Robbie Sigona’s Produce Tips: Local Cantaloupe
Press very gently on the end opposite the stem end, there should be a slight give. For melons with ribs or netted flesh like the...
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Robbie’s Produce Tips: Stone Fruit
Stone fruit should have a slight give if you want to eat them right away. Store them in the fridge if the fruit is as...
Robbie Sigona’s Produce Tips: Corn
Getting corn from local farmers is great because it’s fresh. The sugars in corn start to convert to starch as soon as it’s picked, so...
Robbie’s Produce Tips: Zucchini
Here’s some tips to consider when buying zucchini: Handle zucchini with care as they are easily damaged. Look for a moist stem end and shiny...
Robbie Sigona’s Produce Tips: Fava Beans
Choose favas with beans that fill up the pod. Select those that are firm, but not too hard. Old favas are typically limp and shriveled...
In the store with Sigona’s Featuring: Guavas
Guavas Guavas are a delicious tropical fruit known for their sweet fragrance that is hard to resist. Here’s some tips to help you pick: A...
Robbie’s Produce Tips: Litchi Nuts
Litchi Nuts Litchi nuts are not actually nuts. They’re considered a berry belonging to the soapberry family. You’ll notice the litchi has a hard, leathery...
Robbie’s Produce Tips: Fresh Green Almonds
It’s peak of season for green almonds! Green almonds are a rare spring delicacy. They’re young almonds that have not developed the hard shell. In fact,...
Robbie Sigona’s Produce Tips: Tomatillos
Many people are unsure what exactly to look for when it comes to tomatillos. Here are some tips to help you pick: Choose firm tomatillos...
Robbie Sigona’s Produce Tips: Morel Mushrooms
Robbie Sigona is produce buyer for both the Redwood City and Palo Alto Sigona’s Farmers Market locations. He works with local farmers and scours the...
