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.
Why settle for tiny, dry raisins when you can have luscious, plump, deluxe, jumbo Golden Raisins, grown in Madera, CA? We have them on sale now here at Sigona's and they're perfect for baking, snacking and incorporating into other dishes. You have to try our Pan-Seared Rosemary Pork Chops with Savory Apple Chutney, which calls for raisins. It's so good! Find the recipe on our blog: https://blog.sigonas.com/2022/09/02/pan-seared-rosemary-pork-chops-with-a-savory-apple-chutney/
John Sigona, Jr. has been buying dried fruits & nuts for Sigona's Farmers Markets for nearly 45 years. He seeks out the absolute best and local sources to ensure quality and support nearby farmers.
Visit Sigona's Farmers Market in Redwood City and Palo Alto, CA.
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