Robbie Sigona’s Produce Tips: Eggplant
Robbie Sigona’s Produce Tips: Eggplant Buy eggplant that have a nice sheen. Eggplant should be firm with a slight give and have a healthy, fresh...
by Sigona's Farmers Market · Published October 31, 2014 · Last modified November 4, 2014
Robbie Sigona’s Produce Tips: Eggplant Buy eggplant that have a nice sheen. Eggplant should be firm with a slight give and have a healthy, fresh...
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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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