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.
We have some of the healthiest, best-tasting olive oils on earth!
Available now at our markets are some of the healthiest, best-tasting olive oils on earth! How do we know? Well, we’re produce experts, and olives are fruit!
Just as with other fresh produce, olives have seasons. Sigona’s believes when it comes to high quality olive oil, fresher is always better!
The Arbequina from Chile, with a 503 polyphenol count, is outstanding this season. John Nava, specialty foods & cheese curator for Sigona's Farmers Market, shares why in this video.
Visit Sigona's Farmers Market in Redwood City and Palo Alto, Calif., or order online at www.sigonas.com.
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