Farm Focus: April is all about Artichokes!
Farm Focus: April is all about Artichokes! By Robbie Sigona There are many reasons why I love artichokes. The flavor of locally grown artichokes is...
Farm Focus: April is all about Artichokes! By Robbie Sigona There are many reasons why I love artichokes. The flavor of locally grown artichokes is...
Farm Focus: Local asparagus is here! by Robbie Sigona Local asparagus is in and I can’t wait to tell you about it. Although we’ve enjoyed...
Local, in-season Greens…now is the time! By Carmelo Sigona “Eating greens is a special treat” may seem more appropriate for Thumper the rabbit to say...
Farm Focus: California-grown Cherimoya The fruit that is “deliciousness itself!” – Mark Twain By Robbie Sigona Have you heard of Cherimoya before? Describing this fruit...
Back by Popular Demand: Florida Honey Tangerines By Robbie Sigona Though California is the largest producer of agricultural products in the U.S., according to 2009...
A Chance to Grow Your Own Oyster Mushrooms at Home! Business is mushrooming at BTTR Ventures…Literally! BTTR Ventures turns the waste from coffee grounds into...
A recipe for better health? That’s Nuts! By John Sigona From pine nuts in pesto, to walnuts in wontons, nuts are folded into some of...
Farm Focus / Feature Articles / Produce Tips
by Sigona's Farmers Market · Published November 17, 2009
The Great ‘Ap-peel’ of Satsuma Mandarins By Robbie Sigona They are my sons’ favorite, my favorite, Uncle Carmelo’s favorite…they’re everyone’s favorite! I’m talking about the...
Another Fantastic Marriage: Heirloom Apples and Creamy Gelato Heirloom apples are a treasure – their taste just can’t be matched by today’s varieties. We’re a...
Spoil yourself with sweet & juicy local heirloom melons Right now is the peak of melon season, so for the next few weeks we’ll be...
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! #pomegranate #fruit #fallfruit #fallfood #inseason #farmersmarket #sfbayarea #sfpeninsula #Foodie #pom #arils #salad #fallsalad #recipe #howto #producetips #greengrocer #specialtyproduce
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