Karen Seiger
Fluffy, Flavorful Fennel from Lani’s Farm
Fennel Bulb and Fine Leaves Have you ever eaten or cooked with fennel? I can say I have eaten it, but I can’t recall ever having cooked...
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Karen Seiger
- Jul 10, 2015
- 2 min
Weekend Market Picks July 11 & 12, 2015: Cherry Season!
Cherry Season 2015 Cherry Season is here. Red Jacket Orchards has had piles of plump, sweet red and white cherries in NYC’s Greenmarkets...
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Karen Seiger
- Jul 6, 2015
- 1 min
VIDEO: Farm Fresh Creamline Gelato
I was wandering through the Union Square Greenmarket at lunchtime today, and I saw a sign for gelato! I love buying wonderful ingredients...
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Karen Seiger
- Jul 3, 2015
- 2 min
Weekend Market Picks July 4 & 5, 2015: Classic Clam Chowder For The Holiday Weekend
Delicious Clam Chowder with Fried Onions at Coney Smorgasburg Happy 4th of July! I love this holiday because it means summertime is in...
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Karen Seiger
- Jul 1, 2015
- 1 min
Peach Season: I Have Been Waiting For You
Peaches from Kernan Farms Peaches are my very favorite summer fruit. And today, I snagged my first ones of the season from Kernan Farms...
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Karen Seiger
- Jun 26, 2015
- 3 min
Weekend Market Picks June 27 & 28, 2015: What To Do With Kohlrabi?
I think kohlrabi is beautiful, but, honestly, I have no idea what to do with it. I’ve looked up some recipes, but I don’t even know where...
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Karen Seiger
- Jun 26, 2015
- 2 min
UPDATE: Lots of Love in New York Today
Mr. & Mr. Lewis-McKew UPDATE! This posting was originally published on July 24, 2011, the first day gay couples were legally allowed to...
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Karen Seiger
- Jun 19, 2015
- 3 min
Weekend Market Picks June 20 & 21, 2015: It’s All About the Mermaids
It has been an all-mermaid week of writing for me in honor of the 33rd Annual Coney Island Mermaid Parade! I’m a huge fan, and I...
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Karen Seiger
- Jun 12, 2015
- 2 min
Weekend Market Picks June 13 & 14, 2015: It’s Strawberry Season
Sweet, Juicy Strawberries It’s Strawberry Season! Last year, I waited too long to pick up my supply and almost missed the entire season....
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Karen Seiger
- Jun 12, 2015
- 1 min
Buon Pane Focaccia: A Fantastic Lunch Option in Union Square
Goat Cheese & Tomato Focaccia from Buon Pane in the Greenmarket It’s not easy to find a mouthwatering, fresh lunch option in New York...
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Karen Seiger
- Jun 5, 2015
- 2 min
Vendors Get Ready for Chelsea Farmers Market Opening Day
One of my favorite markets opens this weekend – the Down to Earth Farmers Market in Chelsea! When it opened last year, it was immediately...
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Karen Seiger
- Jun 5, 2015
- 2 min
Weekend Market Picks – June 6 & 7, 2015: MTerranean And The Craftstravaganza
Wonderfully tasty hummus drizzled with olive oil from MTerranean Food trends come and go, but the Mediterranean diet that has been around...
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Karen Seiger
- May 29, 2015
- 3 min
Weekend Market Picks, May 30 & 31, 2015: Asparagus Extravaganza
I prepared my last batch of ramp butter, lamenting the short short season, but then I felt better immediately when I saw these gorgeous...
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Karen Seiger
- May 29, 2015
- 2 min
Opening Day of One World Observatory
Looking uptown from One World Observatory Today is Opening Day at One World Observatory atop the new World Trade Center Tower One! As a...
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Karen Seiger
- May 27, 2015
- 2 min
Wheatgrass: Nourishing Humans Since Ancient Egypt
Flats of beautiful wheatgrass from The Union Square Grassman I’ve passed by the Union Square Grassman countless times in the Union Square...
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Karen Seiger
- May 22, 2015
- 3 min
Weekend Market Picks May 23 & 24, 2015: Six Season Openings and Peony Season
Peonies from Dutchnill Garden in the Greenmarkets I try not to play favorites, except for peonies. They are my very favorite flower. I...
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Karen Seiger
- May 15, 2015
- 4 min
Weekend Market Picks May 16 & 17, 2015: Bleecker Street Artisan & Flea Market
Sheila Strong, Bakelite Expert and Founder of the Bleecker Street Artisan & Flea Market If you’ve ever stopped to shop at the Bleecker...
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Karen Seiger
- May 13, 2015
- 3 min
Conrad New York Hotel Launches Tasty Collaboration With The Bruffin
Bruffin Benedict for Brunch at the Conrad New York Hotel (Photo by Kayla Baken) By now, you probably know about my deep love for The...
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Karen Seiger
- May 8, 2015
- 2 min
I Try Not To Go On About Ramps, But I Can’t Help Myself
I got my ramps from Rick Bishop of Mountain Sweet Berry Farm at the Union Square Greenmarket There are three kinds of people in the...
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Karen Seiger
- May 8, 2015
- 3 min
Weekend Market Picks May 9 & 10, 2015: All The Queens Beers At The LIC Flea
The LIC Flea is home to one of the best hang-out spots in the city. In addition to hosting brilliant food vendors, craft artisans and...
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