I remember when I was younger in California, the hundreds of acres of Orchards.  You could drive down any street and find little fruit and nut stands, throw your money in a tin can and sink your teeth into a ripe peach.  My uncle picked bags and bags of almonds and I ate so many back then, that I couldn’t touch them for years.  I really miss the fresh fruits and nuts of my childhood now that I have lived in Idaho for so many years.

So when I was given the opportunity to try Bella Viva Orchards Gourmet Fruit & Nuts, I hopped on it!  A little bit of home delivered right to my door?  Yes!

The California Fruits & Nuts 3lbs. tray is actually two 24 oz. trays, one with fruit and one with nuts!  The nut tray included roasted, light salted almonds and pistachios.  The fruit tray has big plump sun dried apricots, white nectarines, pears, peaches and moyer plums.

I opened up the nut tray and the first thing I noticed was that they were the nicest looking nuts I have seen in awhile.  That may seem weird but there honestly was not a misshapen nut in the bunch.   I could easily serve them at a party.  Both varieties were perfectly fresh and tasted delicious.

The fruit tray was amazing. I have never seen dried fruit so big and plump.  The fruit was soft and delicious.  It wasn’t too chewy or dry, but just right!

At Bella Viva, you won’t find just Dried Fruits and Nuts, but also Chocolates, Fresh Fruits, Trail Mix and Gift Baskets as well.  Any of these products are wonderful for gifts of all occasion!

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202 Thoughts on “Bella Viva Orchards Gourmet Fruits & Nuts Gifts {review & giveaway}

  1. Gabrielle W on May 26, 2012 at 6:43 pm said:

    The organic gift crate.

  2. Tonya on May 26, 2012 at 7:18 pm said:

    Dried Cranberries!!! Yumm!!!! great tossed in a pan with a light butter and topped on vanilla ice cream!

  3. MommaMary on May 26, 2012 at 7:22 pm said:

    I would like to try the Dried Organic Cranberries, 16oz

  4. Meryl on May 26, 2012 at 7:29 pm said:

    The Chocolate Covered Almonds

  5. Louis on May 26, 2012 at 7:29 pm said:

    Dark chocolate cherries.

  6. Valerie Taylor Mabrey on May 26, 2012 at 7:36 pm said:

    California’s Organic Gift Basket 11lb
    vmkids3 at msn dot com

  7. Jennifer Haile on May 26, 2012 at 7:42 pm said:

    Tins of Chocolate Fruits & Nuts, 60oz

  8. Seyma Shabbir on May 26, 2012 at 7:47 pm said:

    Roccollatta Gift set

  9. Jo-Ann Brightman on May 26, 2012 at 7:48 pm said:

    Dark chocolate cherries

  10. Stephanie Hungerford on May 26, 2012 at 7:50 pm said:

    I would love to try Dried Rainier Cherries,16oz I love cherries of all types but especially rainier because they are so sweet

  11. Natalie U on May 26, 2012 at 7:53 pm said:

    Chocolate covered bing cherries
    pedidentalasst at yahoo dot com

  12. kindra baron on May 26, 2012 at 8:18 pm said:

    the chocolate peaches!

  13. kelly nicholson on May 26, 2012 at 8:23 pm said:

    Visit Bella Viva Orchards and leave a comment with something else you love!

    Fruits & Nuts Trail Mix, 12oz

  14. Stephanie Phelps on May 26, 2012 at 8:38 pm said:

    I would also love to try the Chocolate Cherries Jar, 12oz

  15. Sue H. on May 26, 2012 at 9:24 pm said:

    I’d love to try California’s Organic Fruit Bag. Thanks for the giveaway!

  16. Ashley on May 26, 2012 at 9:53 pm said:

    I would love to try the almonds.

  17. mell on May 26, 2012 at 10:16 pm said:

    Chocolate covered almonds are what I would like to try.

  18. I’ve got a sweet tooth, so I love all the chocolate covered fruits. Thank you for this giveaway!

  19. debbie jackson on May 27, 2012 at 5:57 am said:

    dark choc cherries

  20. Sandy VanHoey on May 27, 2012 at 8:32 am said:

    Love the pistachios

  21. Sandy VanHoey on May 27, 2012 at 8:33 am said:

    and the chocolate cherries

  22. Erika P. on May 27, 2012 at 10:06 am said:

    The Chocolate Walnuts Jar.

  23. Terri Betz on May 27, 2012 at 12:06 pm said:

    Dried Rained Cherries! Yummy! :D
    Blue Strong on FB!
    myboyblue11 at gmail dot com

  24. Lori Davis on May 27, 2012 at 1:35 pm said:

    Roccoloto Gift Box looks great!

  25. Debra F on May 27, 2012 at 5:51 pm said:

    I think the Sampler Box would be great.

  26. Micah Pearson on May 27, 2012 at 9:16 pm said:

    California’s Organic Gift Basket 11lbs

  27. Nancy B on May 28, 2012 at 9:07 am said:

    The Chocolate Covered Bing Cherries sound good!

  28. Marilyn Wons on May 28, 2012 at 11:10 am said:

    I love the organic dark chocolate covered cheeries!

  29. jacqueline johnson on May 28, 2012 at 11:20 am said:

    id love 2 win this 4 my daughter

  30. Lynda E on May 28, 2012 at 11:29 am said:

    chocolate covered bing cherries – yum!

  31. alyce poalillo on May 28, 2012 at 12:15 pm said:

    I’d like their Organic Almonds

  32. Margaret Smith on May 28, 2012 at 12:35 pm said:

    I’d love to try the mixed dried fruit.
    Thanks so much.

  33. chadro on May 28, 2012 at 12:50 pm said:

    I like this – Chocolate Fruits Tin, 32oz
    retirenavalflyer(at)gmail.com

  34. ELIZABETH C. on May 28, 2012 at 12:51 pm said:

    Fruit and nuts trail mix

  35. Amber on May 28, 2012 at 1:33 pm said:

    I also love the dried white figs!

  36. Theron Willis on May 28, 2012 at 2:21 pm said:

    Unsweetened Dried Strawberries as an ice cream topping.

    Hope to win!

  37. Elizabeth on May 28, 2012 at 2:45 pm said:

    Dried Organic Cranberries!!

  38. chocolate covered almonds

    kport207 at gmail dot com

  39. LAMusing on May 28, 2012 at 4:19 pm said:

    Roccoloto Gift Box

  40. Ashley anderson on May 28, 2012 at 4:59 pm said:

    Chocolate covered almonds!

  41. Melissa on May 28, 2012 at 4:59 pm said:

    I would love the dried strawberries!

  42. Ann Fantom on May 28, 2012 at 5:22 pm said:

    I would like to try Bella Viva Orchards’ Chocolate Covered Bing Cherries

  43. Donna L on May 28, 2012 at 5:25 pm said:

    I like the California’s Grand, 4.5lbs.

  44. Barbara Montag on May 28, 2012 at 5:33 pm said:

    I like this also – Organic Gift Crate 9lbs.
    Thank you.

  45. YAhn on May 28, 2012 at 6:08 pm said:

    I like the variety from the Roccoloto Gift Box 12.25

  46. Caroline B on May 28, 2012 at 7:14 pm said:

    I want to try the dried cranberries!

  47. It all looks amazing, but I think I would like their trail mix especially.

  48. sarah on May 28, 2012 at 10:14 pm said:

    i love the roasted pistachios

  49. Danai on May 29, 2012 at 3:16 am said:

    Dried Yellow Peaches

  50. Jean F on May 29, 2012 at 4:49 am said:

    California’s Organic Gift Basket 11lbs

  51. EMMA L HORTON on May 29, 2012 at 4:55 am said:

    Unsweetened Dried Strawberries

  52. Cynthia C on May 29, 2012 at 5:15 am said:

    I like the Dried Yellow Peaches

  53. DeeAnn S on May 29, 2012 at 5:29 am said:

    The Chocolate Covered Bing Cherries sound delish! Thanks.

  54. Kristy Thiel on May 29, 2012 at 6:36 am said:

    I love their bing cherries or dried peaches. Thanks for hosting!

  55. carol on May 29, 2012 at 8:21 am said:

    I love the Sampler Box 2.5

  56. LOIS PAYTON on May 29, 2012 at 8:37 am said:

    aI love the dried fruit, GOD BLESS AND KEEP YA’LL SAFE IN HIS LOVING ARMS.

  57. Sheila K. on May 29, 2012 at 8:50 am said:

    Dried Bing Cherries!

  58. sarah on May 29, 2012 at 10:04 am said:

    Unsweetened Dried Strawberries

  59. elven johnson on May 29, 2012 at 10:55 am said:

    Eco Fruit Tote

  60. Suzanne K on May 29, 2012 at 11:08 am said:

    um, everything?! I’d love to try the chocolate covered dried apricots – 2 of my favs!

  61. Maryann on May 29, 2012 at 12:35 pm said:

    Love the roasted salted pistachios

  62. Jennifer McKay on May 29, 2012 at 4:38 pm said:

    I would love the chocolate covered mixed fruit

  63. tracy davis on May 29, 2012 at 8:10 pm said:

    I like the California’s Organic Fruit Bag

  64. Joy F on May 29, 2012 at 9:34 pm said:

    Chocolate Covered Almonds

  65. Kyl Neusch on May 29, 2012 at 11:35 pm said:

    The Chocolate Covered Almonds

  66. briana on May 30, 2012 at 12:25 am said:

    Aaauuhhhhhh yeeauuuuhh Bella viva yeeauuuhhh! Any mixture of nuts and dried fruits like figs and blueberries or yogurtcovered nuts would be the best day of my lifffeeeeee lol

  67. Kathlean Owens on May 30, 2012 at 12:59 am said:

    Unsweetened Dried Strawberries, 4oz

  68. Wendy on May 30, 2012 at 1:28 am said:

    I’d like to try the Dried Rainier Cherries, something I have never tried!

  69. Carolyn Ann Colley on May 30, 2012 at 3:34 am said:

    Mixed Chocolates Jar, 12oz Item Id: 701024122913
    thanks for the giveaway

  70. Lori Alcorn on May 30, 2012 at 11:35 am said:

    I really love the Roccoloto Gift Box 12.25
    Item Id: 701024901310

  71. Kathy S on May 30, 2012 at 4:34 pm said:

    I like the Taste of California tray.

  72. Kathleen Downes on May 30, 2012 at 8:22 pm said:

    I would love to try the Eco Fruit Tote.

  73. Marti Parks on May 31, 2012 at 3:25 am said:

    I would like to try the chocolate covered almonds.

  74. Rachel Schichtl on May 31, 2012 at 8:33 am said:

    Yum, the California Grand looks aMazing.

  75. Linda Lansford on May 31, 2012 at 1:12 pm said:

    I want Natural Dried Bing Cherries, 16oz

  76. tracy webb on May 31, 2012 at 2:31 pm said:

    Dried Bing Cherries and chocolate covered almonds

  77. judy gregory on May 31, 2012 at 3:36 pm said:

    i love this stuff and want the roccoloto is has it all. if i live through this storm i’m really scared right now

  78. ky2here on May 31, 2012 at 7:10 pm said:

    dried white figs look wonderful

    ky2here at msn dot com

  79. Holly Hook on June 1, 2012 at 7:51 am said:

    Their chocolate covered bing cherries look great

  80. Ju P. on June 1, 2012 at 8:44 am said:

    The organic gift crate.

  81. kirsty meredith Pt Vip on June 1, 2012 at 4:07 pm said:

    The chocolate covered cherries

  82. I’d like to try the Organic Dried Strawberries.

  83. Pat B on June 1, 2012 at 5:30 pm said:

    I’d love to get the California’s Organic Gift Basket

  84. david basile on June 1, 2012 at 6:45 pm said:

    Roasted Salted Pistachios, 14oz
    Item Id: 701024202011

  85. Roccollatta Gift set

  86. LaTanya on June 1, 2012 at 6:57 pm said:

    California Almond Tray, 10oz

  87. Alycia M on June 1, 2012 at 8:06 pm said:

    Roasted pistachios. I love pistachios.

  88. Gail Panacci on June 2, 2012 at 7:42 am said:

    I love the California’s Organic Gift Basket

  89. Kristen on June 2, 2012 at 3:55 pm said:

    I like the Roccoloto Gift Box

  90. Christy Anderson on June 2, 2012 at 9:43 pm said:

    I like the Father’s Day Crate.

  91. Jamie on June 3, 2012 at 4:40 am said:

    The fruit and nuts trailmix sounds great!

  92. Katie R on June 3, 2012 at 6:36 pm said:

    I love the
    Chocolate Fruits & Nuts Tray, 2lb

  93. Wendy McBride on June 3, 2012 at 7:20 pm said:

    Chocolate covered almonds!

    wendym at cableone dot net

  94. dario on June 4, 2012 at 10:40 am said:

    i really want to try the dried strawberries ive never had any

  95. Pauline M on June 4, 2012 at 10:42 am said:

    I would love to try out the Chocolate Covered Almonds!

  96. Holly Chernoff on June 4, 2012 at 3:36 pm said:

    I love Organic Dark Chocolate Cherries!

  97. laura ari on June 4, 2012 at 4:15 pm said:

    Yum! Salted Roasted Pistacchios

  98. s riches on June 4, 2012 at 5:21 pm said:

    I want to try the Dried Rainier Cherries.

  99. Sue C. on June 4, 2012 at 10:50 pm said:

    I’d like to try Fresh White Organic Peaches.

  100. Maggie M on June 5, 2012 at 7:37 am said:

    The fruit and nuts trail mix, thanks!

  101. katfam on June 6, 2012 at 7:38 am said:

    I’d love to try the Chocolate Covered Almonds.

  102. amy v on June 6, 2012 at 8:15 am said:

    chocolate covered cherries!
    annae07 st aol dot com

  103. john mains on June 6, 2012 at 8:47 am said:

    Dried Organic Cranberries

  104. gina on June 6, 2012 at 10:20 am said:

    Chocolate Gift Package, 2.5lbs

  105. Chocolate Covered Walnuts, 8oz
    Thanks
    partymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com

  106. Meghan R on June 6, 2012 at 4:38 pm said:

    I would love to try the chocolate covered walnuts

  107. Anything cherry like the chocolate covered ones would make my hubby smile.

  108. Hoa Le on June 6, 2012 at 6:58 pm said:

    I also love the Organic Dried Mango, 8oz .

  109. Jesselyn A/Jesstinger on June 6, 2012 at 8:36 pm said:

    The prize is fabulous – I also LOVE the Roccoloto Gift Box 12.25 – Item Id: 701024901310

    What a great gift that would make for someone special – including yourself!

  110. Rachel Robertson (Azrael) on June 6, 2012 at 9:51 pm said:

    Yummy stuff! I’d like to try their Fruits & Nuts Trail Mix

  111. I would like the fruit and nut trail mix

  112. Nancy on June 7, 2012 at 12:51 pm said:

    I love the Father’s Day Crate for $69.

  113. Ashley on June 7, 2012 at 12:56 pm said:

    Trail Mix!!

  114. heather abbe on June 7, 2012 at 3:49 pm said:

    Fave item: http://www.bellaviva.com/eco-fruit-tote

    heatherwhitford at ymail dot com

    heather abbe

  115. JoAnn F. on June 7, 2012 at 4:17 pm said:

    I’d love to try the trail mix
    jofo120 at yahoo dot com

  116. Dagmara Hawkins on June 7, 2012 at 6:24 pm said:

    I would like to try some bing cherries

  117. Starr Greenwell on June 7, 2012 at 6:32 pm said:

    dried bing cherries

  118. Karen Hand on June 7, 2012 at 8:19 pm said:

    I would pick the Chocolates Nuts Tin, as I simply love both nuts and chocolate.

  119. Karen Hand on June 7, 2012 at 8:27 pm said:

    Thanks for the great giveaway.

  120. I also love the chocolate covered bing cherries :)

  121. Alicia Zirjacks on June 8, 2012 at 5:40 am said:

    Chocolate covered bing cherries!

  122. Caryn S on June 8, 2012 at 12:01 pm said:

    The chocolate covered bing cherries

  123. Peggy on June 8, 2012 at 1:20 pm said:

    I’d like to try the Dried Sweet Apple Rings, 4oz

  124. nataly carbonell on June 8, 2012 at 3:12 pm said:

    Unsweetened Dried Strawberries, 4oz

  125. Marianna on June 8, 2012 at 4:00 pm said:

    roasted-salted-pistachios 14oz

  126. Lucy Schwartz on June 8, 2012 at 10:05 pm said:

    The choices are wonderful. I would love the dried White figs and wondeer what dried Bing Cherries would be like.

  127. Nicole Sender on June 9, 2012 at 1:17 am said:

    I like the Eco Fruit Tote, 9.5lbs.

  128. dani marie on June 9, 2012 at 3:19 am said:

    the dried peaches for sure.

  129. megan cromes on June 9, 2012 at 4:02 am said:

    love mixed chocolates jar.yum!;)

  130. Barbara R. on June 9, 2012 at 6:11 am said:

    I would like to try, Organic Pomegranate Arils

  131. April V. on June 9, 2012 at 6:41 am said:

    I like the Bing Organic Dried Cherries

  132. Alex Smith on June 9, 2012 at 9:10 am said:

    The dried strawberries look delicious!

  133. DAMIAN JARREAU on June 9, 2012 at 10:07 am said:

    I like the Fruits & Nuts Trail Mix

  134. gala on June 9, 2012 at 10:10 am said:

    California’s Organic Gift Basket 11lbs

  135. tallcapp on June 9, 2012 at 11:42 am said:

    I just love dried apricots.

  136. Leann V on June 9, 2012 at 11:58 am said:

    Yum! chocolate covered bing cherries.

  137. jodi lasher on June 9, 2012 at 12:35 pm said:

    I love the http://www.bellaviva.com/roasted-salted-pistachios and would love to try those.

  138. Karen Gonyea on June 9, 2012 at 12:47 pm said:

    Roccollatta Gift set

  139. Kylie C on June 9, 2012 at 1:34 pm said:

    The Dried Blueberries look delicious!

  140. tam childers on June 9, 2012 at 2:24 pm said:

    Dark chocolate cherries

  141. misty sunrise on June 9, 2012 at 2:33 pm said:

    dried yellow peaches

  142. Denise M on June 9, 2012 at 2:49 pm said:

    the dry roasted pistachios

  143. KJ Skib on June 9, 2012 at 6:49 pm said:

    I would like to try the Chocolate Grapes.
    http://www.bellaviva.com/chocolate-covered-grapes-jar

  144. Carmen Van Deursen on June 9, 2012 at 7:40 pm said:

    I like the chocolate covered bing cherries.

  145. I love the Natural Bing Cherries.

  146. Carla on June 9, 2012 at 8:37 pm said:

    I’d love the chocolate covered bing cherries.

  147. Renee G on June 9, 2012 at 8:37 pm said:

    I like the California’s Organic Gift Basket.
    rsgrandinetti@yahoo(dot)com

  148. Don D on June 9, 2012 at 9:11 pm said:

    California Almond Tray

  149. Miz Vickik on June 9, 2012 at 9:14 pm said:

    the Roccoloto gift box!!!

  150. Deborah Hogue on June 9, 2012 at 9:31 pm said:

    I like the Roccoloto Box

  151. Jaque R. on June 9, 2012 at 10:15 pm said:

    Chocolate covered walnuts sound delicious! :-) Thank you.

  152. Melissa Belle on June 9, 2012 at 10:40 pm said:

    Organic Dried Persimmons

  153. C. Pay on June 9, 2012 at 11:24 pm said:

    The Organic Dried Mango looks so amazing! I love dried fruit!!
    http://www.bellaviva.com/organic-dried-mango

  154. clynsg on June 10, 2012 at 5:57 am said:

    The Eco Fruit Tote would be a good gift.

  155. tracey byram on June 10, 2012 at 6:28 am said:

    I like the Tropical Organic Gift Basket 11lbs

  156. robyn paris on June 10, 2012 at 6:38 am said:

    i like the dried sweet apple rings

  157. Angela Winesburg on June 10, 2012 at 6:58 am said:

    Chocolate Covered Walnuts, 8oz

  158. Pauline M on June 10, 2012 at 7:15 am said:

    The Roccoloto Gift Box looks awesome!

  159. chris on June 10, 2012 at 7:22 am said:

    This looks amazing!

  160. I love the dried cranberries :)

  161. mary gardner on June 10, 2012 at 7:48 am said:

    organic dried strawberries

    jagar0047 at yahoo dot com

  162. Paula Tavernie on June 10, 2012 at 8:19 am said:

    I like the Unsweetend Dried Strawberries!
    ptavernie at yahoo dot com

  163. Pamela Callahan on June 10, 2012 at 9:24 am said:

    Roasted Salted Pistachios – Yum!

  164. Crystal Sell on June 10, 2012 at 9:34 am said:

    love the roasted salted pistachios!
    sellcrystal2 (at) yahoo dot com

  165. I would also like to try the Chocolate Covered Bing Cherries.

  166. Kelly Britton on June 10, 2012 at 10:23 am said:

    I would like to try the unsweetened dried strawberries!

  167. Patrice on June 10, 2012 at 10:35 am said:

    The Chocolate Covered Bing Cherries.

  168. Tara Woods on June 10, 2012 at 11:07 am said:

    I like the Unsweetened Dried Strawberries, 4oz.

  169. Aaron Bretveld on June 10, 2012 at 11:52 am said:

    I’d love to try the Dried Cantaloupe, I’ve never seen that before in dried form.

  170. I would be one happy camper if I had my own personal bag of roasted salted pistachios.

  171. Jessica hays on June 10, 2012 at 12:40 pm said:

    The chocolate covered almonds!

    jessicaahays at hotmail dot com

  172. Arleatha Williams on June 10, 2012 at 12:53 pm said:

    I would love to try the peanuts and almonds as well as the dried fruit.

  173. I would also like to try the Gourmet Valley Tray, 24oz. thank you!

  174. Karen M on June 10, 2012 at 2:02 pm said:

    I would like to try the Chocolate Covered Bing Cherries.

  175. Vicki D. on June 10, 2012 at 2:11 pm said:

    The organic dark chocolate cherries sound heavenly.

  176. Ed Nemmers on June 10, 2012 at 2:33 pm said:

    I would love to try the Chocolate Covered Walnuts too!

  177. Kristen M on June 10, 2012 at 2:52 pm said:

    I love freeze dried strawberries!

  178. Lisa Fonseca on June 10, 2012 at 3:32 pm said:

    Roccoloto Gift Box 12.25

  179. The Dried Ranier Cherries.

  180. Ashley Gao on June 10, 2012 at 3:52 pm said:

    dried mangoes.

  181. Lisa L on June 10, 2012 at 3:53 pm said:

    I’d like to try the Dried Lemon Slices

  182. Roxann Clark on June 10, 2012 at 4:00 pm said:

    I would love to try Dried Rainier Cherries,16oz

  183. shirley zolenski on June 10, 2012 at 4:44 pm said:

    I like the Father’s Day Crate

  184. Unsweetened Dried Strawberries

  185. Barbara Hunt on June 10, 2012 at 5:24 pm said:

    I would love the organic yellow peaches
    Thanks for the contest!

  186. Melanie Montgomery on June 10, 2012 at 6:04 pm said:

    i also like the organic gift

  187. Christopher Brown on June 10, 2012 at 6:19 pm said:

    I think I would love the dark chocolate cherries. Yum!

  188. Patrice on June 10, 2012 at 7:10 pm said:

    I like the Roccoloto Gift Box!

  189. Betty Curran on June 10, 2012 at 7:50 pm said:

    I’d like to try the Unsweetened Dried Strawberries. I’ve never had dried strawberries.

  190. DanV on June 10, 2012 at 8:04 pm said:

    I like 5 lb Bag Dried Yellow Nectarines, 16oz

  191. Rachel on June 10, 2012 at 8:13 pm said:

    pistachios

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