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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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Mini Bundt Cakes? Yes, Please. And Don’t Ask Me To Share

Karen Seiger

Jul 17, 20132 min read

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...

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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

May 16, 20131 min read

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:...

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501st Posting: Potato Chip Cookies & Locally Made Nutella

Karen Seiger

Feb 11, 20131 min read

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...

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Photo of the Day, 1/7/2013: Ruis Bread with Wild Onion Cheddar

Karen Seiger

Jan 6, 20131 min read

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‘...

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Karen Seiger

Oct 3, 20124 min read

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 –...

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Karen Seiger

Sep 26, 20122 min read

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...

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Karen Seiger

Sep 14, 20122 min read

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...

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Karen Seiger

Aug 21, 20121 min read

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...

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Karen Seiger

Aug 3, 20122 min read

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...

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Karen Seiger

Jul 13, 20123 min read

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...

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Karen Seiger

Oct 18, 20114 min read

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...

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Karen Seiger

Jul 11, 20101 min read

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...

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Karen Seiger

Feb 12, 20103 min read

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...

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Karen Seiger

Feb 10, 20101 min read

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...

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Karen Seiger

Feb 7, 20102 min read

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...

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Karen Seiger

Feb 3, 20103 min read

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...

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Karen Seiger

Dec 17, 20092 min read

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...

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