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Meet abcmkt: Where Food + Quality + Beauty Make For A Special Home

Karen Seiger

Mar 21, 20147 min read

Meet abcmkt: Where Food + Quality + Beauty Make For A Special Home

Entering abcmkt, the new food, kitchen and tabletop market at ABC Carpet & Home (Photo courtesy of Ed Lefkowicz) Amidst the excitement...

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Market Success Story: Around the World in 80 Bruffins

Karen Seiger

Mar 5, 20144 min read

Market Success Story: Around the World in 80 Bruffins

In December, I ran into my friend Nordea McCoy of Nordea Soaperie on a day where she wasn’t selling in a market. She was just a civilian...

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Just Wanted To Let You Know What’s Going On

Karen Seiger

Feb 21, 20141 min read

Just Wanted To Let You Know What’s Going On

Mom reading my book at the Metropolitan Museum book store in 2011. That was a good day! Hi All! I have been a little light on the blog...

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Scoring The Glorious and Elusive Cinnamon Crispy

Karen Seiger

Feb 12, 20141 min read

Scoring The Glorious and Elusive Cinnamon Crispy

Chelsea Market and popped into Amy’s Bread to see if maybe, just maybe, the cinnamon crispies had arrived and had not yet sold out. Much...

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Photo of the Day December 19, 2013: Yummy Handpies at LIC Flea

Karen Seiger

Dec 19, 20132 min read

Photo of the Day December 19, 2013: Yummy Handpies at LIC Flea

Your mama never let you eat your pie with your hands. Until now. I ate a handpie from Handpie NYC at the LIC Flea recently. I love...

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Holiday Market Picks December 13 – 15, 2013: Meryienda Gluten Free Bake Shop

Karen Seiger

Dec 13, 20133 min read

Holiday Market Picks December 13 – 15, 2013: Meryienda Gluten Free Bake Shop

Meryienda Cookies: (Clockwise) Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip, Snickerdoodle, Toasted Coconut Chocolate Chip, Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chip,...

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Photo of the Day, December 10, 2013: Refined Gooey Bites from Fav’s Treatery

Karen Seiger

Dec 10, 20132 min read

Photo of the Day, December 10, 2013: Refined Gooey Bites from Fav’s Treatery

Fav’s Bakery Coconut Bars Actually, I have to show you four photos of the day – it was impossible to choose just one! Fav’s Treatery...

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Photo of the Day – December 4, 2013: Strudels and Pies By Hans

Karen Seiger

Dec 4, 20131 min read

Photo of the Day – December 4, 2013: Strudels and Pies By Hans

My first piece of pumpkin pie this season was absolutely perfect. Crisp, flaky crust filled with smooth, deep, cool pumpkin and topped...

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Photo of the Day: A Taste of Persia at Union Square

Karen Seiger

Nov 30, 20131 min read

Photo of the Day: A Taste of Persia at Union Square

Saeed Pourkay serves up Persian cuisine at Union Square There’s nothing like a cup of hot ash reshteh to warm your tummy as you stroll...

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Weekend Market Picks November 23 & 24, 2013: Visiting Chef Lucas Corazza at Smorgasburg

Karen Seiger

Nov 22, 20132 min read

Weekend Market Picks November 23 & 24, 2013: Visiting Chef Lucas Corazza at Smorgasburg

Brazil’s Chef Lucas Corazza, Visiting Vendor at Smorgasburg this weekend I love everything about cultural exchanges, especially when...

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Mr. Cory’s Cookies: Meet the Coolest Kid I Know

Karen Seiger

Nov 19, 20134 min read

Mr. Cory’s Cookies: Meet the Coolest Kid I Know

I was leaving Flea Marqueta a few weeks ago, after spending an amazing afternoon meeting very nice and talented people and eating world...

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Weekend Market Picks October 26 & 27, 2013: Halloween at Chelsea Market

Karen Seiger

Oct 25, 20133 min read

Weekend Market Picks October 26 & 27, 2013: Halloween at Chelsea Market

Edgar Allen Poe Pumpkin and his Raven friend at Chelsea Market If you’re looking for some Halloween Spirit, look no further than Chelsea...

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Weekend Market Picks July 6 & 7, 2013: NEW VIDEO with Ice Riders Shaved Ice

Karen Seiger

Jul 5, 20133 min read

Weekend Market Picks July 6 & 7, 2013: NEW VIDEO with Ice Riders Shaved Ice

Is it hot out? I hadn’t noticed. I’ve been busy dreaming about my next shaved ice from Ice Riders. This group of transplanted Texans are...

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Karen Seiger

Apr 29, 20133 min read

Hester Nights Is Back For The Season

The Hester Street Fair is launching the new season of Hester Nights! I’m happy to publish their full press release: THE ONLY WEEKLY...

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Weekend Market Picks April 20 – 21, 2013: LazyLooz No Bake Biscuit Cakes

Karen Seiger

Apr 19, 20133 min read

Weekend Market Picks April 20 – 21, 2013: LazyLooz No Bake Biscuit Cakes

LazyLooz is the brainchild of Rakan Ammouri, based on a snack his mother used to make for her kids. LazyLooz are no-bake snack cakes made...

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MitchMallows: A Fluffy New Take on Artisanal Puffs

Karen Seiger

Apr 9, 20131 min read

MitchMallows: A Fluffy New Take on Artisanal Puffs

I’ve always been a sucker for marshmallows. When there is no campfire nearby, I’ve been known to roast a few on a fork over my gas stove....

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Weekend Market Picks, April 6 & 7, 2013: Spring Market Openings All Over Town

Karen Seiger

Apr 5, 20132 min read

Weekend Market Picks, April 6 & 7, 2013: Spring Market Openings All Over Town

And that means a season full of spring markets! Below is a list of market openings this weekend, as well as other events coming up this...

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Savory Treats And A New Demo Kitchen at Amy’s Bread

Karen Seiger

Mar 29, 20132 min read

Savory Treats And A New Demo Kitchen at Amy’s Bread

Since I moved to New York City, Amy’s Bread has been everywhere I need it to be. Our first apartment in the city was near the Hell’s...

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VIDEO: Li-Lac Chocolates: Timeless Bunnies from Vintage Molds

Karen Seiger

Mar 25, 20132 min read

VIDEO: Li-Lac Chocolates: Timeless Bunnies from Vintage Molds

Li-Lac Chocolates is one of of New York’s oldest chocolate companies. Founded in 1923, the company has passed carefully through several...

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Treats, Sweets and Political Eats at the NY Vegetarian Food Festival

Karen Seiger

Mar 4, 20132 min read

Treats, Sweets and Political Eats at the NY Vegetarian Food Festival

Cinnamon Snail Vegan Food Truck at the NY Vegetarian Food Festival Posting and images contributed by Guest Blogger Ed Lefkowicz of Ed...

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