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Snapshots from Greece: The Modiano Market in Thessaloniki
I always spend several hours wandering around markets, whether or not I'm on vacation.
Blogwatch: Fiddlehead Salad
Has anyone in the NYC area found any fiddleheads lately? I've come up dry at the greenmarkets.
What We Learned at the Brooklyn Food Conference
Actually, one of the cool things about this particular conference was the diversity of attendants. There were a number of workshops on feeding under-served communities. More and more New York City greenmarkets are accepting food stamps, and distribution subsidies would primarily benefit small, struggling family farmers.
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Market Scene: Union Square Greenmarket
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The Absolute Best Of Union Square Green Market
Gorzynski Ornery Farm has incredibly unusual, interesting, and delicious produce, and uses super environmentally friendly growing techniques. Those 2 women from New Jersey with the cheese stand have unbelievable sheep milk ricotta. And, of course, Milk Thistle is amazing.
Snapshots from Greece: The Modiano Market in Thessaloniki
I always spend several hours wandering around markets, whether or not I'm on vacation.
Blogwatch: Fiddlehead Salad
Has anyone in the NYC area found any fiddleheads lately? I've come up dry at the greenmarkets.
What We Learned at the Brooklyn Food Conference
Actually, one of the cool things about this particular conference was the diversity of attendants. There were a number of workshops on feeding under-served communities. More and more New York City greenmarkets are accepting food stamps, and distribution subsidies would primarily benefit small, struggling family farmers.
Market Scene: Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn
Hmm, maybe the people who told me that were trying to protect their monopoly. Thanks for the advice Simon. I've been dying to plant them and will definitely check out that website.
Where to Find Serious Tacos for Cinco de Mayo
The papas con chorizo and carne enchilada tacos at Chavella's are INCREDIBLE.
The Absolute Best Of Union Square Green Market
Maxwells Farm on M has great produce at great prices. Kernan Farms from NJ on W has also has great produce, check out the whole basil plants. Fabulous Farms on W, F and S has great plants, including great little cacti and succulents.
The Absolute Best Of Union Square Green Market
berried treasures comes to the greenmarket on columbus avenue on sundays.
The Absolute Best Of Union Square Green Market
There are, however, some really good vendors that don't come to Union Square on Saturdays like Honey Hollow, Berried Treasures, and some of the seafood folks.
The Absolute Best Of Union Square Green Market
I agree, quality and selection varies. My attack plan for the Union Square greenmarket is to start on the south end. I browse and look at the pricing and see which stands are the busiest. I listen to what the customers are commenting on and asking, and try the samples that some stands put out. Once I get to the north end, I have a pretty good idea who has the best price and best looking produce. I hate the weekend crowds at the market, but Saturday morning really is the best time to go because there are more vendors.
The Absolute Best Of Union Square Green Market
bread alone has wonderful whole grain breads. my current favorite is the harvest 9 grain. i also love the eggs at flying pigs farm, the norland potatoes {pink on the inside!} and shallots at paffenroth gardens, and anything that franca at berried treasures grows, particularly her raspberries, tristar strawberries, and sungold tomatoes.
The Absolute Best Of Union Square Green Market
Thanks for the link Madelyn. I'm laughing at what looks like a picture of Obama in some greens.
The Absolute Best Of Union Square Green Market
@QueenAlli - I'm referring to seasonal produce, so it's silly for the reasons I stated: the same vendors can have inconsistent offerings based on the particularities of their location. One week one vendor may have the nicest x, y or z, the next they may be less appealing than someone else's. That's all. You have to shop around.
The Absolute Best Of Union Square Green Market
I posted something about my visit to Union Square here ... i particuarly like the jellies, Rosemary/Garlic being a huge favorite...
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Snapshots from Greece: The Modiano Market in Thessaloniki
I know it's all about the farmer's market but you CANNOT miss the best "soutzoukaki" aka faggot in Thessaloniki at a little place called Vomvidia between Aristotelou and Ermou...oh and don't forget to put some lemon on it!
Snapshots from Greece: The Modiano Market in Thessaloniki
Markets, yes. But also hypermercados, convenience stores and vending machines on the street. Love investigating food culture. (Would love to sneak a look into people's kitchen cabinets, too, if I could.
Snapshots from Greece: The Modiano Market in Thessaloniki
I spent a semester in Thessaloniki and lived just a few blocks from this market. These photos bring back great memories of fresh figs, pomegranates, and a vendor yelling "Good morning, American princess, would you like some pistachios?." Wonderful.
Snapshots from Greece: The Modiano Market in Thessaloniki
I loooove farmer's market. That and the museums when I travel. Markets for sunny days, museums, well, you guess. :) Lovely photos! I'm going to Turkey the end of the month. I'm looking forward to some Mediterranean cultures.
Snapshots from Greece: The Modiano Market in Thessaloniki
those little red fish that go for a whopping 28 Euro/KG are making me hungry. Barbounia/red mullet/rouget might be my favorite. I've noticed that they are really prized by the locals in greece, alexandria, italy, france, etc... i've seen them in pretty good quality at some of the better fish mongers in NYC. love them grilled with olive oil and lemon and eaten like corn on the cob. sigh
Snapshots from Greece: The Modiano Market in Thessaloniki
Ooooh this comes at the perfect time for me, I am going to the Greek Islands in September and got a room with a kitchenette just so I could cook!
Blogwatch: Fiddlehead Salad
the way people detoxify fiddleheads in Japan:
boil water. add 1tsp of baking soda per 1l (about a quart) of water.
add fiddleheads, cook for 1-2 min.
drain and transfer fiddleheads into cold water (and you can keep them in the water, in the fridge- change water once a day)
after this, you can use it for whatever.
I've already commented this, but tempura is my most favorite way to eat spring vegetables. It just brings out the subtle flavors..
Blogwatch: Fiddlehead Salad
I finally tried fiddleheads. The sign at Whole Foods said to boil for 10 mins. WAY too much boiling. Didn't love them as a result: http://whatsonmyplate.wordpress.com/2009/05/10/fiddleheads/
Blogwatch: Fiddlehead Salad
If you're near the Union Square Greenmarket, Berried Treasures had fiddleheads last week. This week they'll be there Wednesday and Friday. Also the Union Square and Tribeca Whole Foods have had them in small batches ($10 per pound) and last week Garden of Eden did too (but they were $16-17 per pound).
What We Learned at the Brooklyn Food Conference
What a great event! It was an honor & a blast to be packed into that crowded classroom to talk about growing good food and saving public lands. If you'd like to get involved with our rooftop farm, we'd love to meet you. Rooftopfarmer@gmail.com gets you in touch with Annie Novak and Ben Flanner. Hurrah!
Market Scene: Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn
We have been privileged to have this wonderful market in GAP. I know how hard producers work and how high their overhead must be, but I am hooked on Madura's mushrooms ($20-40/lb.) and I love that spinach, but a pound ($4) barely serves two people. I just wish the cost of fresh produce were a bit more reasonable.
Market Scene: Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn
That new spinach is fantastic. Just a word of caution: one of the farmstands (I forget which) is selling big ol' bags full of spinach that are labeled as "washed." Watch out! It was rinsed maybe once and it was still really sandy. I thought I'd be able to take it home and wilt away, but I had to spend an extra 45 minutes or so cutting it down, bathing it and drying it off.
But it was great spinach. It came attached to the heads/stalks, which would have made an awesome broth if I hadn't lost the time to cleaning.
What We Learned at the Brooklyn Food Conference
I can appreciate that Hannah. You know, everyone likes to talk about how the Obamas helped the movement for local and healthier foods. I'm down with that. Symbolism is important. On the local level, the Union Square Green Market is the presidential garden of green markets. They need to step up the efforts to get food stamps to that one. It's four days a week, absolutely packed on Saturdays, and it stands out as the one without food stamp support.
Market Scene: Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn
lots of wild garlic mustard around, too.... it's everywhere.... another perfect wild food.... and the wild sorrel is around also. too bad there's so many ticks out where these wild foods are growing. it's nice to poke around the woods for stuff to eat. the violets are absolutely blooming all over the place too, if anyone wants to candy them up. a world of purple between the lilacs, violets and iris.....
Market Scene: Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn
I don't think they were trying to trick you, it's quite uncommon to even attempt to grow them. Definitely check out that site. They are doing some amazing stuff.
Where to Find Serious Tacos for Cinco de Mayo
haven't tried the metropolitan taco cart, but the tinga pollo tacos at la superior are A-mazing!
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Market Scene: The Absolute Best of Union Square Greenmarket
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Market Scene: Union Square Greenmarket
Posted by Hannah Geller, July 14, 2009 at 1:00 PM
FarmFreshNYC: A New iPhone App for Finding Local Food
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Market Scene: Carroll Gardens Greenmarket in Brooklyn
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Market Scene: Union Square Greenmarket
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Rooftop Farm in Brooklyn Overlooking Manhattan Skyscrapers
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Hawthorne Valley Farm in Ghent, New York
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Market Scene: Union Square Greenmarket
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Market Scene: Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn
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What We Learned at the Brooklyn Food Conference
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Market Scene: Union Square Greenmarket, New York City
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Gorzynski Ornery Farm has incredibly unusual, interesting, and delicious produce, and uses super environmentally friendly growing techniques. Those 2 women from New Jersey with the cheese stand have unbelievable sheep milk ricotta. And, of course, Milk Thistle is amazing.