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Raspberries Are Irresistible And Almost Too Beautiful To Eat — Almost
One of the many nice things about these ruby red raspberries from Samascott Orchards is that they are a reminder of the beautiful summer...
Karen Seiger
Sep 30, 20141 min read
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Weekend Market Picks August 9 & 10, 2014: LIC Youth Market
GrowNYC Youth Market in Long Island City! (Regarding the banner, there’s one in Brownsville too!) I can still hardly believe it’s August!...
Karen Seiger
Aug 8, 20143 min read
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Guest Recipe: Ramp and Rhubarb Chutney
Beautiful Ramp & Rhubarb Chutney (image provided by Pistachio Donut) I realize that Ramp Season is waning, but I was so excited to...
Karen Seiger
May 19, 20142 min read
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A Wintery Love Letter To The Farmers of New York And Beyond
Everyone is tired of winter already. Today, for example, has been cold, rainy, sunny and icy. I’m not normally one to complain about the...
Karen Seiger
Feb 19, 20141 min read
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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
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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
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5 Things I Learned From My Fashion Makeover on the Nate Berkus Show
1. Color can be my friend, even an entire red dress. I’d always shied away from wearing bright colors, but not anymore. Don’t get me...
Karen Seiger
Oct 15, 20133 min read
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Weekend Market Picks October 12-13, 2013: M. N. Davis & Son Feedsack Inspired Designs
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...
Karen Seiger
Oct 11, 20133 min read
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Fall Bounty Brings Eggplants Galore from Eckerton Hill Farm
Eggplant Cornucopia from Eckerton Hill Farm Today, I was shopping for tonight’s Dîner En Blanc when I saw theses colorful eggplants...
Karen Seiger
Sep 18, 20131 min read
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Weekend Market Picks, August 24 & 25, 2013: Captivating Designs by Atlantis Jewelry
Atlantis Jewelry’s 18K ring with a brown diamond, surrounded by pavé diamonds set in rhodium. Available this weekend at ID Pop Shop in...
Karen Seiger
Aug 23, 20133 min read
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Estate Sale: Pick Up Bits Of Our History This Weekend
I recently got wind of an amazing estate sale that I wanted to bring to your attention. It looks like there are some pretty groovy...
Karen Seiger
Aug 1, 20132 min read
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Weekend Market Picks July 27 & 28, 2013: Southern Hospitality for Charming New York City Feet
New Yorkers walk hundreds of miles every year. And yet how many of us think about the condition of our feet? But all that is changing,...
Karen Seiger
Jul 26, 20134 min read
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Weekend Market Picks: YOU tell ME Your Favorites!
So, it’s almost 2AM. I finished a 13 hour work day (grueling but huge progress made, thanks for asking). I’m trying to ignore everyone...
Karen Seiger
Jul 19, 20132 min read
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Weekend Market Picks July 13 & 14: Cherry Season with Samascott Orchards
I normally don’t choose any favorite anything when it comes to markets because I truly appreciate all aspects of all markets. But I will...
Karen Seiger
Jul 12, 20133 min read
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Fresh Mint To Cool Off Your Summertime
One of my very favorite things in the world is mint iced tea. I make a pot of strong black tea, usually English Breakfast Tea, and steep...
Karen Seiger
Jun 25, 20131 min read
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Parsley, Sage, Rosemary & Catnip?
Fresh herbs. There’s nothing quite as aromatic. Right now in the farmers markets across the city, you can pick up beautiful, fragrant and...
Karen Seiger
Jun 12, 20131 min read
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For the Vegetarian Kitchen: How To Butcher An Eggplant?
You may know my friends Sara and Phil of Rocks and Salt from their stylish handmade hats and skirts. And now they’ve created vegetarian...
Karen Seiger
Jun 6, 20132 min read
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This Is What Happens To Things I Buy In Markets
I’ve heard a lot of artisan market sellers say that they wish they could see where the things they make end up after they are purchased...
Karen Seiger
May 29, 20131 min read
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Weekend Market Picks May 25 & 26, 2013 + Bugged Out!
The 17 year cicadas have arrived in Staten Island already. So what better time to write about our good friends at Bugged Out? Graphic...
Karen Seiger
May 24, 20133 min read
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Cool Market Photo: Lillies of the Valley from John Durr Farm
My mother’s wedding bouquet was made of Lillies of the Valley. The last time I had a bouquet of them in my own hands was in Paris a...
Karen Seiger
May 20, 20131 min read
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