Robbie Sigona’s Produce Tips: Local Cantaloupe
Press very gently on the end opposite the stem end, there should be a slight give. For melons with ribs or netted flesh like the...
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Robbie’s Produce Tips: Stone Fruit
Stone fruit should have a slight give if you want to eat them right away. Store them in the fridge if the fruit is as...
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...
Robbie Sigona’s Produce Tips: Corn
Getting corn from local farmers is great because it’s fresh. The sugars in corn start to convert to starch as soon as it’s picked, so...
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...
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 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...
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...
Wine Pick of the Week: Rutherford Vintners Cabernet Sauvignon
Rutherford Vintners 2013, Napa Valley Cabernet $15.99/ bottle Reg. $17.99 (price good from Nov. 2-8, 2016) This is an excellent cabernet featuring flavors of plum, cedar,...
Robbie Sigona’s Produce Tips: Pomegranates
Robbie Sigona’s Produce Tips: Pomegranates Choose pomegranates that are… Red in color Heavy for their size Nice and healthy looking with a shine to...
