I went to the LIC Greenmarket yesterday with my mom and cousin Vicky. Although I was expecting it to be more bountiful, it was nonetheless a good experience. There were about 6 stands with local fruits, vegetables and interesting baked goods. One place in particular that caught my eye was a stand called Not Just Rugelach, which boasted amazing-looking baked goods such as homemade pies, cookies, brownies, granola and to be perfectly honest, I didn't see the rugelach!
My mom's attention went directly to the fresh berries of all kinds such as gooseberries, boysenberries and currants. We have a great family recipe for a cool, summer fruit soup, so she decided to buy two types of gooseberries, which she hasn't had since we moved here from Slovakia. The recipe is the same as for my grandma's Hungarian cherry soup. I recommend to let it sit overnight and enjoy the next day--we'll be eating ours soon at lunchtime and I can't wait.
All in all, the LIC Greenmarket provided a nice organic offering that I'll take advantage of again. The atmosphere was lovely and festive, with someone singing and playing the guitar--it was a nice, little organic getaway.
Long Island City Greennarket - July 11 - November 21
Saturdays from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.48th Avenue at 5th Street
Image by www.cenyc.orgEarlier this week, I mentioned the importance of eating good-quality, organic food and I wanted to provide you with some resources for where to get it.
Starting this week, the Astoria and LIC Greenmarkets will be open, operating once a week from now until November. I'll be frequenting the LIC Greenmarket more than the Astoria location since it's open on a Saturday. See below for details on locations and times, not only in Astoria and LIC but across Queens.
Astoria Greenmarket - July 8 - November 25
Wednesdays from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
14th Street at 31st Avenue
Long Island City Greennarket - July 11 - November 21
Saturdays from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.48th Avenue at 5th Street
Jackson Heights Greenmarket - June 7 - November 22Sundays from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.34th Avenue at 77th StreetSunnyside Greenmarket - June 6 - December 19Saturdays from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Skillman Avenue at 43rd Street
Corona Greenmarket - July 10 - November 20
Fridays from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Roosevelt and 103rd Street
Atlas Park Greenmarket - June 6 - November 21
Saturdays from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Cooper Avenue at 80th Street
A local organic foods chef, Stephanos Koullias is organizing another cooking class at Sai Organics. This will be more than just food preparation--the day will take you to LIC farmer's market where you'll shop for ingredients and then bring them back to Sai, where you'll cap off the day by enjoying your creations with others. Koullias' style is organic (pun indended) and you won't follow any rigid recipes. Techniques will flow freely and are open to your creative culinary interpretations.
When: Saturday, September 13th from 2p - 6p
Meet at: Sai Organics in Astoria - 30-21 30th Avenue, Astoria NY 11103
Cost: $60 for 1 ticket or $110 for 2 tickets (a portion of the proceeds will benefit the city's greenmarkets).Transportation: Provided
Contact: skoullias@gmail.com or Sai Organics at 718.278.1726
I went to the LIC Greenmarket yesterday with my mom and cousin Vicky. Although I was expecting it to be more bountiful, it was nonetheless a good experience. There were about 6 stands with local fruits, vegetables and interesting baked goods. One place in particular that caught my eye was a stand called Not Just Rugelach, which boasted amazing-looking baked goods such as homemade pies, cookies, brownies, granola and to be perfectly honest, I didn't see the rugelach!
