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Union Square Greenmarket: Black Mint


In a whirl of muddling and shaking in a Boston Shaker, a barman at The Institute of Contemporary Arts in London taught me to make an iced tea using only fresh mint. 
The arrival of organic black mint at the Union Square Greenmarket provides an experimental update on the recipe. 
With a sublimely refreshing taste, and soothing […]

If You Are What You Eat: Then I’m a Local


“You do that one egg thang,” said Carol Ann, in reference to a vendor at the Fredericksburg farmer’s Market (FFM) who came in the first market day with less than a dozen eggs. Carol Ann of Boggy Creek Farm in Austin, Texas, was referring to the idea that the best way to start selling in a […]

Tomato, Tomahto. Salmonella, Salmonahlla.


Unless you don’t follow the news, you’re probably well aware of the latest food scare - tomatoes tainted with salmonella.
The big question that has yet to be answered is how do thousands of pounds of tomatoes get tainted with salmonella, a bacteria that originates in the digestive tracts of humans, birds, and other animals? As […]

Eco-Friendly Father’s Day Gifts: Part 1


It’s almost that time. Father’s Day is less than a week away. Scrambling for a gift yet?Well, stop-scrambling and get buying! There are a lot of great options out there for the eco-friendly dad. Over the next three days, I will tell you about some of the coolest, Earth-conscious gifts you can find.
Today, I’m highlighting […]

Bok Choy, Baby


While those of you with CSA (Community Sponsored Agriculture) subscriptions in other parts of the country may be enjoying such delights as fresh peas and strawberries, those of us here in the Pacific Northwest are facing a cold spring that has left our poor farmers scrambling to provide for us.
I’m getting lots of nice herbs, […]

Union Square Greenmarket: Ramps


In a moment both shimmering and tantalizing, ramps have arrived.  Signifying the return of the fairy tale bounty of the summer Union Square Greenmarket, in flavor, ramps are a delightfully delicate cross between garlic and leek.
Trim off the bulb, and wash, pying attention to where the leaves separate.
Zucchini Ramp Omelet

Sauté one small diced zucchini in […]

Getting the Most Out of Your Farmer’s Market


Spring weather may finally, finally be here, and that means here in the Northeast, ’tis the season for Farmers Markets, and I, for one, cannot wait.  In the “green” issue of Domino magazine (March 2008), Cynthia Kling gave her top tips for getting the most out of visits to your local farmer’s market:

Arrive early - before […]