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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...
Karen Seiger
Mar 5, 20144 min read
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Mini Bundt Cakes? Yes, Please. And Don’t Ask Me To Share
The selection of locally made savory, sweet and icy foods at the LIC Flea and Food Market in Long Island City, Queens is quite...
Karen Seiger
Jul 17, 20132 min read
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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...
Karen Seiger
Jul 5, 20133 min read
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MoCorn: When BaCorn Isn’t Enough
My wonderful friend Rhonda Kave, Confectioner and Owner of Roni-Sue’s Chocolates, obviously knows what we all love and what we need:...
Karen Seiger
May 16, 20131 min read
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501st Posting: Potato Chip Cookies & Locally Made Nutella
This is my 501st blog posting! I have written about 500 fantastic people, places and objects I have found in the Markets of New York City...
Karen Seiger
Feb 11, 20131 min read
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Photo of the Day, 1/7/2013: Ruis Bread with Wild Onion Cheddar
Lunch on Saturday: Crumbly and tangy, sharp cheddar with wild onion from Palatine Valley Diary on untoasted slices of Nordic Breads‘...
Karen Seiger
Jan 6, 20131 min read
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Lange Eylandt Market: Sunday Food + Craft Pop-Up Out On Long Island
I am happy to post this press release about a new, wonderful venture in Jericho on Long Island, the Lange Eylandt Market. It runs 10AM –...
Karen Seiger
Oct 3, 20124 min read
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Shiny, Luscious Milk Chocolate Bar from Nunu Chocolates at Mad.Sq.Eats.
I’ve promised them some tasty treats too. Sadly, as I am not checking a suitcase, I can’t take the preserves and pickles I’d normally...
Karen Seiger
Sep 26, 20122 min read
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Weekend Market Picks September 15 & 16, 2012 + Nancy Edwards Jewelry
And now, for my Indian Summer Weekend Market Picks! Saturday, September 15, 2012 Chelsea Triangle French Market: This market is back for...
Karen Seiger
Sep 14, 20122 min read
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Frozen Fruit + Chocolate + A Stick = Trop Pops
James and I were roaming around Greenflea on a hot, humid Sunday two weekends ago, and several people strongly recommended that we go try...
Karen Seiger
Aug 21, 20121 min read
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Weekend Market Picks – August 4 & 5 + First Prize Pies
Allison makes a delectable array of pies with unique twists, such as Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel Pie, Mint Julep Cream Pie, Apple...
Karen Seiger
Aug 3, 20122 min read
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Weekend Market Picks – July 14 & 15, 2012 + Les Canelés de Céline
If you haven’t guessed by now, I’m a Francophile. In fact, I had my first Aha! moment about what would become Markets of New York City...
Karen Seiger
Jul 13, 20123 min read
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Cookbook Review: My Sweet Mexico by Fany Gerson
Fany is an accomplished writer, with two published cookbooks. I am thrilled to provide some insights into her first book, My Sweet...
Karen Seiger
Oct 18, 20114 min read
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Photo of the Day – July 11, 2010: Ronnybrook Farm Dairy
Ronnybrook Farm Dairy brings delicious, fresh, organic dairy products to the markets of New York City. This family-owned farm was...
Karen Seiger
Jul 11, 20101 min read
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Fun Valentine’s Day Events at the Markets this Weekend!
Whether love is in the air for you or not, there are some great artisan and food events planned for this weekend. Clearly Brooklyn...
Karen Seiger
Feb 12, 20103 min read
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We Have A Winner!!!
We Have A Winner!!! The winner of our first Market Swatch Newsletter giveaway is Kimm Alfonso!!! I know she will love the very special...
Karen Seiger
Feb 10, 20101 min read
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Subscribe to Market Swatch™ and Enter to Win Rose Bon-bons from Roni-Sue’s Chocolates!
Win these chocolates!! We’re poised to launch our newsletter about the markets of New York City: Market Swatch! Fill in the form to your...
Karen Seiger
Feb 7, 20102 min read
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Artisans + Farmers = A Match Made in Heaven (well, Gowanus actually)
I have been thinking about Valentine’s Day, for obvious reasons. So I thought I would write about a very happy union in Brooklyn: the...
Karen Seiger
Feb 3, 20103 min read
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Midtown Holiday Markets – Bryant Park and Grand Central Terminal
[nggallery id=7] The holiday markets at Bryant Park and Grand Central Terminal make for a great way to spend an entire day in mid-town...
Karen Seiger
Dec 17, 20092 min read
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