Pear season is almost here, and one of the first varieties in line are our bountiful Bartletts! One of the world’s most popular pear varieties, Bartlett Pears are large with the classic pear-shape: rounded bottom half tapering to a small, curved neck. When Bartletts are mature but not yet fully…
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Continue ReadingYou already know that corporate gifting (also known as business gifting) is a great way to show your clients and/or employees how much you appreciate them. It’s also a great way to forge relationships with potential new clients. But are you really reinforcing your brand by giving out a boring…
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Continue ReadingThere’s nothing like the taste of fresh mango! Mangoes are delicious when eaten fresh out of hand on a hot summer’s day and add a tropical zing to smoothies and main dishes – as well as a big nutritional kick. But are they a good choice for those trying to…
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Continue ReadingGiving food gifts to the bereaved goes back a long way (the term “funeral baked meats” was coined by Shakespeare, in fact). But why is that? There are actually two reasons why ordinary and gourmet food gifts are often made to those who are grieving. Firstly, when a death hits…
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Continue ReadingWatching a friend or loved one go through treatment for cancer can be tough. You want to help, to be there, to show your support, but figuring out how best to do that can be bewildering. When you don?? live near the person facing the challenge, it can be even…
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Continue ReadingYou can always find some fruits (like apples and bananas) in your local grocery store, but the same can’t be said of fresh Bing Cherries – you can only find fresh cherries for sale for a few weeks each summer (Bing Cherries season is yet one more reason to look…
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Continue ReadingCanning is a wonderful way to enjoy fresh peaches year-round! Canned peaches are excellent in baking recipes or added to yogurt and cereal for your morning breakfast. But which peaches are right for canning? Freestone Peaches vs. Clingstone Peaches You may already have known that there are many different varieties…
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Do you tend to think of grapefruit as a winter fruit? If you do, it’s not so surprising…many of our favorite citrus fruits are in season during the fall, winter and early spring months, including Navel Oranges, Tangerines and Ruby Red Grapefruit. But saying “sayonara” to winter doesn’t mean you…
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Continue ReadingOur Valencia Oranges are at their peak of freshness! The Red Grapefruit have about a month left in their season. The Valencia Oranges and the Red Grapefruit are tasting very delicious this season! Order yours today!
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If you’ve been wondering when do mangos come in season, the answer is right now! Assuming you’re reading this in the summertime, of course – mangoes are a summer stone fruit, and a very tasty, tropical-tasting one at that. There’s nothing like the flavor of fresh mango in a salad…