The fruit basket is one of the most enduring holiday traditions, and for good reason. Fruit baskets combine several important parts of the holidays with the promise of deliciously, delightfully healthy and energizing citrus fruit. The history shared by fruit baskets and holiday seasons is a rich and colorful one…
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Indian River fruit is the most popular fruit sold in the US for several different reasons. The biggest reason why people love Indian River fruit is because of the unique taste of fruit from the Indian River region. Citrus fruit from the Indian River area of Florida has a fresh…
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This year decorate for Valentine’s Day with sweet honey tangerines to make beautiful decorations that you can also eat. Chocolate is the food most often associated with Valentine’s Day but it’s difficult to decorate with chocolate. Honey tangerines, a special type of tangerine that is only in season from early…
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When the first mail order fruit was sent it was shipped in baskets, often from business to business. The standard fruit basket became a popular corporate gift during the 1940s and 1950s. But it was seldom send by anyone outside the business community. The reason for this was simple: fruit…
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Fruit baskets are a fun way to convince your family to make healthy food choices. Pretty fruit baskets add a little sparkle to any d?cor and make fresh citrus fruit a convenient and inviting choice for snacks and meals. Most people don’t eat enough fruit on a daily basis, and…
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If you’re looking for wedding decorations that aren’t super expensive but will look great and impress your family and friends you should use Indian River citrus fruit baskets as decorations at your wedding and reception. Indian River citrus fruits are highly regarded around the world for their intense flavors and…
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Have you ever found yourself in this position: you have a craving for those tangerines you purchased and when you wake up in the morning and head to the fruit bowl. At this point, you make an unfortunate discovery. The tangerines have become overripe and are no longer good to…
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Way back in the day during the Middle Ages, orange peels were actually more coveted then the orange itself. As a dried seasoning, the orange peel was used to spice up many a mutton chop. Flash ahead to the present day and you’ll find that many folks are discovering multiple…
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If you’ve never given a fruit basket as a gift, first let us wish you hearty congratulations. Your gift choice reflects an awareness of a growing trend in American culture: the wish to give a gift that’s not just lovely to look at and delicious to taste, but that actually…
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Florida citrus farmers have been producing some of the finest grapefruit in the world for generations. The subtropical island fruit was brought to the Sunshine State in 1823 by Count Odette Philippe, a French businessman. But due to its bitter taste, most citrus lovers shunned the new fruit in favor…