Greenmarket: The Complete Guide to New York City's Farmer's Markets : With 55 Recipes

by Pamela Thomas; Barry Benepe; Andrea Sperling

• ISBN13: 9781556709203
• ISBN10: 155670920X
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1999-05-01
• Publisher: Harry N Abrams Inc

Summary

The Heart of This Hardworking Book is an encyclopedia of more than 200 vegetables, fruits, flowers, and prepared foods sold at New York City's farmers markets. Detailed entries with color photographs show consumers how to select, store, preserve, prepare, and serve each item. Featuring more than 50 easy-to-prepare recipes, including several from award-winning New York chefs such as Michael Romano of Union Square Cafe, Jean-Georges Vongerichten of Jean-Georges and Vong, and Mario Batali of Babbo and Po, this complete and practical guide also tells the story of Greenmarket, New York City's system of 27 farmers markets. Book jacket.

Author Biography

Pamela Thomas is the author of many magazine articles and several books including From Garden to Table, The Hog Pit Cookbook, and Romantic Days and Nights in New York City. She lives in Manhattan, very near the Union Square Greenmarket.

Table of Contents

Foreword: Founder of Greenmarket	p. 12
Relishing Abundance: Notes from the Author	p. 14
Greenmarket: Its Life and Times	p. 18
Greenmarket Locations: A Map	p. 32
Greenmarket Harvest Calendar	p. 34
Encyclopedia of Greenmarket Produce
Apples	p. 40
Apricots	p. 44
Artichokes	p. 46
Asparagus	p. 48
Baked Goods	p. 50
Beans	p. 52
Green Beans
Yellow Wax Beans
Purple Wax Beans
French Beans
Romano Beans
Chinese Long Beans
Fava Beans
Soybeans
Lima Beans
Cranberry Beans
Beets	p. 56
Berries	p. 58
Blackberries
Blueberries
Currants
Dewberries
Gooseberries
Huckleberries
Raspberries
Bok Choy and Napa Cabbage	p. 62
Broccoli	p. 64
Brussels Sprouts	p. 66
Cabbage	p. 68
Carrots	p. 70
Cat Grass	p. 72
Cauliflower	p. 74
Celeriac	p. 76
Celery	p. 78
Cheese	p. 80
Cherries	p. 84
Christmas Trees and Evergreens	p. 86
Cider	p. 90
Collard Greens	p. 92
Corn	p. 94
Cucumbers	p. 98
Edible Flowers	p. 100
Eggplant	p. 102
Eggs	p. 104
Fiddlehead Ferns	p. 106
Fish and Seafood	p. 108
Florence Fennel	p. 110
Flowers	p. 112
Cut Flowers and Greens
Potted Flowers and Bulbs
Seedling Flats
Garlic	p. 118
Grapes	p. 120
Greens, Common and Uncommon	p. 124
Arugula
Beet Greens
Broccoli Rabe
Chicory
Chrysanthemum Greens
Dandelion Greens
Escarole
Kale
Mesclun
Mibuna
Mizuna
Mustard Greens
Nasturtium Leaves
Purslane
Radicchio
Radish Greens
Shiso
Sorrel
Swiss Chard
Tatsoi
Turnip Greens
Watercress
Herbs	p. 132
Basil
Catnip
Chervil
Chives
Cilantro
Dill
Fennel
Lemon Balm
Lemongrass
Lemon Verbena
Lovage
Marjoram
Mint
Oregano
Parsley
Rosemary
Sage
Savory
Tarragon
Thyme
Honey and Other Bee Products	p. 140
Horseradish and Other Roots	p. 142
Houseplants	p. 144
Jams, Jellies, and Preserves	p. 146
Jerusalem Artichokes	p. 148
Kohlrabi	p. 150
Leeks	p. 152
Lettuces	p. 154
Bibb
Boston
Frisee
Iceberg
Garden
Mache
Oak Leaf
Red Leaf
Romaine
Maple Syrup	p. 160
Melons	p. 162
Milk and Other Dairy Products	p. 164
Mushrooms	p. 168
Nectarines	p. 172
Okra	p. 174
Onions	p. 176
Parsnips	p. 180
Peaches	p. 182
Pears	p. 184
Peas	p. 186
Garden Peas
Snow Peas
Sugar Snap Peas
Peppers	p. 188
Plums	p. 192
Potatoes	p. 194
Poultry, Meat, and Game	p. 200
Pretzels	p. 202
Pumpkins	p. 204
Quince	p. 206
Radishes	p. 208
Ramps	p. 212
Rhubarb	p. 214
Scallions	p. 216
Spinach	p. 218
Spring Blossoms	p. 220
Sprouts and Shoots	p. 222
Strawberries	p. 224
Sweet Potatoes	p. 226
Tomatillos and Husk Cherries	p. 228
Tomatoes	p. 230
Turnips and Rutabagas	p. 234
Watermelon	p. 236
Winter Squash	p. 238
Wool and Sheepskin	p. 242
Zucchini and Summer Squash	p. 244
Author's Thanks	p. 246
Index	p. 248
Copyright Acknowledgments	p. 254
Metric Conversion Chart	p. 255
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