It was busy at the Union Square Greenmarket yesterday afternoon. With Rosh Hashanah meals being shopped for, and the absolutely gorgeous weather, the market was well used. By 1:30 p.m. many stands were running low, a few were even packing up. What was there was beautiful. This is such a stunning time of year - harvest. The fruits of autumn, especially, are striking.

Maroon D'anjou pears streaked with gold...

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vibrantly pink Honey Crisp apples...

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smoky purple Italian prune plums...

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and tomatoes in every color imaginable.

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