Robbie Sigona’s Produce Tips: Corn
Getting corn from local farmers is great because it’s fresh. The sugars in corn start to convert to starch as soon as it’s picked, so...
Tagged: Specialty produce
In the Store with Sigona’s Featuring: Fava Beans, the luckiest bean of them all
Fava Beans, the luckiest bean of them all By Robbie Sigona While their alias is broad bean, those with family in Oklahoma know them as...
Robbie Sigona’s Produce Tips: Morel Mushrooms
Robbie Sigona’s Produce Tips: Morel Mushrooms Fresh morels should be clean and almost dry to the touch. They should have an earthy/woodsy aroma and are...
What’s this? Chayote!
What’s this? Hints: This green, pear-shaped vegetable has pale, crisp flesh Its consistency and mild flavoring is similar to a cucumber or zucchini We like...
What’s this?
What’s this? Hints: — It may look like a ginger root, but it’s not. — It’s also known as a Jerusalem artichoke. — The white,...
Robbie Sigona’s Produce Tips: Local Lacinato Kale
Choose Lacinato kale that is refrigerated or are kept fresh in open displays. Once picked, the natural gasses come out and the vitamins and nutrients...
In the kitchen with Sigona’s featuring: Mini Lemon Tartlets with Laura Chenel’s Chèvre
Mini Lemon Tartlets with Laura Chenel’s Chef’s Chèvre Surprisingly simple and delicious, these little lemon and goat cheese tarts taste like lemon cheesecake. Recipe and...
John’s Pick of the Week: The Very Best California Medjool Dates
California Medjool Dates Large size, plump, great flavor and sweet! OUR VERY LOWEST PRICE!!! From Imperial Valley, Bard California Medjool Dates have terrific flavor and...
In the Kitchen with Sigona’s Featuring: Brie
Warmed Brie Drizzled with Honey Serve this simple appetizer with sliced apples, crackers or toasted crostini. It’s simple and delicious. What you need: 1 wedge...
Wine Pick of the Week: Rutherford Vintners Cabernet Sauvignon
Rutherford Vintners 2013, Napa Valley Cabernet $15.99/ bottle Reg. $17.99 (price good from Nov. 2-8, 2016) This is an excellent cabernet featuring flavors of plum, cedar,...
