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...
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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’s Produce Tips: Morel Mushrooms Fresh morels should be clean and almost dry to the touch. They should have an earthy/woodsy aroma and are...
Robbie Sigona’s Produce Tips: Fiddlehead Ferns
Our fiddleheads just had a fantastic, but short, season; we’re currently trying to fill requests from other areas. Choose fiddleheads that are fresh and green....
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...
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...
Pomegranates: The Fruit of Legend and Lore
Pomegranates: The Fruit of Legend and Lore By Robbie Sigona Pomegranates are another fruit that come into season as fall settles in around the Bay...
