Eggplants from Phillips Farms Glowing in the Sunshine Earlier this week, I was walking through the Union Square Market. It was so nice out that many of the farmers didn’t bother to put up their tents. These beautiful, shiny eggplants reminded me of Victorian gazing balls as they reflected the bright sunshine. There are many different varieties of eggplants available in the farners markets right now, so I encourage you to ask the farmers and your fellow shoppers what they do w

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 kitchen towels offering instructions on how best to butcher meaty vegetables. Now vegetarians and vegans need no longer miss out on the great fun of swinging a cleaver into a mighty hock, shank or shoulder — of an eggplant, cauliflower or carrot. Chop away! ~Karen Seiger, Markets of New York City Practical, Humorous Hand and Dish Towels for

I spent the morning at the Poe Park Greenmarket in the Bronx last Tuesday, where I met the farmers from Muddy River Farm in New Hampton, NY.   I liked the looks of their fresh herbs, as well as the variety on their tables, from fat purple eggplants and cippolini onions to Jerusalem artichokes and garlic.  I used their carrots and leeks in my split pea soup this weekend.  The flavors were deep and delicious, clearly fresh from the farm. The Poe Park Greenmarket is large