cause you to lose weight effortlessly, because grapefruits contain a magical, fat-burning enzyme. Fact: While grapefruit does indeed help you to burn fat (the reason why isn’t conclusive), it’s not going to do the job of letting the weight off…
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Continue ReadingDo you have a loved one with diabetes to whom you’d like to send a gift for Easter, Mother’s Day, or another holiday? Buying food gifts for someone with diabetes can be a little tricky, but the good news is that many fruit baskets make great, attractive gifts for diabetics.…
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Continue ReadingIf you love to orange or tangerine chicken when you order Chinese takeout, this recipe is for you! Traditional citrus chicken gets a sweet-and-sour twist with a Pittman & Davis Ruby Red Grapefruit. If you like extra tang (balanced with sweet brown sugar) in your citrus chicken, you need to…
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Continue ReadingReady in just five minutes, this bowl of sweet-and-tangy minted fruit is great on its own or paired with a delectable omelet. Enjoy it at any time of day for a fresh burst of nutritious flavor! Ingredients: 2 Pittman & Davis Rio Ruby™ Red Grapefruits, chilled 1 banana, sliced 1…
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Continue ReadingLooking for a great gift for a loved one? Treat the health nut (or wannabe health nut) to a beautiful basket full of gourmet fruits! Whether you have a specific giftee who is recovering from an illness, or you just want to send your recipient a gift with universal appeal,…