Lemony Artichoke Farro with Spring Onions and Sigona’s Fresh Press Olive Oil Farro is an ancient grain, with roots in Italy dating back more than 1,000 years. It’s a high protein and low glycemic healthy grain. You can use regular lemons instead of Meyer lemons for this dish, but beware of the tartness factor; Meyer [...]

Carmelo’s Simple, Easy Vinaigrette This one is so simple, basic and easy I couldn’t help but call it just that: a simple, easy vinaigrette. I like to keep a mixture of this handy for a quick lunch when I’m on the go. It’s also easy to bottle and take to work. 3/4 TBL minced shallots [...]

As we leave behind the dog days of summer backyard barbeques and enter autumn’s chill evenings, it’s time to fire up that kitchen stove once again. With our Southern Hemisphere fresh press olive oils looking just fantastic this year, now is the perfect time to cook indoors with them again. As we’ve mentioned before, Sigona’s [...]

Summer’s bliss is here in the Bay Area. The sun is shining , the birds are chirping and if you listen closely you can hear a universal “U-S-A! U-S-A!” chant in the background. That’s because the summer Olympics are in full swing over in London. And what better way to celebrate back here at home [...]

July means sunny skies, celebrating our independence on the 4th and summer barbeques with friends and family. And what barbeque would be complete without a piece of mouth-watering, extra-virgin-olive-oil drizzled bread adorning your plate? That’s why we’re excited to let you know that our fresh pressed extra virgin olive oils from the southern hemisphere have [...]

Sigona’s Fresh Press Olive Oil of the Month: June 2012 Since the last time we chatted, the sun has been shining brightly over the Bay Area, our San Francisco Giants have been gaining ground on those pesky Los Angeles Dodgers and the Facebook IPO was about as underwhelming as a stale cracker. Fledgling stocks aside, [...]

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 [...]

A Pair for the Palate: Savory Goat Cheese with Fig or Pear Figs and goat cheese. Figs stuffed with goat cheese and drizzled with honey, for good measure. How about a pear and goat cheese topped green salad? Goat cheese and any fruit for that matter. Can it get any better? If you love that [...]