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HoneyBells...Oh My

LexPex — Mon, 13 Jan 2014 23:50:05 GMT

I have never had them before but after seeing them presented both here and on HSN I decided to give them a try. The reviews were mixed which makes sense given that they are fruit and produced at different times...different trees etc.

Delicious and so juicy. I have had several since they were delivered on Saturday and one that I had today was sweet on one part and tasted a bit more tart (like grapefruit) on another.

I got mine from HSN since I had a small coupon. Wish Q would wise up and start giving coupons instead of easy pay....although I do occasionally like easy pay..

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Silver Lining — Tue, 14 Jan 2014 00:07:31 GMT

I think HoneyBelles are available right now in one of the major grocery stores here. The ones you ordered are probably better than those if they were shipped directly to the consumer, but I might buy a few if there are any the next time I go to the store. Since I'm the only citrus eater in my house and am usually not home for several days each week, I just buy small amounts of perishables. So glad the ones you received are delicious.

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Jes16 — Tue, 14 Jan 2014 00:32:51 GMT

I ordered the HoneyBelles for the first time last year and was very disappointed. Even before eating them they were awful....very small, some green, mushy, almost seemed spoiled. They were nothing like what was advertised. Later I saw many others had the same complaints (which were conveniently removed when this year's batch was in). Don't want to deal with this hastle...do much better at my local markets. Buyer beware!!

BTW, GO PATS!!!!

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luvdoodles — Tue, 14 Jan 2014 00:57:13 GMT

On 1/13/2014 Jes16 said:
I ordered the HoneyBelles for the first time last year and was very disappointed. Even before eating them they were awful....very small, some green, mushy, almost seemed spoiled. They were nothing like what was advertised. Later I saw many others had the same complaints (which were conveniently removed when this year's batch was in). Don't want to deal with this hastle...do much better at my local markets. Buyer beware!!

BTW, GO PATS!!!!

I was going to send a box to my mother, but I am glad I didn't waste my money. There are so many mixed reviews on these and most seem negative. Yes, go Pats, they will do it!!!

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depglass — Tue, 14 Jan 2014 01:16:31 GMT

I was in Florida a year ago and the entire citrus crop was pretty bad. We had been buying from a market called Mixons for years and both oranges and grapefruit had problems with early spoilage. Here's hoping they have solved their problems.

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Jes16 — Tue, 14 Jan 2014 02:01:06 GMT

On 1/13/2014 luvpoos said:
On 1/13/2014 Jes16 said:
I ordered the HoneyBelles for the first time last year and was very disappointed. Even before eating them they were awful....very small, some green, mushy, almost seemed spoiled. They were nothing like what was advertised. Later I saw many others had the same complaints (which were conveniently removed when this year's batch was in). Don't want to deal with this hastle...do much better at my local markets. Buyer beware!!

BTW, GO PATS!!!!

I was going to send a box to my mother, but I am glad I didn't waste my money. There are so many mixed reviews on these and most seem negative. Yes, go Pats, they will do it!!!

luvpoos, I know, it's bad enough if you buy them for yourself and they're bad. Much worse if you are gifting them. I see you're in Kingston...I'm in Salem. Small world!

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Jes16 — Tue, 14 Jan 2014 02:31:12 GMT

On 1/13/2014 depglass said:
I was in Florida a year ago and the entire citrus crop was pretty bad. We had been buying from a market called Mixons for years and both oranges and grapefruit had problems with early spoilage. Here's hoping they have solved their problems.

I guess you can't control Mother Nature. I would be embarrassed to send out customers fruit in the condition that I received. I guess they're just trying to make a profit...

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Topaz Gem — Tue, 14 Jan 2014 17:07:49 GMT

This year's crop is a winner, although I was happy with last year's as well. Last year I ordered them from Cushman's through QVC and they were delicious, but a bit more tart than this year. Luckily I had no problem with spoilage in my shipment. Don't be turned off if they're not perfect on the outside. That has no impact on the fruit itself. I have a few that look somewhat bruised, but the fruit is perfect. The Cushman's guy explained why the skins on some fruit have imperfections and it's really nothing to worry about.

This year I also got them from QVC and they are wonderful. No tartness, just sweet, juicy fruit. I've been eating one per day and am happy that I bought two boxes, so I won't run out for awhile.

Don't be hesitant to order them. I believe there is one more ship date left (1/20).

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bells4me — Tue, 14 Jan 2014 19:05:04 GMT

Ridiculous price, I'm glad they don't ship to my state. I have been enjoying Halos.

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JamicaJammer — Tue, 14 Jan 2014 19:07:01 GMT

I called the Honeybells firm directly when they were showing them on-air on the Q, and the CS rep told me the crop was depleted, and that pretty much all they could ship out now were definitely "not first quality".

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Kachina624 — Wed, 15 Jan 2014 01:42:02 GMT

I just got my Hale Honeybells (HSN), dived right in and ate one. Sweet as honey and so juicy. I examined them all and they're in good shape. My first experience with Cushman's several years ago was disappointing.

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Trix — Wed, 15 Jan 2014 15:07:28 GMT

I was wondering why at Whole Foods and another local market which sells Honeybells they weren't always beautiful and enticing on the outside, but juicy and good inside. The explanation from the Cushman vendor helped me to understand that. I've never ordered from QVC because the volume they sell is too big for me alone and I don't like wasting food. I do buy a few at a time when they are available, and they are as good as promoted to be. I typically do not like orange fruit, but I make an annual exception for honeybells and minneolas.

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LexPex — Wed, 15 Jan 2014 15:56:19 GMT

Just an update......we just finished the box and all were delicious. Ordering more today thru HSN

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Vamp — Wed, 15 Jan 2014 16:37:35 GMT

Just received mine the other day and made a big pitcher of OJ. Delicious! Honeybells make the best juice! Don't know if they are cheaper, but if anyone wants to shop around, we got ours (gift from in-laws) via giftfruit.com. Free shipping & I can attest that the fruit is spectacular!

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qualitygal — Wed, 15 Jan 2014 16:38:45 GMT

I wish they'd use a juicer than their hand squeezing and wasting so much. I just hate when they waste any food. I know they have to demonstrate it, but we do get it.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Wed, 15 Jan 2014 19:57:11 GMT

Well, I know there will likely be some argument that they aren't the same thing as a Honeybell, but I bought a bag of Mineola Tangelos today for $2.99. I just ate one and it was sweet and very juicy. Plenty good for me.

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Jes16 — Thu, 16 Jan 2014 00:13:17 GMT

I've purchased some very good citrus products in the stores recently....they look and taste much better than the HoneyBells. Better price, no waste, no shipping charge....and no surprises! You know just what you are getting. HoneyBells aren't consistently great, or even good. Ratings tell it all.

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Poodlepet2 — Thu, 16 Jan 2014 01:12:17 GMT

Oh, the growers would not like me for saying this, but we had a horrible, wet summer. Georgia peaches were as big as softballs-but they were tasteless....If anybody is saying the Honeybells from Florida are sweet, I am wondering ft those fruits are not being injected-seriously. I don't know what the FDA rules are, but for all the wet weather we had-particularly in that part of the state- how could they produce such sweet fruit?

Poodlepet