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...
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...
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...
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...
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by Sigona's Farmers Market · Published November 29, 2016 · Last modified December 8, 2016
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...
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...
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 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 By Robbie Sigona Pomegranates are another fruit that come into season as fall settles in around the Bay...
White Turkey Chili with Swiss Chard and Poblano Peppers This hearty chili will warm your bones on a brisk fall evening. It’s also a nice...
Select corn that has a nice, green and fresh husk and tassel; older corn will have a dry-yellowish husk with a darker tassel. Choose corn...
Locally grown pomegranates come into season in Northern California in the fall and hit their peak around early to mid November. Robbie Sigona, lead produce buyer and market director for Sigona's Farmers Market in Redwood City and Palo Alto, Calif., shares info about the Wonderful variety pomegranate and what to look for so you pick out the very best. Plus, he gives a few tips for how to open and deseed a pomegranate! #pomegranate #fruit #fallfruit #fallfood #inseason #farmersmarket #sfbayarea #sfpeninsula #Foodie #pom #arils #salad #fallsalad #recipe #howto #producetips #greengrocer #specialtyproduce
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