"Peter Aitken" > wrote in message
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> I want to order some great fruit for xmas. I'd like to get citrus and
> possible pears, and am more interested in best taste and less interested
in
> really pretty looking but not-so-tasty fruit (e.g. Harry and David). Cost
is
> not an object (OK, not MUCH of an object!). Any recs will be greatly
> appreciated!
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> Peter Aitken
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Well, seeing as Christmas is the perfect time for citrus, you're probably
going to have some pretty good choices
There are two that spring to mind immediately: Poinsettia Farms and Davidson
of Dundee; both in Florida. If you order from Poinsettia, make sure to try
the Honeybell Baby Bells...they are so juicy you need a handful of napkins
to eat them! The marmalade is wonderful too.
Davidson of Dundee has the most wonderful sweet, juicy navel oranges. I
recieved a "champagne chest" as a gift last season, which had not only some
of the most delicious oranges ever, but grapefruit (very delicious and
sweet), marmalade, orange blossom honey, pecans, and these amazing little
citrus juice candies. I've ordered a few for gifts myself this year.
I've recieved a gift box of Royal Riviera pears from Harry & David, and they
are very tasty, but wayyyy overpriced IMHO. Instead, check out Mission
Orchards ( I think the website is just www.missionorchards.com ). Much more
reasonable, and I've never had a problem with their quality at all. The
Crown comice pears are my favorite, but YMMV.

kimberly
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