Lucy Says Goodbye

Dear Foodies: It turns out that I need to give up this blog. So, I’m hoping that you can find another to tell you what the news is on the Union Square Greenmarket report. I’ve loved doing this for you, but the time has come to say goodbye. To my farmer friends, this has been so much fun and you have been so great, and I’ve loved you. To my readers, well, you’re on your own! But thank you all for reading.
Love,
Lucy 

(This was posted by a friend of hers.  Lucy dictated what she wanted to say to me.)

Just dropping in to remind people that the Wednesday Greenmarket will include some of your favorite Saturday farmers!

I saw fresh cranberries and other seasonal goodies there last week and recommend that you check with your farmer today about Wednesday.

Sorry I still can't make it to the Greenmarket, but am hoping to be back soon.
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!  (And remember that there will not be a market in Union Square next Friday. Tuesday, November 22nd MARKET IS OPEN featuring Friday producers)

I want to thank the Union Square Greenmarket farmers for their generosity and good will.

I'm looking forward to seeing everyone soon and getting back in gear.  I've missed you all very much.

Lucy

A note to my readers!

I'm taking a bit of a break, but should be back in October. Meanwhile, you should look forward to Buzzard Krest grapes and grape juices, peak tomatoes and stone fruit, and other delicious fruits and vegetables.

Hoping to see you all soon!

Lucy

Donut peaches! White and yellow peaches! Check out Oak Grove, Locust Grove, Sycamore, Caradonna, and others for these and other stone fruit.

James Durr

Norwich Meadows, Lani, Stokes, Cherry Lane, and many others have several kinds of small and large squash and eggplants.

Stokes lima beans

Seatuck fish and seafood

Eckerton, Norwich, and others have tasty looking heirloom tomatoes, and Eckerton and Stokes have delicious cherry tomatoes.

Norwich tomatillos

 Norwich and Lani have many kinds of bean, including string beans, flat beans, and others.

Il Fiori lilies

To see these and other stands and produce: http://tinyurl.com/zgdrxx9

Hoeffner watermelons

Donut peaches! Yellow and white peaches! Black, red, and yellow currants! Heirloom tomatoes and many varieties of cherry tomato!

James Durr

Stokes

Corn, sweet and hot peppers, many many varieties of squash, melons, and did I say PEACHES and HEIRLOOM TOMATOES?

Butter clams at Seatuck

It's a great day in the market, but hothothot! I came home exhausted from the heat with a terrific haul:
Peaches, heirloom tomatoes, lettuce, sour cherry jam, blueberries, Persian cucumbers, a smoked duck from Quattro, a bluefish fillet from Seatuck. Oh, and strawberries (tri-stars) from Mountain Sweet Berry.

Oak Grove's white peaches

D'Attolico

To see these and other stands and produce: http://tinyurl.com/gwjpxqt

Norwich Meadows

Locust Grove red currants

Eckerton heirloom and other cherry tomatoes

White and yellow peaches at Toigo! Yellow peaches at Oak Grove! Peaches and nectarines at Treelicious!

Toigo

Samascott has sweet and sour cherries, blueberries, and other fruit. Heirloom tomatoes have made their first appearance at Norwich Meadows and Oak Grove.

Norwich

Several stands, including Norwich Meadows, Madura, Miglorelli, Lucky Dog, and Stokes, have many varieties of squash. Norwich also has many sizes and types of eggplant, in addition to a wide selection of heirloom tomatoes. Toigo also has good looking tomatoes and Stokes has their delicious cherry tomatoes.

Oak Grove

Well, what can I say? It's HOT, and yet worth a visit to Union Square.  If you are heat-tolerant, there is a celebration of Greenmarket's 40th anniversary this afternoon!

Samascott sour cherries

To see these and other stands and produce: http://tinyurl.com/jx6mwzz