Looking to brighten up a dull winter’s day? There’s no better way than with fresh fruit! Colorful, delicious, and super-good for you (oranges and grapefruit are packed with immune-boosting vitamin C, a must for defeating colds and viruses), fruit is a great way to ease the winter doldrums, whether you’re eating it fresh out of hand or adding it to your favorite drinks and recipes. Best of all, some of the best fruits are in season during the winter months! Here are just a few: Citrus Fruits That Are Available in January Grapefruit. Ever send fresh fruit to a loved one? If…
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Continue ReadingThere’s nothing like the taste of fresh citrus to brighten up a winter’s day! Whether you buy fruit baskets for your friends or you received orange gift baskets yourself this holiday season, you should keep in mind that there are many ways to enjoy Florida citrus in addition to eating it fresh out of hand – they’re great for adding to your favorite recipes, too. Cutting up your holiday fruit gifts for use in various recipes may seem like a daunting task, but it’s actually quite easy. Read on to learn the best way to cut your Florida fruit for…
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Continue ReadingDid you get a sumptuous fruit gift this season? Fabulous fruit is wonderful – nutritious, low in calories, easy to eat, and – best of all – delicious! But where do the assorted fruits get their amazing flavor? There’s nothing more disappointing than finding a perfect apple, orange or pear at the grocery store — beautiful in color, no bruises, perfect texture – and then tasting it and finding it’s dry, mushy, or tasteless. It happens all too often, which is why many discerning consumers prefer to buy fruits online from reputable fruit sellers like Hale Groves. When you order…
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Continue ReadingLooking forward to the new year? Let’s face it, many of us are – 2021 hasn’t brought us as far from 2020 as we might have liked! If you’re hoping for a more prosperous 2022 for yourself and your loved ones, you may want to choose gifts and foods to celebrate this holiday season that are symbolic of that. Just as eggs are associated with Easter and chocolate with Valentine’s Day, there are foods that are associated with New Year’s, too – some of them are even said to bring good luck! If you’re getting ready to click away because…
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Continue ReadingFresh fruit gifts are popular around the holidays, so there’s a chance you may not have to buy fruit for yourself for a while! Or will you? After all, that fresh fruit gift won’t last forever. If you’re worried you won’t be able to use your gift of fruit before it goes off, there are steps you can take to make it last longer, ways you can use it up – or preserve it so you can enjoy it for a long time to come. Best Fruit Gifts: Preserved Fruit! Maybe more than one person sent you fruit and gift…
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Continue ReadingGreat news – the season for Honeybell Tangelos is almost upon us! Never heard of Honeybells? It’s not surprising – their season is very short (just through January and February), which may mean that they’re unavailable in your local grocery. The good news is that you can by Honeybell oranges online from Hale Groves! Here are a few answers to some commonly asked questions about this amazing fruit: What are Honeybells? Also known as “tangelos,” Honeybell citrus fruits are a cross between a sweet Dancy tangerine and a juicy grapefruit. The word “tangelo” comes from a blending of the words,…
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Continue ReadingWinter is when the most delicious citrus fruits in North America come into season, and that’s why grapefruit gifts and navel oranges in stocking have become traditional at Christmastime. But when choosing gifts for your friends, family, and co-workers, which should choose? Both citrus fruits with common ancestors, grapefruit and oranges have a lot in common – as well as some key differences. How are Oranges and Grapefruit Similar? If you receive a citrus basket with a selection of grapefruit and oranges inside, you’ll notice some similarities in the two fruits right off the bat – they’re both round fruits…
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Continue ReadingDo you know why a subscription to a Hale Grove Monthly Fruit Club is such a great gift? It’s because fruit gifts show how much you care like no other gift can! Fresh fruit boxes are ideal gifts because the who family can enjoy them…and the whole family can benefit from them, too. A healthy, whole food that’s packed with nutrients, fruit has amazing health benefits for people of all ages – especially when you make it a regular part of your diet. Fruit’s Benefits as a Snack for the Whole Family As a snack, fresh fruit can’t be beat.…
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Continue ReadingDo you love oranges? You’re not alone – oranges are (arguably) the world’s most popular citrus fruit. But were you aware that there are many different kinds of oranges? It’s true – perhaps you enjoy summer oranges (like juicy Valencia Oranges which come into season in the United States during the summer months), or maybe your Christmas stocking just wouldn’t be complete without a seedless Navel Orange, which is available in the winter. But the classic Navel isn’t the only mandarin orange related citrus that comes into season during the winter months. Bright, sweet citrus fruits like Tangerines, Honeybells and…
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Continue ReadingA strong argument can be made that fresh, whole fruit is the perfect snack. Its fresh flavor satisfies our sweet tooth while it’s many vitamins and nutrients keep us healthy. Fruit definitely should be a staple of any healthy diet, but with produces prices rising, it is important to store it properly so you can enjoy it and not let it go to waste. If you receive any fruit baskets from Florida this holiday season, these tips will help you enjoy it while it’s at its best. Where to Store: Fridge or Counter? For the most part, there’s really not…