When you think of summertime, what do you imagine? Most people would say “sunshine,” “warmer temperatures,” while more than a few would say “vacation” and “time to relax.” By contrast, the winter months are associated with work and school, and of course with the holidays as well. The seasons have their own flavorings and their character, sometimes seeming as different as night and day. But if summertime is the time of sunshine and light, then citrus fruits such as lemons, ruby red grapefruit, oranges, and tangelos are the perfect example of summertime food, bringing as they do their light and…
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Making your wedding unique is tough to do, especially if you want to have a winter wedding, but using Honeybell tangelos at your reception is a great way to make your winter wedding stand out. Decorating for a winter wedding can be difficult if you don’t want a Christmas theme or if your wedding falls between Christmas and Valentine’s Day. Honeybell tangelos are the ideal way to add some color and sparkle to your wedding reception d?cor. Honeybells are shaped like wedding bells, so they are perfect to use for your reception decorations and to serve as snacks. You can…
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Gourmet, high end treats like fresh Florida citrus fruit are more affordable than you might think. Many people assume that buying citrus fruit baskets or gourmet fruit towers are too expensive to buy for all their family and friends but when you add up the costs of buying a gift, wrapping it, and shipping it not to mention the time it takes to do those things you will find the prices of citrus fruit gift baskets and fresh fruit arrangements are very reasonable. Here are some great citrus fruit gifts that will fit into any budget: Single fruit baskets –…
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All year long, but especially during the holiday season, finding the right gift for that special someone on your list sometimes seems impossible; especially when you want the gift to look expensive and yet still be kind to your budget. Fruit gifts can help you meet all of your shopping goals – they are easy to purchase (either from your grocer or online), there is something in almost every price range, and fruit gifts are a present you’ll be proud to give. Part of the beauty of sending or giving fruit gifts is that the options are almost limitless. Fruit…
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Holidays are a great time to impress your family and friends with some great baked desserts. This holiday season instead of making the same old desserts shake things up by baking some citrus fruit desserts. People who cannot eat chocolate will appreciate having an alternative to chocolate desserts that they can eat, and these light and refreshing desserts are appropriate for everything from a brunch or breakfast to a cocktail party to a late night snack for Santa. Here are some of the most recommended citrus cookies and cakes for the holidays: Lemon Ornaments – These cookies are a fun…
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When you are planning a party, get together, dinner party, holiday party or other type of event don’t forget to order fresh fruit gifts to use when you’re entertaining. You can use fresh fruit gifts in dozens of ways to dress up the party space, provide healthy snacks, and brighten up tables. Serving healthy snacks has become very important in the past couple of years as people have become much more selective about what they eat so anyone who wants to throw a party or an event must serve some healthy fare for guests. Fresh fruit gifts make it easy…
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With Valentine’s Day coming soon, you may want to consider giving a healthy, green present. Although most people don’t expect fruit to be romantic, it can be. You can surprise your loved ones in a special way while choosing from a variety of gorgeous and delicious Valentine’s Day fresh citrus fruit baskets. This unique gift is much better appreciated than roses these days and definitely much healthier than candy. With New Year’s resolutions underway and many people trying to eat a healthier diet nothing could be more perfect than fresh fruit. To give fruit is a great way to send…
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If you have a family event coming up shortly or a congratulatory gift to send to someone, choosing one of the popular fruit baskets is the way to go. They make the perfect solution to any need for a thoughtful gift for adults and children alike. You can now choose from cherries, pears, bananas, pineapples, apples and all variances of citrus fruits to make a very colorful centerpiece or several fruit baskets to have delivered for a company event. Fruit baskets are a new twist on the tradition of gift giving. Delivery options for gifts were previously dominated by flowers…
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Fruit shipping regulations are there to prevent the possible spread of disease, blight or pest infestations on crops for that particular state. Not only are their federal regulations in place and overseen by the United States Department of Agriculture and its partner regulatory and enforcement agencies, there are also state entities that regulate, monitor and enforce fruit shipping procedures for that particular state. This also applies to herbs, vegetables and any other agricultural item that may carry disease or pests that could infest or potentially destroy a state’s crop for that year or even worse, for a number of years…
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The holiday seasons come and go but friends are friends all year round. While it’s true that you may see more of your friends during the end of the year holiday festivities, you’re also always aware of their presence in your life and the gifts they bring into your day to day routine. Maybe you see your friends only a couple of times a month. Maybe you see them once a week, as part of a weekly routine over coffee or a meal. The next time you and your friends get together, however, you owe it to them and yourself…