Category Archives: Farmers Market Finds

Steak Salad & Maple Acorn Squash

Thank goodness there is finally a chill in the air. I echo Amy’s sentiments about Autumn — it is definitely my favorite season. Sweaters, cords, and the smell of freshly sharpened #2 pencils create a heavenly atmosphere. There are lots … Continue reading

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Market Vegetable Soup

With my window fan having been firmly in the off position for four nights in a row I think it’s safe to say my favorite season has hit.  To me Autumn has always seemed like more of a time for … Continue reading

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Dill Potato Salad

Summer, glorious summer. I guess technically it doesn’t start until the 20th, but who’s counting. There are farmers markets and farm stands every where you turn, all overflowing with delicious veggies, fruits, and herbs galore. I decided to put my … Continue reading

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Spring Salad & Pan Roasted Chicken with Ramps

What a glorious Saturday it was last weekend! I awoke early and ran up the west side highway to the Union Square Farmers Market. I bought a chicken, asparagus, spring red onions, an assortment of shoots and baby greens, fingerling … Continue reading

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End of summer corn and quinoa stoup

There is a bit of a chill in the air now, fall is rapidly approaching, and farmers markets are becoming a bit more sparse… of course there is still plenty of fresh produce to be had! As quinoa is a … Continue reading

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Strawberry Jam and Fra Diavolo Sauce

“Then Pa’s face beamed and he opened a small paper sack. It was full of crackers. He set it on the table, and he unwrapped and set beside it a glass jar full of little green cucumber pickles.” –Little House on … Continue reading

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Readers’ Choice – Farmers Market Finds!

We’re in peak growing season here in the North East and the farmers markets are overflowing with nature’s bounty.  With so much to choose from we need a little help narrowing down our options…

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