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Tomatillos Are Here!

Tomatillos are actually related to tomatoes, but they’re not tomatoes themselves. They have an inedible, paper-like husk, and they are...

Karen Seiger

Jul 16, 20121 min read

Weekend Market Picks – July 14 & 15, 2012 + Les Canelés de Céline

If you haven’t guessed by now, I’m a Francophile. In fact, I had my first Aha! moment about what would become Markets of New York City...

Karen Seiger

Jul 13, 20123 min read

Do’s & Don’ts for Walking in New York City

Now that summer is here and the city is filling up with visitors from around the world – over 50 million a year – I thought it would be a...

Karen Seiger

Jul 12, 20124 min read

Three Inspiring New Books From Brooklyn Flea Businesses

Well, maybe it’s not all that remarkable when you think about it. The Flea is a place of commerce, where people can buy and sell things,...

Karen Seiger

Jul 10, 20122 min read

Weekend Market Picks July 7 & 8, 2012 + Mercato Handmade Head Scarves

Chika Michieli of Mercato Handmade Head Scarves is a very talented accessories designer, best known for her groovy hair accessories. Her...

Karen Seiger

Jul 6, 20122 min read

I Scream for Phin & Phebes Ice Cream!

James and I both love cinnamon ice cream. The Cinnamon Vanilla ice cream from Phin & Phebes that we tried at Smorgasburg‘s Ice Cream Day...

Karen Seiger

Jul 1, 20122 min read

Weekend Market Picks, June 30 – July 1, 2012 + TESAGE Handbags & Totes

Yukiko and the TESAGE Collection will be at the Independent Designer Pop Shop in Chelsea Market through Monday, July 2nd. Visit...

Karen Seiger

Jun 29, 20123 min read

Eat Berries!

I also ran into the fine fellow in the center photo, whom I met in September 2010 at the S.S.&O. Farm stand in the Greenpoint Market. ...

Karen Seiger

Jun 27, 20121 min read

Veggies in the City with Channery Hill Farm CSA

Jen McGlashan and her family run Channery Hill Farm in Calicoon Center, New York. It is one of those mythological, family-owned farms...

Karen Seiger

Jun 25, 20122 min read

Weekend Market Picks – June 23 & 24, 2012: Happy Anniversary to Amy’s Bread!

Amy’s Bread became 20 years old this past week! It warms my heart to celebrate this major milestone, which Baker, Entrpreneur and Author...

Karen Seiger

Jun 22, 20123 min read

Happily Chewing on Queen Anne Cherries

This week we bought cherries for my mom, who was here for a visit. She’s tiny, but she can devour a half pound of sweet, juicy cherries...

Karen Seiger

Jun 21, 20121 min read

Weekend Market Picks – June 16 & 17, 2012 + Father’s Day Gifts from Devils May Care

And now for the Market Picks on what looks to be a glorious weekend! Saturday & Sunday, June 16 & 17 Artists and Fleas: This fine market...

Karen Seiger

Jun 15, 20123 min read

Photo of the Day – June 13, 2012: Merrimack & Monitor for Father’s Day

Still looking for something to light up Father’s Day for your dear old dad? Then I strongly recommend a desk lamp made of reclaimed...

Karen Seiger

Jun 13, 20122 min read

Photo of the Day – Friday, June 8, 2012: Beautiful Chives

I found these beauties under the tents of Berried Treasure Farm at the Union Square Greenmarket. Does anyone have a favorite recipes with...

Karen Seiger

Jun 7, 20121 min read

Weekend Market Picks – June 9 & 10, 2012 + Paz Sintes Textile Jewelry

[nggallery id=133] I have admired the work of textile jewelry designer Paz Sintes for a long time. I ran into her recently Bedford Barrow...

Karen Seiger

Jun 7, 20123 min read

New Video: Coney Island Olde Time Strongman Spectacular!

Two weekends ago, I hopped on the N train straight to Coney Island for the Olde Time Strongman Spectacular! My great friend Steve Weiner...

Karen Seiger

Jun 5, 20122 min read

Guest Markets: Portobello Road & Camden Locks in London

In honor of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, I am thrilled to feature two amazing guest markets in London, England: Portobello Road and...

Karen Seiger

Jun 4, 20123 min read

Weekend Market Picks, June 2 & 3, 2012: Four Flasks from Citybitz

Joan Huggard from Citybitz creates some of the most fabulous souvenirs of New York, bar none. She takes photos of New York icons, like...

Karen Seiger

Jun 1, 20123 min read

Weekend Market Picks: May 26 & 27, 2012 + Strawberries

Strawberries! The markets are brimming with ripe, sweet, delicious strawberries, like these ones from Kernan Farms at the Union Square...

Karen Seiger

May 25, 20122 min read

My Market Treasures from May 19 – 20, 2012!

This past weekend was phenomenal for markets! Several annual and semi-annual events took place. James and I hit the road with our cameras...

Karen Seiger

May 22, 20122 min read