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...
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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...
Robbie’s Produce Tips: Zucchini
Here’s some tips to consider when buying zucchini: Handle zucchini with care as they are easily damaged. Look for a moist stem end and shiny...
Robbie Sigona’s Produce Tips: Fava Beans
Choose favas with beans that fill up the pod. Select those that are firm, but not too hard. Old favas are typically limp and shriveled...
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...
Robbie Sigona’s Produce Tips: Morel Mushrooms
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...
Robbie Sigona’s Produce Tips: Fiddlehead Ferns
Fiddlehead season is short so get them while you can! Choose fiddleheads that are fresh and green. They tend to turn a darker brown when...
Robbie’s Produce Tips: Pee Wee Avocados
When choosing a Pee Wee, choose the more elongated avocados. They will have a smaller pit than the short and rounder ones. First-of-the-season avocados of...
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...
John’s Pick of the Week: The Very Best California Medjool Dates
California Medjool Dates Large size, plump, great flavor and sweet! OUR VERY LOWEST PRICE!!! From Imperial Valley, Bard California Medjool Dates have terrific flavor and...
