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Karen Seiger
May 2, 20143 min read
Weekend Market Picks May 3 & 4, 2014
Mad. Sq. Eats outdoor food market is open for the month of May For everyone who didn’t drown on Thursday, we all deserve a beautiful...
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Karen Seiger
May 2, 20142 min read
Recipes: GrowNYC’s 10 Ways to Enjoy Ramps
I’m back from California with a sad heart about my mom, but my fist full of beautiful ramps makes me feel a little better. The Union...
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Karen Seiger
Apr 18, 20141 min read
April Showers Bring Spring Flowers
Just wanted to share a few more pictures of pretty flowers from the greenmarkets! This bucket of tulips just makes me happy Gorgeous...
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Karen Seiger
Apr 18, 20143 min read
Easter Weekend Market Picks April 19 & 20, 2014
Beautiful old instruments and sheet music at the Brooklyn Flea’s market at PS 321 in Park Slope, Brooklyn – Now open for the new season!...
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Karen Seiger
Apr 11, 20144 min read
Weekend Market Picks April 12 & 13, 2014: Rooftop Ready Seeds + ABCSA
Last week, ABC Kitchen, one of my very favorite restaurants, launched the second season of ABCSA, delivering locally grown, seasonal...
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Karen Seiger
Apr 4, 20143 min read
Weekend Market Picks April 4 & 5, 2014: Let The Outdoor Season Begin
The Bleecker Street Flea and Artisan Market is one of many markets now open for the 2014 Outdoor Season The Spring Outdoor Market Season...
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Karen Seiger
Mar 27, 20141 min read
Pansy For Your Thoughts?
Pansies are so bright and cheerful. They are actually named after the word pensée, which is French “thought.” My thoughts are on sunshine...
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Karen Seiger
Mar 21, 20143 min read
Weekend Market Picks March 22 & 23, 2014: Visit The Union Square Artists
Despite rumors of a nor’easter next week, it is officially springtime in the city. And that means that the Union Square artists are back...
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Karen Seiger
Mar 18, 20141 min read
Fuzzy Pussy Willows Bring More Hints of Spring
Pussy willow branches are definitely a sign of early spring. For many people, they are a symbol of Easter or Chinese New Year. I have...
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Karen Seiger
Mar 13, 20142 min read
Weekend Market Picks March 14-16, 2014: Rich Compost and Wiggler Worms
I have to give a big shout out to the Lower East Side Ecology Center and their important composting program. Every weekend in New York...
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Karen Seiger
Mar 10, 20141 min read
Hyacinths Mean Spring Is Just Around The Corner
Hyacinths from Petal Plants Flowers at the Union Square Greenmarket Saturday was just a tease of sunny, warm weather, wasn’t it? But...
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Karen Seiger
Feb 28, 20143 min read
Weekend Market Picks March 1 & 2, 2014: Knoll Krest Farm Fresh Pasta
Knoll Krest Farm from Dutchess County, New York is best known for its delicious, organic eggs from cage-free chickens. Once you have a...
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Karen Seiger
Feb 19, 20141 min read
A Wintery Love Letter To The Farmers of New York And Beyond
Everyone is tired of winter already. Today, for example, has been cold, rainy, sunny and icy. I’m not normally one to complain about the...
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Karen Seiger
Feb 10, 20142 min read
Guest Market: The Beautiful Saint Antoine Farmers Market of Lyon
Lyon’s Saint Antoine Farmers Market Under the Trees When James and I visit Paris, we rarely venture outside the city. We love our...
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Karen Seiger
Jan 29, 20142 min read
Colibri Catalog: Free App To Create Instant Catalogs
My husband James’ company, Colibri Solutions, develops custom desktop and mobile databases for businesses in a wide variety of...
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Karen Seiger
Dec 17, 20131 min read
Photo of the Day December 17, 2013: Garlands and Wreaths from Mountain Sweet Berry Farm
Deck your halls with natural holiday decor from a farmers market! Mountain Sweet Berry Farm brings festive seasonal greenery to Union...
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Karen Seiger
Dec 2, 20131 min read
Photo of the Day, December 2, 2013: Deep Mountain Maple – Sugarmaker’s Select Syrup
James makes waffles every Sunday morning. So when we get low on maple syrup, alarms go off, warning sirens blare, and we head to the...
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Karen Seiger
Nov 27, 20131 min read
Thanksgiving Preparations are Well Underway
James and I are hosting Thanksgiving! There is no place like New York City on my favorite holiday. I do the parade. James does the...
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Karen Seiger
Nov 21, 20131 min read
Join Our Magical Campaign: Unicorns Buy Local and Handmade!
Download Me and Share My Magical Message! I teamed up with the wonderful and talented Jenipher Lyn of Nightly Doodles to create this...
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Karen Seiger
Nov 15, 20133 min read
Weekend Market Picks November 16 & 17, 2013: Seasonal Squashes from S&SO Produce Farm
Since I learned how easy it is to make butternut squash soup, I’ve come to love it even more. I don’t really have a set recipe – I just...
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