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Market trends

Posted on June 27, 2009 by David

Still overloaded on vegetables from last week’s market trip, I pared down the purchases today. Boston lettuce, red chard, garlic scapes (the curly things), country sourdough loaf, asparagus, first cherries of the season, heirloom cherry tomatoes (tomatoes will be a … Continue reading →

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David and the Chocolate Factory

Posted on June 20, 2009 by David

I didn’t include one of the vendors in my original post about the Union Square Farmer’s Market because I don’t consider them a seasonal addition, but rather a permanent fixture in our neighborhood. I’m talking about Taza Chocolate. I first … Continue reading →

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Market Futures

Posted on June 13, 2009 by David

Another shopping day at the Union Square Farmer’s Market. It was sunny today, so all the food tourists were out. I kept tripping over leashes — shouldn’t dogs be kept away from the food? Fortunately the lack of canine etiquette … Continue reading →

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What Are We Buying?

Posted on June 10, 2009 by David

The day after I posted about the Union Square Farmer’s Market, I saw this infographic, courtesy of The Onion: I could have purchased any of those items — with the exception of the cheese popcorn — but I decided to … Continue reading →

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To Market, To Market

Posted on June 6, 2009 by David

The Union Square Farmer’s Market opened for the season today. My summer Saturday ritual now begins: Up at 8, quick breakfast, walk down the hill to the market, and buy vegetables, fruit, and meat with an eye toward the week’s … Continue reading →

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Reach out to Someone and the Somebodies

Posted on February 21, 2009 by David

U2’s Bono loves to talk to his audience during instrumental breaks. He usually goes on about politics or saving the planet, but every now and then he engages in Joycean free association (it must be a Dublin thing). If you’re … Continue reading →

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Shepard Fairey was here

Posted on February 10, 2009 by David

I met Shepard Fairey on the corner of Mass. Ave. and Newbury Street in June of 2000. He was climbing down from a utility pole, where he had just plastered his ubiquitous Obey stickers. I introduced myself, he handed me … Continue reading →

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Boston Molasses Disaster

Posted on January 15, 2009 by David

Today is the 90th anniversary of the Boston Molasses Disaster, in which a large molasses tank burst and a wave of molasses rushed through the streets of the North End at an estimated 35 mph, killing 21 and injuring 150. Remember, … Continue reading →

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The Place Where All the History Comes From

Posted on January 1, 2009 by David

We live in the Prospect Hill neighborhood of Somerville, just a block below the crest of the hill. There’s a tower at the top, with a flagpole flying an early American flag. It’s the Grand Union Flag, and it was … Continue reading →

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