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Slipping into September
For me, September always signals a fresh start. New beginnings, after a lazy (or crazy) summer, as the case may be. I’ve always admired...
Sep 1, 20223 min read


Adios August
Although, technically, fall does not begin for another month, there is a definite difference once that calendar page is flipped to...
Aug 24, 20223 min read


What's your summer MUST????
We all have those things we must do before it really seems like we’ve fully experienced summer. This week on social media I’ve been...
Aug 17, 20222 min read


Callaloo, currants and cucumber chow
Seeing currants at the market brings back happy childhood memories of berry picking for me. Currants are members of the gooseberry...
Aug 10, 20222 min read


The sights and scents of summer
As colorful tomatoes ripen on the vine and abundantly tumble across farmers market tables, childhood memories of salted tomatoes on fresh...
Aug 4, 20223 min read


Cooling Ceviche and Proud Parents
In the heat of last week’s market, several of us enjoyed the ready-made ceviche and seafood salads at Pura Vida. Their salesperson,...
Jul 27, 20222 min read


Salads, salads, salads and slings
Take a little break from your oven and cooktop this week’s sweltering heat and become one with your salad bowl. Get inspired by the...
Jul 20, 20222 min read


Market vibes
Are you missing Europe this summer? Grab yourself a fluffy pain au chocolat from Wave Hill Breads and a strong espresso from Don Carvajal...
Jul 14, 20223 min read


Apricots!
Did you know that the Chinese were the first to cultivate apricots and that silk dealers are credited for the spread of apricots...
Jul 6, 20222 min read


Celebrate the simple things this weekend
This holiday weekend, focus on the things that bring you joy. Gather close friends around your table for good conversation and delicious...
Jun 30, 20222 min read


This market is Cherry!
When I moved to San Diego for my first newspaper job, I fell into a group of super-talented staff writers who all lived together in a...
Jun 22, 20222 min read


What a doozie of a market this week
Weekends in June are always so busy between end-of-school year events, graduations, weddings and let's not forget Father's Day. Still,...
Jun 16, 20222 min read


Try something new!
It's just as easy to fall into a rut at the market as it is in your home kitchen. Sometimes you just gravitate toward the same items (and...
Jun 8, 20223 min read


We’re at cruising altitude
We're a month into our season and, by now, our vendors have found their groove. And so have our shoppers who have discovered their weekly...
Jun 1, 20222 min read


Summer's Gateway
Fitting that I am writing this today on National Asparagus Day. I have been admiring and devouring the market asparagus, one of our first...
May 25, 20223 min read


Squeaky clean salads, chocolate mint and new juice
One of my favorite "Only in New York" food stories from my newspaper food-writing days was the story I wrote about a Coney Island...
May 19, 20223 min read


We're back and better than ever!
It's been a while! We're so thrilled to continue our tradition of opening on Mother's Day weekend when we celebrate not just all those...
May 4, 20224 min read


Stock up for winter
Our last day of the season is upon us. We'd like to thank you, our shoppers, for your dedication and for keeping our farmers and food...
Dec 15, 20213 min read


Fa La La La
It's going to be downright festive at the market this Saturday with holiday tunes, hot cider and lots of handmade gift options to take...
Dec 10, 20212 min read


Soup for the soul
So we've had our first snowfall. It's time to hunker down and become one with your Dutch Oven for the next three months. The market will...
Dec 1, 20213 min read
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