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...
Carmelo Sigona emigrated in 1912 from Sicily, bringing with him the tradition of making his own wine. His grandson and namesake, Carmelo Sigona, co-owner of Sigona's Farmers Market, has fond memories of his grandfather making wine and serving it at family meals on Sundays. After years of wanting to make his own wine just like Grandpa Sigona, present-day Carmelo has finally made his dreams come true. Tune in for more.
Nothing is more rewarding to Rob Sigona, our passionate produce buyer, than taking a road trip to visit one of Sigona's favorite farmers. About a five hour drive from the Bay Area, nestled in the Sierra Nevada foothills, is the town of Springville. There you will find a place seemingly untouched by time; a place called home to orange grower Ron Matik of Pleasant Oaks Ranch. Since 1984 Ron has grown some of the best heirloom navel oranges in the state, if not the world: the heirloom Washington Navel. "I have yet to taste an orange that is better than ours,” says Matik. “Maybe some with the same sweetness, but never better.” And Sigona's agrees! Heirloom Washington Navels are the variety that got the whole California citrus market booming all those years ago. It takes special attention from the farmer to tend to the soil and the variety to produce such outstanding fruit. "Small farmers, such as Ron, are a dwindling breed,” says Rob Sigona. “They’re passionate caretakers of the the land that produce exceptional quality; they are the rare gems." It is an achievement to find such great tasting oranges to bring in for our customers. We are excited to announce we’ll get a load of specially picked and packed heirloom Washington Navels in our store this week, delivered directly from Pleasant Oaks Ranch. So, come on by Sigona's to enjoy a slice of California’s prized history…for FREE! You can get a bag of free Pleasant Oaks Ranch oranges starting today through March 5th with your coupon when you spend $30 or more in the store.
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