Gorgeous flowers from Dutch Mill Gardens in the Union Square Greenmarket Happy Earth Day! The Spring market season is moving into full swing, and so I’m back with my Weekend Market Picks! We have lots of exciting events, may of them focusing on environmental sustainability, fair trade, upcycling, and other earth-friendly themes. So get out and enjoy the cool sunshine at these amazing markets! Weekend Market Picks Saturday, April 21, 2018 Goldmine Pop Up Market: Shop from doze

Yup, I said “feedsack inspired design.” Growing up in Ohio, I used to love going to the farm supply store with my dad to get gigantic 50 lb. bags of dog chow for Fiana, our bouncy Irish setter. The store had tall red and white Purina checked silos of feed outside and smelled of fertilizer and hay inside. (Purina makes some interesting chows, FYI.) We would wander through the isles looking at all the farm supplies and implements. And then we’d go out for an ice cream. It was a

What’s a pipe tap, you say? I have no idea, but according to the Internets, “a pipe is a tubular section or hollow cylinder, usually but not necessarily of circular cross-section, used mainly to convey substances.” Quincy, an industrial designer and sculptor, says he likes the shape. So do I. These industrial looking candles convey a masculine yet homey feeling, especially as they melt into lava-like wax swirls. Quincy’s work is exacting and finely detailed. Greenpointers was

S’Mores Truffles by Coquette Valentine’s Day was sweeter than ever this year. James made a finger-licking lobster dinner, and we polished off our last bottle of Pol Roger champagne. And then we opened the beautiful box of truffles I purchased at the Greenpointers Valentine’s Day Market the weekend before. Jennifer uses the finest quality ingredients, including E. Guittard chocolate, down to the smallest detail. You can taste the difference. I had tried Jennifer’s truffles at

Happy Valentine’s Day! I realize it’s more like Valentine’s Evening, but I couldn’t let this day go by without expressing my appreciation for everyone who visits this site and everyone who makes it possible. Thank you and much love to you all! I’ve mentioned the Greenpointers Valentine’s Market, which took place last Sunday, and I wanted to bring your attention to several people who are new to the market scene, one of whom is Nancy Gesimondo of Gracestones. Nancy creates hand

This is my 501st blog posting! I have written about 500 fantastic people, places and objects I have found in the Markets of New York City and markets around the world — and loved every minute of it! I am excited to keep sharing the treasures I find with you. So for this special posting, I thought I would introduce you to two new food businesses I met this weekend at the Greenpointers Valentine’s Day Market: Sprout & Pea and The Bored Vegetarian. Sharing a table at the market,

The snowstorm came and went while we were snug in our wee little beds, leaving behind a blanket of frozen fluffiness. There have been too many cancellations and schedule changes to track here, so please check your favorite markets’ websites for updates. In the meantime, it’s almost Valentine’s Day! This weekend and during the week, several wonderful Valentine’s Markets are happening: Saturday, February 9, 2013 Greenpointer’s Valentine’s Market: Greenpointer’s second annual Va