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Photo of the Day – August 30, 2010: Zucchini Season and The City Cook

Zucchini is at its finest in the Greenmarkets right now. I saw people munching on mini loaves of mouth watering zucchini bread from...

Karen Seiger

Aug 30, 20101 min read

Photo of the Day – August 23, 2010: Spices and Tease

You might first see the long tables covered in hot pink cloth with row after row of spice-filled bowls, or you may smell the rich,...

Karen Seiger

Aug 23, 20101 min read

The Glorious Flavors, Colors, and Shapes of Heirloom Tomato Season

This past weekend was the first big day for heirloom tomatoes at the Greenmarkets. These tomatoes have intriguing names like Black...

Karen Seiger

Aug 17, 20102 min read

ABC Kitchen’s Executive Chef Selects Fresh Local Produce at the Greenmarket

This is not a restaurant review of ABC Kitchen, the newest restaurant from Jean-Georges Vongerichten in New York City. Sam Sifton said...

Karen Seiger

Aug 5, 20102 min read

I Got Your Hot Pickle Right Here

Local artisanal pickle company Rick’s Picks has launched a new pickle product: Rick’s Picks Hotties: Spicy Sriracha-Habanero Crinkle-Cut...

Karen Seiger

Jul 28, 20102 min read

Even the Heat Can’t Dampen the Fun at the Union Square Market

Yesterday’s heat advisory dampened t-shirts all over town, but it certainly did not dampen the energy at the Union Square’s Saturday...

Karen Seiger

Jul 25, 20101 min read

Basis Good Food For All Brings Fresh Local Food to the City Streets

I first met the people of Basis Good Food For All at the New Amsterdam Market last year. I was impressed with the quality and variety...

Karen Seiger

Jul 23, 20102 min read

Photo of the Day – July 20, 2010: Lavender By The Bay

Lavender By The Bay brings the charms of the French countryside to the heart of New York City. They grow twenty varieties of lavender on...

Karen Seiger

Jul 20, 20101 min read

5 Fun Things To Do At The Markets This Weekend – July 17 & 18, 2010

It’s going to be a scorcher this weekend! So grab your nalgene water bottle, your sunblock, and your market tote, and head straight out...

Karen Seiger

Jul 16, 20103 min read

Photo of the Day – July 12, 2010: Bread Alone

If you’ve ever picked up a loaf of bread at a farmers market in the city, or in New York State for that matter, odds are that it was made...

Karen Seiger

Jul 12, 20101 min read

Photo of the Day – July 11, 2010: Ronnybrook Farm Dairy

Ronnybrook Farm Dairy brings delicious, fresh, organic dairy products to the markets of New York City. This family-owned farm was...

Karen Seiger

Jul 11, 20101 min read

Guest Market: Evening Farmers Market in Ocean Beach, CA

My mother and my sister Leslie live in San Diego, CA, and I’m presently visiting to help Mom settle into her new apartment. Late in the...

Karen Seiger

Jun 25, 20102 min read

Markets Events & Announcements!

Book Signing This Weekend: Sunday, November 6, 2010: Abingdon Square Market – 9AM to 12PM. Finally hanging out at my market! Come out...

Karen Seiger

Jun 22, 20101 min read

Photo of the Day – June 18, 2010: The Great Scape!

Scapes are upon us! I came across these green, swirling beauties from Migliorelli Farm at the Zucotti Park Greenmarket downtown...

Karen Seiger

Jun 18, 20101 min read

Photo of the Day – June 16, 2010: Meeker Avenue Flea Market

I first went to the Meeker Avenue Flea Market last September. I was very impressed with this market even though it had only been open...

Karen Seiger

Jun 16, 20102 min read

Photo of the Day – June 16, 2010: Meb’s Kitchenwares!

Woodwork artisans Meb Boden and Tom Vaiciulis of Meb’s Kitchenwares will be showing their lovely and clever homeware at the American...

Karen Seiger

Jun 15, 20101 min read

Photo of the Day – June 14, 2010: Cedar Hill Farm/Kernan Farms

Imagine a forest of giant asparagus spears just next to a lake of drawn butter. That’s what I did when I saw this lovely community of...

Karen Seiger

Jun 14, 20101 min read

The City Cook Podcast: A Few of Our Favorite Foodie Things

Kate McDonough, also known as The City Cook, produces podcast interviews with people from all aspects of the food world. I love the...

Karen Seiger

Jun 11, 20101 min read

Photo of the Day – June 8, 2010: Strawberry Season at Kernan Farms

It’s strawberry season! I feel as though James should be making strawberry rhubarb pies (he has a special magic with pies), but the...

Karen Seiger

Jun 8, 20101 min read

Sun, Sea, and Design at The {NewNew}’s Summer Home on Governors Island

This weekend marks the official opening of The {NewNew}’s Treasure Chest Boutique, their summer outpost on historic Governor’s Island. ...

Karen Seiger

Jun 4, 20102 min read

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Photo of the Day – August 30, 2010: Zucchini Season and The City Cook

Photo of the Day – August 23, 2010: Spices and Tease

The Glorious Flavors, Colors, and Shapes of Heirloom Tomato Season

ABC Kitchen’s Executive Chef Selects Fresh Local Produce at the Greenmarket

I Got Your Hot Pickle Right Here

Even the Heat Can’t Dampen the Fun at the Union Square Market

Basis Good Food For All Brings Fresh Local Food to the City Streets

Photo of the Day – July 20, 2010: Lavender By The Bay

5 Fun Things To Do At The Markets This Weekend – July 17 & 18, 2010

Photo of the Day – July 12, 2010: Bread Alone

Photo of the Day – July 11, 2010: Ronnybrook Farm Dairy

Guest Market: Evening Farmers Market in Ocean Beach, CA

Markets Events & Announcements!

Photo of the Day – June 18, 2010: The Great Scape!

Photo of the Day – June 16, 2010: Meeker Avenue Flea Market

Photo of the Day – June 16, 2010: Meb’s Kitchenwares!

Photo of the Day – June 14, 2010: Cedar Hill Farm/Kernan Farms

The City Cook Podcast: A Few of Our Favorite Foodie Things

Photo of the Day – June 8, 2010: Strawberry Season at Kernan Farms

Sun, Sea, and Design at The {NewNew}’s Summer Home on Governors Island

Markets of

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