Always buy local. Our globe-variety artichokes come from the Pezzini family in Castroville. These ‘chokes are guaranteed to be the freshest artichokes around and are quite meaty.
As with any good fruit or vegetable, they should feel heavy for their size. Light airy artichokes have less meat and are usually old.
Check for freshness by giving the artichoke a gentle squeeze; they should squeak.
Artichoke leaves should be tight and not too open.
The stem should have a fresh cut on it. Older artichokes will have a dark brown stem.
For storage, refrigerate (unwashed) in a plastic bag with a paper towel to absorb moisture for up to 5 days.
Robbie Sigona is our produce buyer. He works with local farmers and scours the market for the very best in fresh fruits and vegetables – some you won’t find anywhere else.
Locally grown pomegranates come into season in Northern California in the fall and hit their peak around early to mid November. Robbie Sigona, lead produce buyer and market director for Sigona's Farmers Market in Redwood City and Palo Alto, Calif., shares info about the Wonderful variety pomegranate and what to look for so you pick out the very best. Plus, he gives a few tips for how to open and deseed a pomegranate!
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