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Karen Seiger
Aug 29, 20122 min read
The Blue Bird of Happiness: A True New York Story
This is a true story about a bluebird and how it flew from New York to its new home in South Carolina. Several weeks ago, one of my...
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Karen Seiger
Aug 17, 20123 min read
Weekend Market Picks, August 18 + 19, 2012 + Kimberlin Brown Jewelry
The silver snail shell ring pictured caught my eye this week at the Independent Designer Pop Shop (ID Pop Shop). This round, shiny beauty...
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Karen Seiger
Aug 9, 20121 min read
MmmmmmmMini Moon Pies from Big Girl Baking Co.
But to make it up to you, I’m revealing a wonderful new addition to the markets of New York City: Mini Moon Pies from Big Girl Baking Co....
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Karen Seiger
Aug 3, 20122 min read
Weekend Market Picks – August 4 & 5 + First Prize Pies
Allison makes a delectable array of pies with unique twists, such as Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel Pie, Mint Julep Cream Pie, Apple...
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Karen Seiger
Jul 27, 20122 min read
Weekend Market Picks July 28-29, 2012 + The Indie Style Society
Nothing says “hot summer in the city” better than comfy, sexy cut-off shorts. These Daisy Dukes are from The Indie Style Society and...
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Karen Seiger
Jul 25, 20122 min read
Chic Spikes from Andrea Bocchio Jewelry
Last weekend, I visited Artists & Fleas in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. This market has so many great things to see, and they always have...
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Karen Seiger
Jul 20, 20122 min read
Weekend Market Picks, July 21 & 22 + Chozen Ice Cream
One of my favorite artisanal ice cream makers, Chozen, will be at Ice Cream Day. The scoop pictured is their luscious Ronne’s Rugelach,...
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Karen Seiger
Jul 18, 20121 min read
Here’s a Great Broiled Tomatillo Salsa Recipe
Recipe: Broiled Tomatillo Salsa Summary: Deep, flavorful tomatillo salsa Ingredients 4 Tomatillos, husks removed 1 Garlic Clove 1/2 White...
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Karen Seiger
Jul 16, 20121 min read
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...
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Karen Seiger
Jul 13, 20123 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...
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Karen Seiger
Jul 12, 20124 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...
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Karen Seiger
Jul 2, 20123 min read
Attention Francophiles and Foodophiles: Say Bonjour To Our New French Market
The farmers markets of Paris have been a major inspiration behind the Markets of New York City Guidebook and this blog. And now they’re...
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Karen Seiger
Jun 28, 20121 min read
ID Pop Shop Is Back With New Design Trends
The current ID Pop Shop features twenty-seven first rate designers of fashion, jewelry, handbags, bath and body products and home decor. ...
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Karen Seiger
Jun 25, 20122 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...
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Karen Seiger
Jun 18, 20121 min read
Fresh Lavender For Your Summery Home
Whether you are heading to the Hamptons or simply leaving your windows wide open in this glorious early summer weather, putting out a...
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Karen Seiger
Jun 15, 20123 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...
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Karen Seiger
Jun 13, 20122 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...
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Karen Seiger
Jun 7, 20121 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...
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Karen Seiger
Jun 7, 20123 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...
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Karen Seiger
May 25, 20122 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...
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