Free Bag of ‘Chokes Last of the local springtime artichokes available now — plus, get a bag free this week. By Robbie Sigona There are many reasons why I love artichokes. The flavor of locally grown artichokes – baby or regular-sized – is unmatchable, but the reason I love them the most is because of [...]

Robbie Sigona’s Produce Tips: Artichokes Artichokes should have tight and closed leaves. A telltale sign of a fresh artichoke is that the leaves will make a squeaky sound when gently squeezed. As with any good fruit or vegetable they should feel heavy for their size. Light airy artichokes have less meat and are usually old. [...]

In the Kitchen with Sigona’s featuring Artichokes If you’re encountering artichokes for the first time, these jumbo gems may seem a bit intimidating, but don’t let the thorns fool you. Artichokes are great and absolutely fun to eat! You can steam them, stuff them and make them into soups. The Basics Working with Artichokes Wash [...]

Strawberry & Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast Recipe courtesy of Luisa Ormonde of Luisa’s Catering. Luisa says, “I made this for our friends that came over our house for brunch. I thought with Mother’s Day coming up, this would be a great recipe to share…it’s great for treating mom to a breakfast in bed! I [...]

Broccolette: The Amazingly Healthy & Quick Veggie It tastes good, it’s easy to cook and it’s good for you too! Whether called broccolette or broccolini, this locally grown veggie is an easy and nutritious addition to weeknight dinners. By Robbie Sigona As healthy as broccoli, but without that cabbage-y note, broccolette is a great way [...]

In the Kitchen with Sigona’s featuring Broccolette Aww, the luxury of a quick, healthy vegetable. Broccolette is perfect for a weeknight side dish, plus, it’s all-edible so enjoy the whole thing from stem to top. If necessary, trim about 1/4-1/2 inch from the bottom if the end doesn’t have a fresh cut. Make sure to [...]

Robbie Sigona’s Produce Tips: Broccolette Choose broccolette that is straight (it curls up with age). The top buds should have no yellowing and should be tightly closed (no flowering). When shopping for broccolette, you might find it sold as broccolini. This vegetable should be somewhat firm when fresh, but not near as firm as broccoli [...]

Sigona’s Dried Fruit and Nut Specials: May 2-8, 2012 Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge

Local, Fresh-Picked Asparagus Now at Sigona’s by Robbie Sigona Local asparagus is in and I can’t wait to tell you about it. Although we’ve enjoyed asparagus all winter, now is the time you will see prices really tumble and quality soar. It’s exciting knowing that our true season is starting; the asparagus will naturally be [...]