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Still Time To Enjoy Summer’s Bounty In The Farmers Markets

There’s still time to enjoy the bounty of the summer farmers markets! I picked up these items on a recent Wednesday in the Union Square...

Karen Seiger

Sep 4, 20151 min read

Weekend Market Picks August 22 & 23, 2015: Coyote Tomato Flavor Bombs

Tiny Coyote Tomatoes Pack a Wallop of Flavor Pale yellow coyote tomatoes are not much bigger than a large blueberry, but they are little...

Karen Seiger

Aug 21, 20153 min read

Eating Beauty: Colorful Edible Flowers from Windfall Farms

Windfall Farms Mexican Mint Marigold adds the flavor of Tarragon We talk about the wonderful flavors of food. But occasionally, we spot...

Karen Seiger

Aug 12, 20152 min read

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

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

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

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

This Weekend: The Seed Experience Plant Based Food & Lifestyle Festival!

DISCOUNT TICKET OFFER FOR MoNY READERS: Enjoy 30% off one or two day tickets (regularly $30 and $50) with the code proseed35! The...

Karen Seiger

Jun 18, 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

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, 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

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

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 2 & 3, 2015: Shop For Your Mom

Mad. Sq. Eats is Open for May This is the weekend to shop for Mother’s Day Gifts! There are some wonderful artisan and crafts markets...

Karen Seiger

May 1, 20153 min read

Weekend Market Picks April 25 & 26, 2015: Rocket Salad

Rocket / Roquette / Arugula from Northshire Farm As much as I love root vegetables, I am looking forward to all the new and delicious...

Karen Seiger

Apr 24, 20152 min read

Attention Small Farmers: Get A Lift From Beekman 1802!

Brent Ridge & Josh Kilmer-Purcell of Beekman 1802 (Photo courtesy of Beekman 1802) I absolutely love following the Fabulous Beekman Boys,...

Karen Seiger

Apr 9, 20153 min read

Holy Schmitt’s Horseradish: A Strong Easter Tradition in All Senses

If there is one thing I have learned about Polish American culture from my husband James and his family over the years, it is the...

Karen Seiger

Mar 31, 20152 min read

Weekend Market Picks March 21 & 22, 2015: We’ve Sprung A Leek!

Happy Spring! Despite the entire day filled with snow on Friday, it was also the beginning of a new season. The weekend is looking a...

Karen Seiger

Mar 20, 20153 min read

Weekend Market Picks: March 14 & 15, 2015: Spring Markets are Opening

Boom! It’s springtime! I saw hyacinths in the greenmarket this week. Central Park has been in melt mode as the sun came out for the first...

Karen Seiger

Mar 13, 20152 min read

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Still Time To Enjoy Summer’s Bounty In The Farmers Markets

Weekend Market Picks August 22 & 23, 2015: Coyote Tomato Flavor Bombs

Eating Beauty: Colorful Edible Flowers from Windfall Farms

Fluffy, Flavorful Fennel from Lani’s Farm

VIDEO: Farm Fresh Creamline Gelato

Peach Season: I Have Been Waiting For You

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

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

This Weekend: The Seed Experience Plant Based Food & Lifestyle Festival!

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

Vendors Get Ready for Chelsea Farmers Market Opening Day

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

Wheatgrass: Nourishing Humans Since Ancient Egypt

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

Weekend Market Picks May 2 & 3, 2015: Shop For Your Mom

Weekend Market Picks April 25 & 26, 2015: Rocket Salad

Attention Small Farmers: Get A Lift From Beekman 1802!

Holy Schmitt’s Horseradish: A Strong Easter Tradition in All Senses

Weekend Market Picks March 21 & 22, 2015: We’ve Sprung A Leek!

Weekend Market Picks: March 14 & 15, 2015: Spring Markets are Opening

Markets of

New York City