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Market Watch: Asparagus

Because of the asparagus allergy I developed a few years ago, all I can do is stare wistfully at asparagus… Continue reading »

May Wah Vegetarian Market: A Taiwanese Family Business

Lily Ng, the manager of May Wah Vegetarian Market (and daughter of its owners), is not a vegetarian. Or, as… Continue reading »

Market Watch: Maitake Mushrooms, aka Hen-of-the-Woods

Maitake mushrooms are supposedly extremely good for you. Some people say they help promote brain growth, others say they help… Continue reading »

Market Watch: Purple Daikon Radish

This time of year the farmer’s markets are dominated by root vegetables and hear greens. That doesn’t mean there’s no… Continue reading »

Market Watch: Get Freekeh

I’ve been eating a lot of whole grains lately, so when I saw that Cayuga Organics was selling freekeh I… Continue reading »

Market Watch: The Hurricane Freak-Out Edition

The Windsor Terrace Greenmarket was more crowded than usual this morning. I assume it’s due to te impending arrival of… Continue reading »

Market Watch: Sweet Dumpling Squash

I guess I can’t deny that it’s fall anymore. There were several varieties of squash at the Farmer’s Market this… Continue reading »