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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...

Karen Seiger

Jul 15, 20151 min read

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...

Karen Seiger

Jul 10, 20152 min read

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...

Karen Seiger

Jul 6, 20151 min read

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...

Karen Seiger

Jul 3, 20152 min read

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...

Karen Seiger

Jul 1, 20151 min read

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...

Karen Seiger

Jun 26, 20153 min read

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...

Karen Seiger

Jun 26, 20152 min read

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...

Karen Seiger

Jun 19, 20153 min read

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....

Karen Seiger

Jun 12, 20152 min read

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...

Karen Seiger

Jun 12, 20151 min read

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...

Karen Seiger

Jun 5, 20152 min read

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...

Karen Seiger

Jun 5, 20152 min read

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...

Karen Seiger

May 29, 20153 min read

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...

Karen Seiger

May 29, 20152 min read

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...

Karen Seiger

May 27, 20152 min read

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...

Karen Seiger

May 22, 20153 min read

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...

Karen Seiger

May 15, 20154 min read

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...

Karen Seiger

May 13, 20153 min read

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...

Karen Seiger

May 8, 20152 min read

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...

Karen Seiger

May 8, 20153 min read

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Fluffy, Flavorful Fennel from Lani’s Farm

Weekend Market Picks July 11 & 12, 2015: Cherry Season!

VIDEO: Farm Fresh Creamline Gelato

Weekend Market Picks July 4 & 5, 2015: Classic Clam Chowder For The Holiday Weekend

Peach Season: I Have Been Waiting For You

Weekend Market Picks June 27 & 28, 2015: What To Do With Kohlrabi?

UPDATE: Lots of Love in New York Today

Weekend Market Picks June 20 & 21, 2015: It’s All About the Mermaids

Weekend Market Picks June 13 & 14, 2015: It’s Strawberry Season

Buon Pane Focaccia: A Fantastic Lunch Option in Union Square

Vendors Get Ready for Chelsea Farmers Market Opening Day

Weekend Market Picks – June 6 & 7, 2015: MTerranean And The Craftstravaganza

Weekend Market Picks, May 30 & 31, 2015: Asparagus Extravaganza

Opening Day of One World Observatory

Wheatgrass: Nourishing Humans Since Ancient Egypt

Weekend Market Picks May 23 & 24, 2015: Six Season Openings and Peony Season

Weekend Market Picks May 16 & 17, 2015: Bleecker Street Artisan & Flea Market

Conrad New York Hotel Launches Tasty Collaboration With The Bruffin

I Try Not To Go On About Ramps, But I Can’t Help Myself

Weekend Market Picks May 9 & 10, 2015: All The Queens Beers At The LIC Flea

Markets of

New York City