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Karen Seiger
Sep 4, 20151 min read
Still Time To Enjoy Summer’s Bounty In The Farmers Markets
There’s still time to enjoy the bounty of the summer farmers markets! I picked up these items on a recent Wednesday in the Union Square...
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Karen Seiger
Aug 21, 20153 min read
Weekend Market Picks August 22 & 23, 2015: Coyote Tomato Flavor Bombs
Tiny Coyote Tomatoes Pack a Wallop of Flavor Pale yellow coyote tomatoes are not much bigger than a large blueberry, but they are little...
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Karen Seiger
Aug 12, 20152 min read
Eating Beauty: Colorful Edible Flowers from Windfall Farms
Windfall Farms Mexican Mint Marigold adds the flavor of Tarragon We talk about the wonderful flavors of food. But occasionally, we spot...
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Karen Seiger
Jul 15, 20151 min read
Fluffy, Flavorful Fennel from Lani’s Farm
Fennel Bulb and Fine Leaves Have you ever eaten or cooked with fennel? I can say I have eaten it, but I can’t recall ever having cooked...
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Karen Seiger
Jul 6, 20151 min read
VIDEO: Farm Fresh Creamline Gelato
I was wandering through the Union Square Greenmarket at lunchtime today, and I saw a sign for gelato! I love buying wonderful ingredients...
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Karen Seiger
Jul 1, 20151 min read
Peach Season: I Have Been Waiting For You
Peaches from Kernan Farms Peaches are my very favorite summer fruit. And today, I snagged my first ones of the season from Kernan Farms...
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Karen Seiger
Jun 26, 20153 min read
Weekend Market Picks June 27 & 28, 2015: What To Do With Kohlrabi?
I think kohlrabi is beautiful, but, honestly, I have no idea what to do with it. I’ve looked up some recipes, but I don’t even know where...
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Karen Seiger
Jun 19, 20153 min read
Weekend Market Picks June 20 & 21, 2015: It’s All About the Mermaids
It has been an all-mermaid week of writing for me in honor of the 33rd Annual Coney Island Mermaid Parade! I’m a huge fan, and I...
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Karen Seiger
Jun 18, 20153 min read
This Weekend: The Seed Experience Plant Based Food & Lifestyle Festival!
DISCOUNT TICKET OFFER FOR MoNY READERS: Enjoy 30% off one or two day tickets (regularly $30 and $50) with the code proseed35! The...
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Karen Seiger
Jun 12, 20152 min read
Weekend Market Picks June 13 & 14, 2015: It’s Strawberry Season
Sweet, Juicy Strawberries It’s Strawberry Season! Last year, I waited too long to pick up my supply and almost missed the entire season....
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Karen Seiger
Jun 5, 20152 min read
Vendors Get Ready for Chelsea Farmers Market Opening Day
One of my favorite markets opens this weekend – the Down to Earth Farmers Market in Chelsea! When it opened last year, it was immediately...
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Karen Seiger
May 29, 20153 min read
Weekend Market Picks, May 30 & 31, 2015: Asparagus Extravaganza
I prepared my last batch of ramp butter, lamenting the short short season, but then I felt better immediately when I saw these gorgeous...
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Karen Seiger
May 27, 20152 min read
Wheatgrass: Nourishing Humans Since Ancient Egypt
Flats of beautiful wheatgrass from The Union Square Grassman I’ve passed by the Union Square Grassman countless times in the Union Square...
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Karen Seiger
May 8, 20152 min read
I Try Not To Go On About Ramps, But I Can’t Help Myself
I got my ramps from Rick Bishop of Mountain Sweet Berry Farm at the Union Square Greenmarket There are three kinds of people in the...
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Karen Seiger
May 1, 20153 min read
Weekend Market Picks May 2 & 3, 2015: Shop For Your Mom
Mad. Sq. Eats is Open for May This is the weekend to shop for Mother’s Day Gifts! There are some wonderful artisan and crafts markets...
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Karen Seiger
Apr 24, 20152 min read
Weekend Market Picks April 25 & 26, 2015: Rocket Salad
Rocket / Roquette / Arugula from Northshire Farm As much as I love root vegetables, I am looking forward to all the new and delicious...
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Karen Seiger
Apr 9, 20153 min read
Attention Small Farmers: Get A Lift From Beekman 1802!
Brent Ridge & Josh Kilmer-Purcell of Beekman 1802 (Photo courtesy of Beekman 1802) I absolutely love following the Fabulous Beekman Boys,...
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Karen Seiger
Mar 31, 20152 min read
Holy Schmitt’s Horseradish: A Strong Easter Tradition in All Senses
If there is one thing I have learned about Polish American culture from my husband James and his family over the years, it is the...
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Karen Seiger
Mar 20, 20153 min read
Weekend Market Picks March 21 & 22, 2015: We’ve Sprung A Leek!
Happy Spring! Despite the entire day filled with snow on Friday, it was also the beginning of a new season. The weekend is looking a...
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Karen Seiger
Mar 13, 20152 min read
Weekend Market Picks: March 14 & 15, 2015: Spring Markets are Opening
Boom! It’s springtime! I saw hyacinths in the greenmarket this week. Central Park has been in melt mode as the sun came out for the first...
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