Farmers' Almanac Appetizers
Corn and Sausage Chowder
Try this hearty one pot meal to stay warm!
Navy Bean Chowder
This soup will warm you on a chilly day.
Spiced Pecans
Your Valentine will love you for making these tasty munchies.
Holiday Cheese Ball
Give your holiday cheese ball a zesty new flavor by adding some of your own favorite spices, nuts, meats, and more.
Pumpkin Dip
A savory appetizer you can serve with gingersnaps.
Spinach Balls
These spinach balls make great appetizers for your next party.
Pickled Eggs
In Britain, pickled onions and pickled eggs are often sold in pubs and fish & chip shops.
Green Tomato-Pepper Relish
Have an abundance of tomatoes from the garden? Try this recipe.
Cheese Straws
Serious cheese lovers should try this recipe with jalapeno added for extra zip!
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Farmers' Almanac Long Range Weather
February 12th - February 15th
- Northeast U.S.
Light snow, then fair skies.
- Midwest/Great Lakes U.S.
Flurries, especially Great Lakes.
- Southeast U.S.
Wet weather, then fair skies, milder.
- North Central U.S.
Flurries Northern, Central Plains east. Frigid! Approaching 30 below in parts of Montana, North Dakota.
- South Central U.S.
Scattered snow showers, very cold.
- Northwest U.S.
Gusty winds accompany scattered showers.
- Southwest U.S.
Showery, windy.
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