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Easter Candy Everywhere
Did the Easter Bunny leave lots of goodies in baskets? Check out some sweet statistics on Easter candy.

How much do you know about eggs?
Are brown eggs better? What does grade AA mean when talking about eggs? Find the answers and more here.

Earliest Easter You Will See In Your Lifetime
Unless you are 95 or over. Easter 2008 was on March 23rd, one of the earliest dates in can occur. But why?

Nutrition Myths Busted
Should you eat brown eggs or white eggs? Margarine or butter? Can eating celery burn fat?

Got Eggs?
Preparation tips How to prepare eggs like a pro

Easter Dinner Favorites
Tasty Recipes for Easter Looking for some new recipes for this spring holiday. Check out three favorites here.

Eggs Are Good For You
Eggs really aren't as bad as they're cracked up to be.

Celebrating Easter Nature's Way
Making natural dye colors out of fruits, vegetables, and other everyday items you can find in your home or garden is both easy and fun.

Must Read Cooking Tips
Learn how to make eggs fluffier, meatballs easier, and vegetables more full of flavor.

Why Color Eggs?
Easter lore revealed. Easter is almost here! Coloring eggs is a yearly tradition but did you ever wonder why we color them?

Don't Throw Out the Egg Carton
It Can Be Recycled For Many Household Uses Egg cartons make it easy to sort, organize and house screws and bolts. They have many other uses too.

Take Our Eggciting Quiz
And learn more about your personality.

Remembering the Perfect Storm
The Halloween Nor'easter of 1991 has been immortalized in print and on film. But what made this storm so "perfect"?

A Full PINK Moon?!
You've heard of a "blue" moon but what is a "pink" moon?

Where did we get Mardi Gras from?
Mardi Gras is right around the corner. Learn more about the traditions behind this festival of fun.

Make Your Own Eggnog
Recipe and More! Make your own eggnog this holiday season. It's fun, easy, and tasty.

Thunder, Lightning and SNOW?
Is there such thing as Ever hear thunder during a snowstorm? Is it possible? Discover what winter thunderstorms are all about.

Breakfast That Will Stick To Your Ribs
Try these hearty recipes for your weekend breakfast or brunch.

Eat Your Colors!
Eating a rainbow of colors can improve your health.

Need a Holiday?
August has more of them than you think! Just because there are no major holidays in August doesn't mean there is nothing to celebrate.

Valentine's Trivia
According to legend, a woman who sees a sparrow overhead on Valentine's Day will marry a poor man.

No lie George, here’s a good cherry pie!
Cherries are almost as popular as our first president. But are they nutritious? Do they really help lower cholesterol?

Weekly Wisdom
From the Farmers' Almanac Looking for a more natural moth ball remedy? Ever wonder what cloves are? Find the answers and more here.

Tasty Tomato Treats
Nothing taste better than fresh tomatoes recently picked from the garden.

An Early St. Patrick's Day!
St. Patrick's Day is usually celebrated on the 17th of March, but not this year.

Think Snow is Only for Winter? Think Again!
Spring is here, which means no more snow, right? Not so fast!

What the Heck is a Parsnip?
Get to know this tasty tuber!

Touchdown! Winning Appetizers for the Big Game
Please any football fan with these great appetizers.

You Say Tomato, I Say Let’s Eat!
Red, ripe tomatoes are abundant right now. Try these delicious recipes, and enjoy the health benefits!

Memorable Halloween Weather Events
Forget the ghosts and goblins. Halloween has had some scary weather over the past 20 years. Here are a couple of the most memorable nights.

Back-To-School Breakfast Fun!
Your children will have fun helping make these quick and easy breakfast recipes.

Low-Cal Snacks for Your New Year's Diet
Stay on target with your weight loss plans by keeping these diet-friendly snacks within easy reach.

Putting plastic snakes to work
A few good uses for plastic snakes that may have not crossed your mind. Read More

Delectable Valentine's Cheesecakes
Find out how to make the perfect cheesecake for your Valentine.

Please Pass the Pie
Postively Palatable Recipes. These unique recipes are sure to be a hit with your Thanksgiving guests.

How Safe is your Food?
We all hope we're feeding our family safe food, but how can we be sure?

Useful and Timely Tips from the Farmers' Almanac
Did you know that apples will turn lettuce brown? Or what to do if the plastic wrap you use is clinging to itself? Find the answers and more here.

What to Eat For New Year’s Good Luck
What you eat January 1 could determine the success of your new year.

How Do You Sleep Tight?
Ever wonder where the phrases “sleep tight” and “don’t let the bedbugs bite” came from?

Handy Measuring Equivalents
Wondering how much a pound of wheat equates to? Look no further.

Make Your Own Cooking Mixes
Save Time and Money Like the convenience of store-bought cookie, cake, brownie and other mixes, but don't like the cost? Here's a solution.

How to Cook Healthier in the New Year
Here are a few tips on how to lower the fat and calories in your everyday cooking.

Parsley Growing Like a Weed?
Easy ways to preserve an abundant herb crop. Herbs are great year-round. Here are some easy ways to preserve your herb crop this summer.

Fresh From the Farmers’ Almanac Kitchen: Recipes From the Garden
Try these great recipes for summer fresh vegetables and herbs.

What the Heck is a Rutabaga?
This jumbo root vegetable with the strange name can make a tasty addition to your table.

8 Smarter Ways to Use Your Microwave
Find out how to make your microwave work for you.

Natural Sources for Essential Vitamins and Minerals
Looking to eat healthier? Find out which foods provide the vitamins and minerals you need.

Game Day: Top 10 Picks For Healthy Snacking
Want ideas for healthy, low-calorie snacks for the game? Look no further.

3 Yummy Mother's Day Treats
Looking for a new recipe for Mother's Day? Here are a few favorites from the Farmers' Almanac.

Historic Blizzards
Check out these powerful storms Winter 2008 starts on December 21, but snow has already made its appearance in many places. Read on about some historical storms.

The Stories Behind Food Names
What did gambling have to do with sandwiches?

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

Chinese Food – It’s Not Just for Takeout
What could be better than Chinese takeout? How about homemade Chinese cuisine?

Slow Cooking: Hints and Recipes for the Crock Pot
Dinner is never easier than when you use the crock pot. Get helpful hints and great recipes here.

Does Thanksgiving Dinner make you Sleepy?
Find out why here. Tryptophan, an amino acid found in turkey, is often used as an excuse for falling asleep after that big holiday meal. But is that truly the culprit?

Longtime Farmers’ Almanac Forecaster Resigns
For immediate release: Caleb Weatherbee hands in his resignation.

The Magical Mysterious Moon
For centuries, the moon has been an object of awe, tall tales, and mysterious powers. Learn more about the many beliefs around the moon here.

A Thorny Problem
Musk Thistle Plants: How to Control This Prolific Weed How to prevent and get rid of this European import.

Plant for Taste
Looking for something else to grow and eat besides vegetables? Consider adding flowers to your list of potential snacks, or as additions to your salad bowl. Here are a few tips and rules for your health, when it comes to munching on flower blossoms.

Foods For Fantastic Complexion
What is the secret to a glowing complexion? It may be the foods you eat.

Pumpkins . . . Yum!
Tasty ides for timely pumpkins. Fall is synonymous with pumpkins. Learn how to cook fresh pumpkins and try these tasty recipes.

How to Deal with Household Pests
Mice making a home in your garage? Houseflies causing havoc in your kitchen? Get useful tips on ways to deal with pests here.

Recipes

Orange Cake
I am not much of a dessert eater, but this is one of my favorites to make and to bring to someone as a gift.

Brunswick Stew
The aromatic signals that broadcast from a slow simmering Brunswick stew brings everyone into the kitchen anxious for a taste.

Boo-berry Coffin Cake
Scare up this cake for all your ghosts and goblins on Halloween. You'll have them shouting "yum" instead of "boo!"

Spinach Souffle'

Sweet Potato Casserole
Sweet, rich, and crunchy. This Southern recipe is a wonderful alternative to candied yams.

Fresh Corn Loaf

Mayonnaise

Spinach Balls
These spinach balls make great appetizers for your next party.

Triple Chocolate Cake

Fresh Apple Cake
When apples are in season, there's nothing finer than a simple apple cake. Although easy to make, this cake is anything but ordinary.

Butterscotch Bread Pudding
This recipe is a nice variation of the typical bread pudding.

Pumpkin-Banana Pancakes
Banana adds a sweet flavorful note to this pumpkin autumn specialty

Chocolate Chocolate Cake
This is the richest chocolate cake around.

Easy Fudge Brownies
These brownies will satisfy the sweet tooth and have you coming back for more.

Chocolatetown Special Cake
A delicious recipe for Chocolate Cake, with Hershey's Cocoa.

Tuna Casserole

Apple Pancakes
Start your weekend mornings with these delightful cakes served with cinnamon gravy or your favorite hot apple syrup!

Cinnamon French Toast
French toast, often known as eggy bread in the UK, is a popular breakfast food in North America.

Cherry Cheese Pie
This is pretty easy to make and makes a creamy sweet ending to any meal.

Judys Carrot Cake
I have made this for church suppers. There is hardly any cake left. They always go back for seconds.

Baked Corn
This old southern recipe goes well with all kinds of meals. Especially at the holidays.

Mexican Cornbread
This cornbread is moist and tasty with just a hint of heat!

Everlasting Bran Muffins

Hershey's Chocolate Fudge Cake

Pumpkin Pecan Apple Cake
A great twist on a holiday pie. That will surely make your mouth water.

Creme Brulee French Toast

Lemon Bread

Crab Soup

Chocolate Pecan Cookies

Black Magic Cake
Spooky dark chocolate cake that's suitable for all your black magic get-togethers.

Sauerkraut Surprises

Bread Pudding
Bread Pudding, first known as a "poor man's pudding", is an old fashioned dessert that has been popular for a long time.

Sauerkraut Surprise Cake

Eggnog Snickerdoodles
Easy, yummy, holiday cookie.

Poached Salmon Steaks With Egg Sauce And Peas
Poached salmon with a rich egg sauce makes a lovely light lunch!

Creamy Rice Pudding (Kugel)
Here is a rich, comforting dessert from Eastern Europe. Its flavor comes from chewy raisins and fragrant nutmeg.

Custard Pie

Crabmeat Spinach Quiche
Try this delicious quiche at your next brunch or luncheon.

Pumpkin Bread
A treat the whole family will enjoy.

Morning Glory Muffins
These easy and tasty muffins are a glorious way to start any day.

Potato Latke Recipe
Here is an old fashioned Eastern European dish that should be revived. It is nourishing and easy to prepare, and a platter of these - served with sour cream and applesauce - is wonderful!

Kelle Carter's Sugar Pumpkin Pie
Small Sugar Pumpkin is an heirloom pumpkin dating back to the 1800's. Dependable and easy to grow, it boasts high quality, stringless, thick, sweet flesh that is great for making pies. Organic seeds are available from Seeds of Change at www.seedsofchange.com.

Peach Fritters

Pumpkin Orange Squares
Great recipe that is good with ice cream, or sold at a bazaar! These are good any time of year.

Lemon Buttermilk Pound Cake
This pound cake has a big splash of lemon flavor and is appropriate for any occasion.

Easy Pumpkin Pie
A tasty holiday tradition made easy.

Bread Stuffing
Delicious and super simple to make!

Strawberry Bread
Use frozen strawberries in this strawberry bread recipe. It's simple, quick and perfect for breakfast!

Mississippi Mud Pie
This sweet treat is sure to please!

Vidalia Onion Pie
If you enjoy onions, you'll probably really love this unique recipe

Mick's Corn Pudding

Lemon Melt-A-Ways
Try these tangy lemon bars for dessert tonight.

Salmon Egg Foo Young

Sour Milk Cookies

Egg Drops for Chicken Soup
Dumplings may be any of a wide variety of dishes, both sweet and savory, in several different cuisines. They are either made from balls of dough or are flattened and sliced.

Baked Spaghetti
If you're bored with regular spaghetti, try this easy baked spaghetti.

Butter Cookies
Bake these traditional favorites and watch the family come running!

7 UP Cake
The lemon-lime soda gives it a unique flavor.

Puffy Egg Cookies
These delicate clouds of puffiness are drop cookies, the easiest type of cookie you can make.

Corn Bread
This is a classic cornbread recipe that can be used in cornbread stuffing or just eaten plain with butter or honey.

Beef Fritters
Lightly breaded and mildly seasoned beef fritters cooked to a golden brown. Top with gravy and serve with mashed potatoes for a delicious meal.

Pumpkin-Pear Pie
Pear dresses up traditional pumpkin pie with gourmet flair.

Creole Omelet
Creole-style cooking is the perfect way to start your morning.

Quiche Lorraine
This classic is the cornerstone of any traditional brunch.

Sour Cream Cookies

Family Favorite Meat Loaf
Serve this hearty meat loaf, and your family will love you.

Breakfast Potato Omelet

Potato Omelet
Try this hearty omelet for breakfast in the morning.

Rise & Shine Cheesy Egg Bake
Start your morning right with a wholesome breakfast.

Baked Pineapple
This great side dish works really well with pork.

Fried Clams
Simple to make and delicious to eat.

Company Breakfast Casserole
It's a hearty breakfast prepared in a single dish!

Pickled Eggs
In Britain, pickled onions and pickled eggs are often sold in pubs and fish & chip shops.