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Karen Seiger

May 28, 20102 min read

Thanks for Celebrating the Launch of Markets of New York City!

Last week we launched Markets of New York City at Posman Books in Chelsea Market. It was exactly what I hoped my Big Fat New York Book...

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Karen Seiger

May 27, 20101 min read

The Markets Love WNYC and WQXR – Pledge Today!

The lovely Tara, Soapmaker Supreme and Co-Founder of Meow Meow Tweet, modeled her favorite WNYC Tote at the Hester Street Fair last ...

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Karen Seiger

May 22, 20101 min read

Photo of the Day – Sunday, May 23, 2010: Book Launch Party Teaser

The book launch party in Chelsea Market was a wonderful success! We had a huge crowd enjoying great snacks from several shops in the...

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Karen Seiger

May 18, 20102 min read

Photo of the Day – May 18, 2010: Gerardo Le Chevalier

You may know that I spent some time working in Haiti, and I was heartbroken by the earthquake in January of this year. One of my...

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Karen Seiger

May 12, 20102 min read

“Markets of New York City” Hits the Stores!

Ah, May 11th – the day I’ve been anticipating for such a long time! It was the official release date for Markets of New York City: A...

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Karen Seiger

Apr 28, 20102 min read

“To Market, To Market” with Your Markets of New York City Tote!

[nggallery id=40] Well, you can’t very well go to the fabulous markets of New York City without a designer market tote, now, can you? To...

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Karen Seiger

Apr 24, 20102 min read

Opening Day of the Hester Street Fair

Today was Opening Day of the Hester Street Fair! I got there a little bit after it opened at 10 AM, and things were already in full...

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Karen Seiger

Apr 24, 20101 min read

Book Launch Events Schedule and Information!

Please check here for book launch events, offers, and updates! #KarenSeiger #BookLaunchEvents #LittleBookroom #Launch...

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Karen Seiger

Apr 22, 20102 min read

Announcing The Book Launch Events!!!

I am so excited for the launch of Markets of New York City: A Guide to the Best Artisan, Farmer, Food and Flea Markets (Little Bookroom,...

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Karen Seiger

Apr 21, 20101 min read

Big Weekend for Markets in New York City!

Market Season is definitely upon us! Here are some great events to help make this a spectacular weekend: Saturday, April 24: Spring...

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Karen Seiger

Apr 20, 20101 min read

People’s Pops Opened at Chelsea Market!

I can’t tell you how excited I was to see the People’s Pops open their counter at Chelsea Market. Their natural popsicles, made from...

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Karen Seiger

Apr 18, 20102 min read

Earth Day Recipe: “Ash-e-reshteh” from Lucid Food

Earth Day is just around the corner, and Chef Louisa Shafia, author of Lucid Food: Cooking for an Eco-Conscious Life , which I reviewed...

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Karen Seiger

Apr 12, 20103 min read

Cooking Seasonally with Luisa Shafia’s “Lucid Food: Cooking for an Eco-Conscious Life”

[singlepic id=462 w=320 h=240 float=center] I first met Chef Louisa Shafia at the New Amsterdam Market last November. Her new cookbook,...

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Karen Seiger

Apr 7, 20101 min read

Photo of the Day – April 7, 2010: Adair Vinyards

I tasted the Cayuga White from family run Adair Vinyards in the Historic Hudson Valley and was blown away by the strong caramel flavors. ...

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Karen Seiger

Mar 31, 20101 min read

Photo of the Day: March 31, 2010

Using traditional methods and spices combined with the freshest ingredients, Calcutta Kitchens make it easy for us all to enjoy wonderful...

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Karen Seiger

Mar 27, 20101 min read

Photo of the Day: March 27, 2010

Red Jacket Orchards provides delicious fresh apples and wonderful fruit at the Greenmarkets year-round. #GrowNYC #apples...

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Karen Seiger

Mar 25, 20101 min read

Photo of the Day: March 26, 2010

The apple cider donuts from The Orchards of Concklin at my local Greenmarket are a true weakness for me. I’ll grab a bag of six moist,...

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Karen Seiger

Mar 23, 20101 min read

Photo of the Day: March 24, 2010

I found this gorgeous specimen of Maitake or “Hen of the Woods” mushroom from Madura Farms Mycomedicinals at the Abingdon Square...

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Karen Seiger

Mar 19, 20101 min read

Photo of the Day: March 20, 2010

Tasty and zingy Pecorino Stagionato from Dancing Ewe Farm. Dancing Ewe owners Jody and and Luisa and their team are “truly dedicated to...

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Karen Seiger

Mar 15, 20101 min read

Photo of the Day – March 15, 2010

Sweet and chewy black and white cookies, and small loaves of fresh zucchini bread from Meredith’s Bakery at the Abingdon Square Farmers...

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