Robbie Sigona’s Produce Tips: Pears
One of my favorite fall treats is the pear. We’ve been buying pears from Meyer orchards for many years. They are a 3rd generation family well-...
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Robbie’s Produce Tips: Cauliflower
No matter the color, whether white, purple, orange or green, cauliflower should be free of brown spots. The “jacket” of leaves should be green and...
Robbie Sigona’s Produce Tips: Squash
Robbie Sigona’s Produce Tips for Squash Squash should be firm with no softness to them. Soft spots or shrivel happen when they are old. As...
Robbie Sigona’s Produce Tips: Local, Fresh Romano Beans
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...
Summer’s Delight: Unique & Heirloom Melons at Sigona’s
Summer’s Delight: Unique & Heirloom Melons By Robbie Sigona As we move into the height of summer, more melons make their way to our stores....
John’s DFN Pick: Local Shelled Walnuts
New Crop Shelled Walnuts Raw Light Halves & Pieces Special $2.99 (7 oz.) Reg. $4.99 Our walnuts come from Hollister, California– an area I’m...
Treasured Heirloom Blenheim Apricots Available Now
Treasured Heirloom Blenheim Apricots Available Now Rich, complex-flavored Blenheims are a local gem with a fleeting and extremely short season. By Robbie Sigona Heirloom Blenheim...
In the Store with Sigona’s Featuring: Fava Beans, the luckiest bean of them all
Fava Beans, the luckiest bean of them all By Robbie Sigona While their alias is broad bean, those with family in Oklahoma know them as...
In the kitchen with Sigona’s featuring: Mini Lemon Tartlets with Laura Chenel’s Chèvre
Mini Lemon Tartlets with Laura Chenel’s Chef’s Chèvre Surprisingly simple and delicious, these little lemon and goat cheese tarts taste like lemon cheesecake. Recipe and...
In the Kitchen with Sigona’s Featuring: Brie
Warmed Brie Drizzled with Honey Serve this simple appetizer with sliced apples, crackers or toasted crostini. It’s simple and delicious. What you need: 1 wedge...
