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Press Release: Brooklyn Flea’s Outdoor Season Starts April 5 & 6

The Brooklyn Flea and Smorgasburg have a lot going on starting next week. Rather than paraphrase their plans, I am happy to post their...

Karen Seiger

Mar 28, 20143 min read

Meet abcmkt: Where Food + Quality + Beauty Make For A Special Home

Entering abcmkt, the new food, kitchen and tabletop market at ABC Carpet & Home (Photo courtesy of Ed Lefkowicz) Amidst the excitement...

Karen Seiger

Mar 21, 20147 min read

Weekend Market Picks March 14-16, 2014: Rich Compost and Wiggler Worms

I have to give a big shout out to the Lower East Side Ecology Center and their important composting program. Every weekend in New York...

Karen Seiger

Mar 13, 20142 min read

Market Success Story: Around the World in 80 Bruffins

In December, I ran into my friend Nordea McCoy of Nordea Soaperie on a day where she wasn’t selling in a market. She was just a civilian...

Karen Seiger

Mar 5, 20144 min read

Weekend Market Picks March 1 & 2, 2014: Knoll Krest Farm Fresh Pasta

Knoll Krest Farm from Dutchess County, New York is best known for its delicious, organic eggs from cage-free chickens. Once you have a...

Karen Seiger

Feb 28, 20143 min read

Scoring The Glorious and Elusive Cinnamon Crispy

Chelsea Market and popped into Amy’s Bread to see if maybe, just maybe, the cinnamon crispies had arrived and had not yet sold out. Much...

Karen Seiger

Feb 12, 20141 min read

Colibri Catalog: Free App To Create Instant Catalogs

My husband James’ company, Colibri Solutions, develops custom desktop and mobile databases for businesses in a wide variety of...

Karen Seiger

Jan 29, 20142 min read

New Year’s Market Picks: Now It’s Time To Shop For You

Madison Square Park had the very first public Christmas tree in the country 1912! You spent all season shopping for great gifts for...

Karen Seiger

Dec 28, 20131 min read

Photo of the Day December 19, 2013: Yummy Handpies at LIC Flea

Your mama never let you eat your pie with your hands. Until now. I ate a handpie from Handpie NYC at the LIC Flea recently. I love...

Karen Seiger

Dec 19, 20132 min read

NEW VIDEO: The Best Gifts are Local and Handmade

Many many thanks to all the wonderful people who participated in this Holiday video! Mr. Cory’s Cookies Lolafalk – Clever Little Wallets,...

Karen Seiger

Dec 13, 20131 min read

Holiday Market Picks December 13 – 15, 2013: Meryienda Gluten Free Bake Shop

Meryienda Cookies: (Clockwise) Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip, Snickerdoodle, Toasted Coconut Chocolate Chip, Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chip,...

Karen Seiger

Dec 13, 20133 min read

Photo of the Day, December 10, 2013: Refined Gooey Bites from Fav’s Treatery

Fav’s Bakery Coconut Bars Actually, I have to show you four photos of the day – it was impossible to choose just one! Fav’s Treatery...

Karen Seiger

Dec 10, 20132 min read

Photo of the Day – December 4, 2013: Strudels and Pies By Hans

My first piece of pumpkin pie this season was absolutely perfect. Crisp, flaky crust filled with smooth, deep, cool pumpkin and topped...

Karen Seiger

Dec 4, 20131 min read

Photo of the Day: A Taste of Persia at Union Square

Saeed Pourkay serves up Persian cuisine at Union Square There’s nothing like a cup of hot ash reshteh to warm your tummy as you stroll...

Karen Seiger

Nov 30, 20131 min read

Weekend Market Picks November 23 & 24, 2013: Visiting Chef Lucas Corazza at Smorgasburg

Brazil’s Chef Lucas Corazza, Visiting Vendor at Smorgasburg this weekend I love everything about cultural exchanges, especially when...

Karen Seiger

Nov 22, 20132 min read

Join Our Magical Campaign: Unicorns Buy Local and Handmade!

Download Me and Share My Magical Message! I teamed up with the wonderful and talented Jenipher Lyn of Nightly Doodles to create this...

Karen Seiger

Nov 21, 20131 min read

Mr. Cory’s Cookies: Meet the Coolest Kid I Know

I was leaving Flea Marqueta a few weeks ago, after spending an amazing afternoon meeting very nice and talented people and eating world...

Karen Seiger

Nov 19, 20134 min read

2013 Holiday Markets of New York City Guide

Post Welcome to the 2013 Holiday Markets of New York City Guide! The city is at its sparkly best during the holidays! Our amazing holiday...

Karen Seiger

Nov 12, 20135 min read

Weekend Market Picks October 26 & 27, 2013: Halloween at Chelsea Market

Edgar Allen Poe Pumpkin and his Raven friend at Chelsea Market If you’re looking for some Halloween Spirit, look no further than Chelsea...

Karen Seiger

Oct 25, 20133 min read

Weekend Market Picks October 18 – 20, 2013: East Side Community School Flea

Help These Students Raise Funds For Their Art History Study Trip This weekend is perfect for being in the city, and also for a lovely day...

Karen Seiger

Oct 18, 20134 min read