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Karen Seiger

Jun 28, 20103 min read

Executive Chef Jim Smith Keeps our Seniors Happy and Healthy at Vi in San Diego

She spent quite a bit of time at Vi before making her decision, meeting other residents and the wonderful staff, and she got more and...

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Karen Seiger

Jun 25, 20102 min read

Guest Market: Evening Farmers Market in Ocean Beach, CA

My mother and my sister Leslie live in San Diego, CA, and I’m presently visiting to help Mom settle into her new apartment. Late in the...

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Karen Seiger

Jun 22, 20101 min read

Markets Events & Announcements!

Book Signing This Weekend: Sunday, November 6, 2010: Abingdon Square Market – 9AM to 12PM. Finally hanging out at my market! Come out...

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Karen Seiger

Jun 11, 20101 min read

The City Cook Podcast: A Few of Our Favorite Foodie Things

Kate McDonough, also known as The City Cook, produces podcast interviews with people from all aspects of the food world. I love the...

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Karen Seiger

Jun 9, 20101 min read

Photo of the Day – June 9, 2010: Sigmund Pretzelshop

As if the fact that Sigmund Pretzelshop sells hand-rolled, organic pretzels wasn’t enough, they also make a mouthwatering variety of...

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Karen Seiger

Jun 8, 20101 min read

Photo of the Day – June 8, 2010: Strawberry Season at Kernan Farms

It’s strawberry season! I feel as though James should be making strawberry rhubarb pies (he has a special magic with pies), but the...

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Karen Seiger

Jun 4, 20101 min read

Loads of Market Events This Weekend June 5th & 6th!

I caught your eye with the ridiculously delicious cookies from Sarivole Organic Bakery, didn’t I? You can shop online or in person at...

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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 20, 20101 min read

Photo of the Day – May 20th, 2010: Maddie at Chelsea Market

Tonight is the Book Launch Party at Posman Books in Chelsea Market! I adore Chelsea Market, not only for the fine quality and diversity...

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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 17, 20101 min read

Photo of the Day – May 17, 2010: Mike’s Deli

I’m thinking it’s time for a visit to the Arthur Avenue Retail Market. David Greco, chef and owner of Mike’s Deli inside the market,...

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Karen Seiger

May 15, 20101 min read

Photo of the Day – May 15, 2010: Amy’s Bread!

The deliciously talented Amy Scherber and Toy Kim Dupree have just released their revised and updated Amy’s Bread: Artisan-style Breads,...

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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

May 5, 20102 min read

How Great Was The Hell’s Kitchen Gourmet Food Truck Bazaar?

Guest photographer James Wesolowski was on hand last weekend, while I was at the Brooklyn Lyceum Market, to brave the heat and the crowds...

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Karen Seiger

May 4, 20103 min read

There’s a New Jerk In Town: New Jerk City

I started seeing the buzz about New Jerk City a few weeks ago on Facebook. And then we tried their Queens and Brooklyn flavors from the...

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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 26, 20101 min read

Pre-Publication Book Launch at the Brooklyn Lyceum This Weekend!

I will be at the Brooklyn Lyceum’s Spring Food and Craft Market with The Little Bookroom this weekend! Please stop by, say hi, and...

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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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