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Karen Seiger

Aug 31, 20123 min read

Weekend Market Picks, September 1 & 2, 2012 + D.U.O. Gear

He says he only started painting recently, but I have a feeling that he’s had it in him his whole life. So when you step into his T-shirt...

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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 24, 20123 min read

Weekend Market Picks – August 25 & 26, 2012 + Cynthia Rybakoff Modern Vintage Jewelry

You want a dramatic look? Jewelry Designer Cynthia Rybakoff‘s stupendous Fortress of Solitude Necklace will give you drama. Named after...

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Karen Seiger

Aug 23, 20121 min read

New Video: The Taste of Purple

Not only is purple produce beautiful and delicious, it is also provides powerful phytonutrients, including anthocyanin, which is thought...

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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 10, 20122 min read

Weekend Market Picks – August 11-12, 2012 + Ft. Greene Greenmarket

And now for the Weekend Market Picks! Saturday, August 11, 2012 Greenpoint / McCarren Park Greenmarket: This market is another one of my...

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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

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

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 6, 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...

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Karen Seiger

Jun 29, 20123 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...

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Karen Seiger

Jun 27, 20121 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. ...

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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 22, 20123 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...

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Karen Seiger

Jun 21, 20121 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...

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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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