Meyer Lemons Add Cheer to Winter Woes By Robbie Sigona Most Californians who know Meyer lemons go gaga over them. Have you noticed? Some daring, Meyer-loving customers will buy a Meyer lemon and bite into it – just like it’s an apple – before they even reach their car! To unfamiliar bystanders, this may look [...]

Savor Spring’s (early) Sweetness with Strawberries Strawberries from southern California are starting in time for Valentine’s Day. By Robbie Sigona A seriously concerned customer asked me the other day, “How are the strawberries?” I replied, rather compassionately, “They’ve been through a lot.” And indeed they have! With all the rains and fluctuating temperatures, especially in [...]

Cauliflower: the Colorful Cruciferous Vegetable By Carmelo Sigona Available now in colors ranging from clean white to rich purple and vibrant green, cauliflower is one of those power vegetables that is so easy to make and so packed with nutrients, it’s hard for me to see it turning into one of the “lost vegetables.” Through [...]

California Citrus Adds Zest to Winter Months There’s more to oranges than just Navels oranges. Meet the Cara Caras and Blood oranges, unique members of the orange family. By Robbie Sigona Wintertime in California means citrus. Lots and lots of citrus! We know you love our pesticide-free Navel and Valencia oranges, but have you ever [...]

Pleasant Oaks Ranch Grows the Sweetest Oranges of All Navel oranges from Ron Matik of Pleasant Oaks Ranch are grown free of pesticides and arrive at Sigona’s ready to eat. By Robbie Sigona As those of you with a citrus tree in your yard know, it’s California citrus season. While we carry citrus from California [...]

All Hail the Queen of the Forest Chanterelle mushrooms, dubbed the Queen of the Forest, are worth their weight in gold to chefs and home cooks alike. By Robbie Sigona The wild Chanterelle mushroom is up near the top of my list as one of my absolute favorite mushrooms. These funnel-shaped mushrooms, which grow to [...]

Farm Fresh Beets & Greens from Andreotti Farms in Half Moon Bay This third-generation family farm cultivates exceptional, pesticide-free produce we’re honored to offer in our stores. By Robbie Sigona It’s not too often you find farmers who still pull all weeds by hand and hoe, but we’ve found another one. Terry & Dino Andreotti, [...]

Farm Focus: Persimmons We invite you to try a pesticide-free Hachiya or Fuyu persimmon, picked and delivered from local, family farms. By Robbie Sigona You know it’s November when you see those beautiful, bright orange globes of fruit suspended from bare tree branches around the Bay…that means persimmons are here! We’re pleased to bring you [...]

Pomegranates: The Fruit of Legend and Lore By Robbie Sigona Pomegranates are another one of the fruits that come into season as fall settles in around the Bay Area. The arils (or seeds) are incredibly versatile – they add a sweet-tart juicy burst to salads, dips and even soups, and their juice can be used [...]