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Weekend Market Picks November 9-10, 2013: Edible Rainbows
The skies may be grey in the late fall, but the farmers markets throughout the city are filled with amazing colors, like these plump...
Karen Seiger
Nov 8, 20133 min read
Indian Corn: Pop It, Boil It or Hang It On Your Door
Indian corn is a lovely symbol of fall in North America and our Native American heritage. But can you do with it in these modern times?...
Karen Seiger
Oct 31, 20131 min read
Bite Into A Gorgeous Santa Rosa Plum from Caradonna Farms
Just look at these beauties! I learned from this article in the LA Times that Santa Rosa Plums were bred and introduced to the US market...
Karen Seiger
Oct 16, 20131 min read
Weekend Market Picks October 5 & 6, 2013: Pumpkin Season and Other Fall Events
It’s finally safe to talk about pumpkins! Any earlier than October 1 is just not pumpkin season. But we’re in full fall swing, and I...
Karen Seiger
Oct 4, 20133 min read
Fall Bounty Brings Eggplants Galore from Eckerton Hill Farm
Eggplant Cornucopia from Eckerton Hill Farm Today, I was shopping for tonight’s Dîner En Blanc when I saw theses colorful eggplants...
Karen Seiger
Sep 18, 20131 min read
Weekend Market Picks Aug. 31 – Sep. 1: Brooklyn Bridge Park Farmers Market
I recently visited a new Down To Earth Market that opened by the Brooklyn Bridge Park. My sister- and brother-in-law were visiting with...
Karen Seiger
Aug 30, 20134 min read
Weekend Market Picks August 3-4, 2013: Sweet and Fluffy Roxbury Mountain Maple Cotton Candy
My sister-in-law Marcy has an even bigger sweet tooth than I do. So whenever we visit each other, I know I’m in for lots of treats. No...
Karen Seiger
Aug 2, 20134 min read
Weekend Market Picks July 13 & 14: Cherry Season with Samascott Orchards
I normally don’t choose any favorite anything when it comes to markets because I truly appreciate all aspects of all markets. But I will...
Karen Seiger
Jul 12, 20133 min read
West 42nd Street Greenmarket Opens Today
It is high season in the farmers markets, and GrowNYC is opening up new and existing seasonal markets. I am very excited about the market...
Karen Seiger
Jul 10, 20132 min read
Fresh Mint To Cool Off Your Summertime
One of my very favorite things in the world is mint iced tea. I make a pot of strong black tea, usually English Breakfast Tea, and steep...
Karen Seiger
Jun 25, 20131 min read
Weekend Market Picks June 15 & 16, 2013: Summer Strawberries
I was recently chastised, and deservedly so, by my favorite Greenmarket manager, who shall go unnamed, for not having tried seasonal...
Karen Seiger
Jun 14, 20133 min read
Parsley, Sage, Rosemary & Catnip?
Fresh herbs. There’s nothing quite as aromatic. Right now in the farmers markets across the city, you can pick up beautiful, fragrant and...
Karen Seiger
Jun 12, 20131 min read
Asparagus Haiku
Asparagus Spears Purple and Green Stalks of Joy Tasty Small Forests ~Karen Seiger, Markets of New York City Post your own Asparagus Haiku...
Karen Seiger
Jun 4, 20131 min read
Pretty Salads with Edible Nasturiums
Brightly colored nasturtiums are a wonderful addition to early summer salads. Right now in the Union Square Greenmarket, Oak Grove...
Karen Seiger
May 31, 20131 min read
Cool Market Photo: Lillies of the Valley from John Durr Farm
My mother’s wedding bouquet was made of Lillies of the Valley. The last time I had a bouquet of them in my own hands was in Paris a...
Karen Seiger
May 20, 20131 min read
Weekend Market Picks May 18 & 19, 2013: Eggplant Parm from Sunday Gravy
I don’t care if “bikini season is right around the corner.” When there’s incredible eggplant parm involved, nothing else matters. Do you...
Karen Seiger
May 17, 20133 min read
Weekend Market Picks, May 4 & 5, 2013: Van Houten Farms Spring Flowers
The Union Square Greenmarket is filled with flowers and trees for the city’s gardens, balconies and window boxes. I Loads of people were...
Karen Seiger
May 3, 20132 min read
Thinking of Boston
Dear Boston: My thoughts are with you. I saw these flowers very early one morning last week on Broadway, and I hope they remind you of...
Karen Seiger
Apr 16, 20131 min read
Weekend Market Picks April 13 & 14, 2013: Spot the First Ramps
It’s almost Ramp Season! Be the first person to send me a tweet (@MarketsNYC) with a picture of the first ramps, I’ll give you a pound of...
Karen Seiger
Apr 12, 20132 min read
Weekend Market Picks, April 6 & 7, 2013: Spring Market Openings All Over Town
And that means a season full of spring markets! Below is a list of market openings this weekend, as well as other events coming up this...
Karen Seiger
Apr 5, 20132 min read
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