The Produce Report




Phil Cosentino, Mr. ProduceKnown as “Mr. Produce” for his exceptional development of fruit and vegetable departments at Cosentino Markets, Phil Cosentino presents tips and information about fruits and vegetables during The Produce Report.

Phil Cosentino, is heard on KLIV Monday through Friday from 9:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. at approximately 43 minutes past the hour.

On weekends all five Produce reports from the previous week are rotated at approximately 25 minutes past the hour on Saturday from 7:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. and on Sunday from 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.


Date Topic
February  
25 Honeybees (download podcast)
26 Cherimoyas (download podcast)
27 Sapotes (download podcast)
28 New Potatoes (download podcast)
29 Tangerines (download podcast)
March  
03 Kumquats (download podcast)
04 Asparagus (download podcast)
05 Vine Sweet Mini Peppers (download podcast)
06 Season's Best Strawberries (download podcast)
07 Kiwis (download podcast)
10 Corn Beef and Cabbage (download podcast)
11 Parsnips (download podcast)
12 Rhubarbs (download podcast)
13 Mangos (download podcast)
14 'Golden Nugget' Tangerines (download podcast)
17 Produce Prices (download podcast)
18 Sweet Potatoes (download podcast)
19 Asparagus (download podcast)
20 Sweet Corn (download podcast)
21 Traditional Easter Produce (download podcast)
24 Red Muscat Grapes (download podcast)
25 Head Lettuce and Pre-Cut Vegetables (download podcast)
26 Blueberries (download podcast)
27 Seville Oranges (download podcast)
28 Treating Fire Blight Disease (download podcast)
31 Rapini (download podcast)
April  
01 Artichokes and Artichoke Recipes (download podcast)
02 Baby Artichokes (download podcast)
03 How to Cook Artichokes (download podcast)
04 New Crop of Pears Hit Market (download podcast)
07 Watermelons (download podcast)
08 California-Grown Produce (download podcast)
09 Abate Fetel Pears (download podcast)
10 Tuscan Melons, Grapes (download podcast)
11 Fava Beans (download podcast)
14 Italian Red Sweet Onions (download podcast)
15 Squash, Onions, Garlic, Kiwis (download podcast)
16 Gala Apples and Asian Pears (download podcast)
17 Cucumbers (download podcast)
18 Fresh Beets (download podcast)
21 California-grown Fava Beans (download podcast)
22 Carambola, or Star Fruit (download podcast)
23 New Tomato Crop (download podcast)
24 Imported Pineapples (download podcast)
25 Gaya Melons (download podcast)
28 Sweet Corn (download podcast)
29 Sweet Potatoes (download podcast)
30 Watermelon Facts (download podcast)
May  
01 Fingerling Potatoes (download podcast)
02 Fighting Obesity with Fruit (download podcast)
05 Garbanzo Beans (download podcast)
06 The Mystery of Seedless Watermelons (download podcast)
07 California Grapefruit, Tangerines (download podcast)
08 California-grown Sweet Corn (download podcast)
09 Sweet Onions (download podcast)
12 Locally-grown Strawberries (download podcast)
13 Purslane (download podcast)
14 Loquats (download podcast)
15 Be Patient with Fruit Quality (download podcast)
16 Morel Mushrooms (download podcast)
19 Sweet Corn and Watermelon (download podcast)
20 Cherries (download podcast)
21 Newest Grapes, Oranges and Apples (download podcast)
22 Artichokes (download podcast)
23 Peaches and Apriums (download podcast)
26 Bi-Color Corn and Sweet Potatoes (download podcast)
27 Green Beans (download podcast)
28 Apricots (download podcast)
29 California Blueberries (download podcast)
30 Pickling Cucumbers (download podcast)
June  
02 Summer Grapes (download podcast)
03 Cherries and Artichokes (download podcast)
04 Summer Fruit (download podcast)
05 Peaches (download podcast)
06 Arugula (download podcast)
09 Ranier Cherries (download podcast)
10 Melons (download podcast)
11 Romano Beans (download podcast)
12 Black Berries That Aren't Blackberries (download podcast)
13 Tomatoes (download podcast)
16 Fiddleheads and Wild Mushrooms (download podcast)
17 Packaged Vegetables + Yellow Onions (download podcast)
18 Mangosteens (download podcast)
19 Temptation Melon (download podcast)
20 Apricots (download podcast)
23 Lychees (download podcast)
24 White Versus Yellow Peaches (download podcast)
25 Fresh Figs (download podcast)
26 Golden Kiwis (download podcast)
27 Pluots, Plums and Prunes (download podcast)
30 Field-grown Tomatoes (download podcast)
July  
01 Sweet Corn for Independence Day (download podcast)
02 Health Benefits of Fruit (download podcast)
03 Fingerling Potatoes (download podcast)
07 Blueberries and Pears (download podcast)
08 Jerusalem and Globe Artichokes (download podcast)
09 Peaches and Nectarines (download podcast)
10 Navel Oranges (download podcast)
11 Lettuce Varieties (download podcast)
14 Peaches & Kiwis (download podcast)
15 Chili Peppers (download podcast)
16 Naval Oranges (download podcast)
17 Suncrest Peaches (download podcast)
18 Sweet Onions (download podcast)
21 Organic Produce (download podcast)
22 Storing Produce (download podcast)
23 Banana Gas (download podcast)
24 Sweet Corn (download podcast)

Phil Cosentino's Recipes

Salad of Kumquats, Avocado and Boston Lettuce 3/3/08
Cream of Artichoke Soup, 2/13/08
 Garlic-Broccoli Soup, 2/13/08
Fig Jam & Fig Bread, 8/28/07
Drying Persimmons, 10/25/07
 Fig Jam & Fig Bread, 8/28/07
 Cranberry Glazed Sweet Potatoes, 4/07/06
Yard-Long Bean, Eggplant and Tomato Stew With Mint and Dill, 3/27/06
Baked Sweed Potatoes and Apples, 1/05/06
 Apple 'N' Parsnip Sauce, 09/03/05
Classic Creamed Brussels Sprouts, 9/23/05
Fig Hors D'oeuvre, 8/26/05
Baked Fresh Cranberry Beans and Escarole, 8/24/05
Spring Stew, 4/05/05
Pasta with Arugula and Tomato-0live Compote, 3/31/05
Stir-Fried Chicken, Jicama and Carrots with Ginger, 3/30/05
Papaya Roasted Pork, 3/18/05
Greek Appetizer, 3/16/05
Corned Beef and Cabbage, 3/11/05
Unparalleled Parsnip Cream, 3/10/05
Pasta with Eggplant, Zucchini and Cherry Tomatoes, 2/23/05
Chicken Sauté with Blood Oranges, 2/10/05
Rubino's Stuffed Mushrooms, 2/09/05
Broiled Stuffed Mushrooms, 2/09/05
Cosentino's Stuffed Mushrooms, 2/09/05
Baked Winter Squash and Apple Puree with  Nuts, 2/08/05
The Joe Montana, 2/04/05
Simplest Carambola-Avocado Side Dish, 0/13/05
Herb Scented Little Artichokes in Packets, 1/12/05
Melanzana a la Christiana, 12/30/04
Mushrooms Stewed in Olive Oil, 12/29/04
Honey Baked Quince Slices, 12/28/04
The Original Better Than Sex, 12/27/04
Farm Style Braised Kale, 12/22/04
Classic Creamed Brussels Sprouts, 12/21/04
Braised Sweet-Sour Puntarella, 12/20/04
Braised Rutabaga, 12/16/04
Mashed Swedes, 12/16/04
Mont Blanc, 12/09/04
Steamed Whole Romanesco with Pine Nuts and Peppercorns, 12/08/04
Curing Olives, 12/06/04
Cranberry Sauce, 11/24/04
Williamsburg Sweet Potato Pie, 11/23/04
Grandma Cosentinos Dressing, 11/22/04
Pasta with Chinese Broccoli, Garlic, Chili and Lemon, 11/19/04
Pasta with Broccoli Raab and Olives, 11/18/04
Broccoli and Cauliflower Casserole, 11/17/04
Salad Feijoa, Endive and avocado, 11/15/04
Basic Roasted Sunchokes, 11/09/04
Sunchokes Sautéed with Carrots and Cardamom, 11/08/04
Broccoli Pesto, 11/04/04
Baked Banana Squash, 11/02/04
Celery Root Ablush, 10/27/04
Spaghetti Squash (by Trader Vic of S.F.), 10/25/04
Persimmon Oatmeal Cookies, 10/22/04
Persimmon Bread, 10/21/04
Pumpkin Pie, 10/19/04
Finocho (Anise) Au Gratin, 10/14/04
German Style Red Cabbage, 10/13/04
Curing Fresh Green Olives, 10/7/04
Cracked Sicilian Style Olives, 10/6/04
Phil's Corn On The Cob, 9/29/04
Baked Parsnips, 9/24/04
Mashed Parsnips, 9/23/04
Cider Roasted Squash, 9/21/04

Cosentino's Market Locations

2666 S. BASCOM AVE. SAN JOSE CA. 95124
Store Hours:  Mon- Fri   8:30 - 8:00,   Sat  8:30 - 7:00,   Sun  9:00 - 7:00
408-377-6661

5667 SILVER CREEK VALLEY RD. SAN JOSE CA 95138
Store Hours:  Mon - Fri  7:30 - 9:00,  Sat  &  Sun  8:30 - 8:00
408-270-1561 

http://www.cosentinosmarkets.com/


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