Eating Greens is a Special Treat
Eating Greens is a Special Treat By Carmelo Sigona “Eating greens is a special treat” may seem more appropriate for Bambi’s buddy Thumper the rabbit...
Eating Greens is a Special Treat By Carmelo Sigona “Eating greens is a special treat” may seem more appropriate for Bambi’s buddy Thumper the rabbit...
Mascarpone- Topped Summer Stone Fruit with a Lavender Balsamic Reduction Simple yet elegant, this is a beautiful and delicious dish to serve after a busy...
It’s the New Year and you’re working on that New Year’s resolution to eat healthier. What is the food that most people will eat? A...
by Sigona's Farmers Market · Published December 11, 2012 · Last modified December 12, 2012
Fall is a great time to buy your local greens. The weather is perfectly cool – but not too cold – to produce really nice...
We associate the color green with vitality and health. There are probably no better foods to consume for overall wellness than dark, leafy greens. Whether...
Polenta Pizza with Fromager d’Affinois and Fresh Greens This is a dish I’ll indulge in, especially with friends and family. Serves 4-5. Ingredients: 1 cup...
Now that we’re transitioning from summer to fall, it’s time to start thinking about autumn fruits and veggies. Pomegranates: Now is the season for wonderful...
by Sigona's Farmers Market · Published September 4, 2012 · Last modified September 5, 2012
Apple season will be in full swing and Sigona’s will have 40-50 or so varieties, including everything from local to heirloom. Apples are a great...
by Sigona's Farmers Market · Published September 4, 2012 · Last modified September 5, 2012
Braised Chicken with Fennel and Apples Don’t let the long-ish list of ingredients scare you away from this during the work week. Once everything is...
Robbie Sigona’s Produce Tips: Local Greens How to pick Lacinato kale & Mustard greens: Choose greens that are refrigerated or are kept fresh in open...
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.