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A Look Inside the Groves – August Hale Groves Update
Work starts early in the grove. Early mornings make for cooler work, and it’s not unusual for us to start that work before sunup. It’s early morning, but our day is well under way. Every piece of fruit starts with a flower and a bee, and grows from there. Orange... more
Read moreHomemade Cherry Facial Masks
Homemade Cherry Facial Masks No matter how much you love to eat and cook with cherries, there always seem to be a few extras lingering in the bottom of the bowl. Put them to good use and pamper your skin at the same time. With a few simple ingredients from... more
Read moreAre Georgia Peaches Ripe Yet?
It is summertime again and it is the time of the year again when many fruits are in season. However, not one of them can surpass the popularity of the state of Georgia’s crown jewel “Peaches”. Sweet Georgia peaches are available only 16 weeks a year and are in season... more
Read moreCan I Eat Peaches with Acid Reflux?
Acid reflux is a painful condition where in the acid backs up from the stomach up into the food pipe or esophagus. This happens when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), a ring of muscle at the lower end of the esophagus that is connected to the stomach, which normally closes... more
Read moreWhen are Valencia’s in Season?
Beat the heat this summer with Valencia oranges! Valencias are summer season oranges that are typically available from March thru September and are the perfect orange for juicing because of their full, balanced and bursting sweet-tart flavor, succulent flesh and bright-colored pulps and juice. The bold and refreshing zest makes... more
Read moreIs Citrus High in Calories?
Citrus fruits are everyone’s favorite because they are juicy, tasty, and sweet with a little bit of tang giving them the perfect flavor. On top of this they are packed with fiber, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and plant compounds that help ward of diseases, boost the immune system and improve our... more
Read moreFruit delivered from Florida
Florida “The Sunshine State” is heavily focused on the tourist trade and famous for the many great destinations it offers like Universal Orlando, Walt Disney World, Miami Beach, Kennedy Space Center and Adventure Island to name a few. Aside from its popular theme parks and world renowned tourist areas, Florida’s... more
Read moreWhere Cherries Are From
Cakes, ice creams, pastries and milk shakes are great but even better and made more special when served with cherry on top. Cherries are from the Rosaceae family, of genus Prunus and are a fleshy drupe or stone fruit. Commercially harvested edible cherries are produced from very few varieties namely... more
Read moreAre Navel Oranges Good for You?
What are Navel Oranges? The Navel “winter” orange, with its fragrant, easy-to-peel skin, is a popular fruit because of the mouth-watering, delicious plump flesh that has the right combination of sweetness and acidity. You can drink the juice, use it as an appetizer or dessert and everything else in between.... more
Read more8 Reasons why apples are good for you
When it comes to popularity, apples are considered to be one of the top fruit favorites across the globe. You can buy apples in any grocery store or fruit stand; or even order apples online to have gourmet apples sent right to your door. We all like apples not only... more
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