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Raspberries Are Irresistible And Almost Too Beautiful To Eat — Almost

Karen Seiger

Sep 30, 20141 min read

Raspberries Are Irresistible And Almost Too Beautiful To Eat — Almost

One of the many nice things about these ruby red raspberries from Samascott Orchards is that they are a reminder of the beautiful summer...

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Weekend Market Picks August 9 & 10, 2014: LIC Youth Market

Karen Seiger

Aug 8, 20143 min read

Weekend Market Picks August 9 & 10, 2014: LIC Youth Market

GrowNYC Youth Market in Long Island City! (Regarding the banner, there’s one in Brownsville too!) I can still hardly believe it’s August!...

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Karen Seiger

May 19, 20142 min read

Guest Recipe: Ramp and Rhubarb Chutney

Beautiful Ramp & Rhubarb Chutney (image provided by Pistachio Donut) I realize that Ramp Season is waning, but I was so excited to...

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A Wintery Love Letter To The Farmers of New York And Beyond

Karen Seiger

Feb 19, 20141 min read

A Wintery Love Letter To The Farmers of New York And Beyond

Everyone is tired of winter already. Today, for example, has been cold, rainy, sunny and icy. I’m not normally one to complain about the...

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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 October 18 – 20, 2013: East Side Community School Flea

Karen Seiger

Oct 18, 20134 min read

Weekend Market Picks October 18 – 20, 2013: East Side Community School Flea

Help These Students Raise Funds For Their Art History Study Trip This weekend is perfect for being in the city, and also for a lovely day...

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5 Things I Learned From My Fashion Makeover on the Nate Berkus Show

Karen Seiger

Oct 15, 20133 min read

5 Things I Learned From My Fashion Makeover on the Nate Berkus Show

1. Color can be my friend, even an entire red dress. I’d always shied away from wearing bright colors, but not anymore. Don’t get me...

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Weekend Market Picks October 12-13, 2013: M. N. Davis & Son Feedsack Inspired Designs

Karen Seiger

Oct 11, 20133 min read

Weekend Market Picks October 12-13, 2013: M. N. Davis & Son Feedsack Inspired Designs

Yup, I said “feedsack inspired design.” Growing up in Ohio, I used to love going to the farm supply store with my dad to get gigantic 50...

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Fall Bounty Brings Eggplants Galore from Eckerton Hill Farm

Karen Seiger

Sep 18, 20131 min read

Fall Bounty Brings Eggplants Galore from Eckerton Hill Farm

Eggplant Cornucopia from Eckerton Hill Farm Today, I was shopping for tonight’s Dîner En Blanc when I saw theses colorful eggplants...

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Weekend Market Picks, August 24 & 25, 2013: Captivating Designs by Atlantis Jewelry

Karen Seiger

Aug 23, 20133 min read

Weekend Market Picks, August 24 & 25, 2013: Captivating Designs by Atlantis Jewelry

Atlantis Jewelry’s 18K ring with a brown diamond, surrounded by pavé diamonds set in rhodium. Available this weekend at ID Pop Shop in...

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Estate Sale: Pick Up Bits Of Our History This Weekend

Karen Seiger

Aug 1, 20132 min read

Estate Sale: Pick Up Bits Of Our History This Weekend

I recently got wind of an amazing estate sale that I wanted to bring to your attention. It looks like there are some pretty groovy...

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Weekend Market Picks July 27 & 28, 2013: Southern Hospitality for Charming New York City Feet

Karen Seiger

Jul 26, 20134 min read

Weekend Market Picks July 27 & 28, 2013: Southern Hospitality for Charming New York City Feet

New Yorkers walk hundreds of miles every year. And yet how many of us think about the condition of our feet? But all that is changing,...

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Weekend Market Picks: YOU tell ME Your Favorites!

Karen Seiger

Jul 19, 20132 min read

Weekend Market Picks: YOU tell ME Your Favorites!

So, it’s almost 2AM. I finished a 13 hour work day (grueling but huge progress made, thanks for asking). I’m trying to ignore everyone...

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Weekend Market Picks July 13 & 14: Cherry Season with Samascott Orchards

Karen Seiger

Jul 12, 20133 min read

Weekend Market Picks July 13 & 14: Cherry Season with Samascott Orchards

I normally don’t choose any favorite anything when it comes to markets because I truly appreciate all aspects of all markets. But I will...

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Karen Seiger

Jun 25, 20131 min read

Fresh Mint To Cool Off Your Summertime

One of my very favorite things in the world is mint iced tea. I make a pot of strong black tea, usually English Breakfast Tea, and steep...

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Karen Seiger

Jun 12, 20131 min read

Parsley, Sage, Rosemary & Catnip?

Fresh herbs. There’s nothing quite as aromatic. Right now in the farmers markets across the city, you can pick up beautiful, fragrant and...

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For the Vegetarian Kitchen: How To Butcher An Eggplant?

Karen Seiger

Jun 6, 20132 min read

For the Vegetarian Kitchen: How To Butcher An Eggplant?

You may know my friends Sara and Phil of Rocks and Salt from their stylish handmade hats and skirts. And now they’ve created vegetarian...

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This Is What Happens To Things I Buy In Markets

Karen Seiger

May 29, 20131 min read

This Is What Happens To Things I Buy In Markets

I’ve heard a lot of artisan market sellers say that they wish they could see where the things they make end up after they are purchased...

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Weekend Market Picks May 25 & 26, 2013 + Bugged Out!

Karen Seiger

May 24, 20133 min read

Weekend Market Picks May 25 & 26, 2013 + Bugged Out!

The 17 year cicadas have arrived in Staten Island already. So what better time to write about our good friends at Bugged Out? Graphic...

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Cool Market Photo: Lillies of the Valley from John Durr Farm

Karen Seiger

May 20, 20131 min read

Cool Market Photo: Lillies of the Valley from John Durr Farm

My mother’s wedding bouquet was made of Lillies of the Valley. The last time I had a bouquet of them in my own hands was in Paris a...

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