Robbie’s Produce Tips: Fresh Beets
Fresh Beets: Select beets that are firm. Older beets will get spongy. Select beets with fresh, dark green leafy tops (greens). Older greens & beets...
Fresh Beets: Select beets that are firm. Older beets will get spongy. Select beets with fresh, dark green leafy tops (greens). Older greens & beets...
by Sigona's Farmers Market · Published January 24, 2017 · Last modified January 25, 2017
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Select corn that has a nice, green and fresh husk and tassel; older corn will have a dry-yellowish husk with a darker tassel. Choose corn...
If you know, you know! Our longtime customers know when we say these two fruits are available, they need to hurry in to the market! The season for heirloom Santa Rosa plums and heirloom Blenheim apricots will be done before you know it. You can't find these treasures just anywhere, and Sigona's is honored to work with the local growers to bring in these favorites. Find us in two San Francisco Bay Area locations: in Redwood City across from Costco and Palo Alto in the Stanford Shopping Center.
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