National Grapefruit Month

For many people, February revolves around the couple’s holiday known as Valentine’s Day. However, here at E. Armata Inc., we are here to tell you that Valentine’s Day is not the only event worth celebrating this month. For all those unaware, February is National Grapefruit Month. If you’re planning on putting in an order for produce delivery in NYC this month, be sure to incorporate some of these delicious fruits in your desired inventory.

Grapefruit Fun Facts

To get into the spirit of National Grapefruit Month, our team would like to share some fun facts about this fruit. By doing so, we hope you’ll consider adding some to your next order of produce delivery in NYC. When purchased from our wholesale operation, we promise you won’t be disappointed with their quality. Regardless, some fun facts to discuss include:

Grapefruits first arrived in Florida in the year 1823.
It wasn’t until the 1940’s that the origins of the grapefruit were discovered.
Grapefruits are considered to be one of the “seven wonders of Barbados.”
A single grapefruit tree can produce over 1,500 pieces of fruits.
Today, most of the grapefruit consumed around the world is grown in Florida.

Nutritional Value Of Grapefruits

In addition to fun facts, our staff also wants to touch upon the nutritional value that grapefruits offer. Like any other fruit, grapefruits are incredibly nutritious, and consuming them is a great way to improve your overall health. Some of the significant benefits of doing so include the below:

Grapefruits are very low in calories but high in nutrients.
They work to boost your immune system.
Due to grapefruits being high in fiber, they are great for suppressing appetites.
They help to manage cholesterol levels and improve heart health.
Grapefruits are high in antioxidants such as Vitamin C, beta-carotene, lycopene, and flavanones.
Hydration levels increase when consuming them.

Contact Us

Make sure that this February, you celebrate the month in style. One of the best ways to do this is to add some grapefruits to your next order of produce delivery in NYC. If you’d like to learn more about grapefruits this National Grapefruit Month, our team at E. Armata Inc. is happy to help. To help have any of your questions answered, be sure to contact us today!

Spinach and Goat Cheese Crostini

AdminFebruary 1, 2021

Recipe courtesy of the Food Network

Ingredients

4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Eighteen 1/2-inch-thick slices baguette
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, 1 whole and 1 finely chopped
2 tablespoons pine nuts
Pinch crushed red pepper flakes, plus more for garnish (optional)
8 ounces spinach, hard stems removed
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
3 ounces fresh goat cheese, crumbled

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Use 2 tablespoons of the oil to brush both sides of the bread slices. Arrange on a baking sheet and sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Bake until golden, flipping halfway through, about 7 minutes. While the toasts are hot, rub both sides with the whole garlic clove and return the bread to the baking sheet.
Toast the pine nuts in a large skillet over medium heat, swirling, until lightly golden, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes to the skillet and cook, over medium heat and frequently stirring, until the garlic is soft, about 1 minute. In batches, add the spinach, sprinkling with salt after each new addition, until wilted and tender. Transfer to the bowl with the pine nuts, add the lemon zest, and toss well. Drain the mixture in a colander and then roughly chop it.
Divide the spinach mixture among the toasts and top each with some crumbled goat cheese. Bake just until cheese starts to melt, 3 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle with more red pepper flakes if using and serve warm.

Best Valentine’s Day Recipes

AdminFebruary 1, 2021

Best Valentine’s Day Recipes

This Valentines Day, why not show your loved one you care by cooking them a decadent dessert? If you decide to go down this route, you’ll need to make sure you use the right ingredients. By purchasing produce from us here at E. Armata Inc., you will undoubtedly enhance your dish. As a staple of the Hunts Point Market, we would like to share a few recipes perfect for Valentine’s Day when made with our ingredients.

Vodka Chocolate-Covered Strawberries

Trying this recipe will help you combine two of the best things about Valentine’s Day, chocolate, and alcohol. Making sure you buy the strawberries from us here at the Hunts Point Market will only work to enhance this treat as well. It is a relatively simple dessert to make, only needing the below ingredients for it to come out great:

3 cups of whole strawberries.
1.5 cups of Vodka.
1.5 cups of semisweet chocolate chips.
2 teaspoons of coconut oil.

Classic Linzer Cookies

Although Linzer cookies are typically a Holiday treat, they become the perfect Valentine’s Day cookie with a straightforward adjustment. By simply cutting a heart into the top of each cookie, it does not become hard to see why you should be making them this February 14th. The delicious mix of a rich cookie and fruity, sweet jam is enough to make your taste buds water just at the thought of this treat. Feel free to click here to view the full recipe and cooking instructions, you won’t be disappointed!

Other Recipes To Try

The best part about visiting us at Hunts Point Market is that you can purchase many fruits and vegetables. With such a wide variety, there is an abundance of recipes you can create with them. When you plan on cooking this Valentine’s Day, we highly recommend trying the below:

Contact Us At The Hunts Point Market

Here at E. Armata Inc., we’re happy to help customers in any way we can. If you need top-quality ingredients this Valentine’s Day, look no further than our operation here at the Hunts Point Market. To have any of your questions regarding our process or produce answered, be sure to contact us today!

February 2021