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Pumpkins . . . Yum!

Pumpkins . . . Yum!

Fall is synonymous with pumpkins. Learn how to cook fresh pumpkins and try these tasty recipes.

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Favorite Fall Recipes

Favorite Fall Recipes

We asked our Facebook Fans what their favorite fall foods were. Pumpkins, apples, and chili came out on top. Here are a few tasty fall recipes that include some of these fall favorites.

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Easy Pumpkin Pie

Easy Pumpkin Pie

A tasty holiday tradition made easy.

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Please Pass the Pie

Please Pass the Pie

These unique recipes are sure to be a hit with your Thanksgiving guests.

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Pumpkin Dip

Pumpkin Dip

A savory appetizer you can serve with gingersnaps.

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The Agony of Defeat

For some people it is all about winning. For others, it is how you play the game. Each year I look forward to Columbus Day for the Giant Pumpkin Regatta held in Damariscotta (Maine). TLC goes into growing a 450 lb orange pumpkin boat. Then, it gets painted (this time a cow) and finally, a… Continue Reading »

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Pumpkin Tomato Bisque

Pumpkin Tomato Bisque

Pumpkins are not merely for decoration. Warm up with this tasty treat.

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Apple Cider Season

Apple Cider Season

Autumn is the time for sipping cider. Learn more about this seasonal favorite and how it can be used for cooking.

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Prepare and Freeze Fresh Pumpkin Easily

Prepare and Freeze Fresh Pumpkin Easily

Want to reuse those pumpkins on your steps for a wonderful Thanksgiving pie?

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If you notice a hole in the upper left-hand corner of your Farmers' Almanac, don't return it to the store! That hole isn't a defect; it's a part of history. Starting with the first edition of the Farmers' Almanac in 1818, readers used to nail holes into the corners to hang it up in their homes, barns, and outhouses (to provide both reading material and toilet paper). In 1910, the Almanac's publishers began pre-drilling holes in the corners to make it even easier for readers to keep all of that invaluable information (and paper) handy.

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