What’s this? Chayote!
What’s this? Hints: This green, pear-shaped vegetable has pale, crisp flesh Its consistency and mild flavoring is similar to a cucumber or zucchini We like...
Category: Produce Tips
Produce Tips: Maitake Mushrooms
Maitake Mushrooms Some of you might recognize Maitake mushrooms by the name “Hen of the Woods.” This hardy mushroom variety varies in color, from pure...
Robbie Sigona’s Produce Tips: Local Bibb Lettuce
These make wonderful salads and they’re great for wraps as the leaves are nice and big. To choose: Choose Bibb lettuce that has nice green...
Robbie Sigona’s Produce Tips: Fiddlehead Ferns
Fiddlehead season is short so get them while you can! Choose fiddleheads that are fresh and green. They tend to turn a darker brown when...
What’s this?
What’s this? Hints: — It may look like a ginger root, but it’s not. — It’s also known as a Jerusalem artichoke. — The white,...
Robbie’s Produce Tips: Kiwi Berries
Kiwi berries are rare little fruits that makes up for their size in taste. They’re sweeter and easier to eat than the regular kiwi—no need...
Robbie’s Produce Tips: Heirloom Watermelon Radish
Heirloom watermelon radishes are characterized by their beautiful green-to-white exterior and bright pink interior. The watermelon radish is a unique variety of the daikon radish,...
Robbie’s Produce Tips: Pee Wee Avocados
When choosing a Pee Wee, choose the more elongated avocados. They will have a smaller pit than the short and rounder ones. First-of-the-season avocados of...
Robbie Sigona’s Produce Tips: Local Lacinato Kale
Choose Lacinato kale that is refrigerated or are kept fresh in open displays. Once picked, the natural gasses come out and the vitamins and nutrients...
Robbie’s Produce Tips: Mamey
Ever wondered what this rare, football-shaped “thing” is? Don’t worry, you’re not the only one! It’s called a mamey and some will recognize it...
