Baking Soda: The Miracle Worker
Baking soda just may be the original natural cure for many health and home related issues.

The Many Helpful Uses of Baking Soda
Baking soda can help clean your dishes, fruits and vegetables, as well as help out with other household chores.

Recipe for a Merry Christmas
No baking necessary! Inspirational directions for a happy holiday.

Best Baking Tips From the Farmers' Almanac
Just in time for Thanksgiving! 'Tis the time to head to the kitchen! The holidays are a great time to bake. Make your time easier by checking out our useful tips.

Soothe Minor Burns
With Every Day Cures The cooking/baking season is upon us. Burns in the kitchen happen all the time. Find out what simple, natural cures can help soothe the burn.

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.

Did Smelly Feet Ruin Valentine's Dinner?
Ahh Valentine's Day. A day to rekindle the romance. The flowers are on the table, the candles are lit, but what is that smell?

Need some help in the kitchen?
Farmers' Almanac shares useful cooking tips. Learn how to make eggs fluffier, meatballs easier, and vegetables more full of flavor.

If You are Missing an Ingredient
Emergency Kitchen Substitutions It never seems to fail. You are preparing a special family dinner and you forgot to pick up a necessary ingredient. Don't fret. There are ways around it.

Making Toothpaste

Choosing Bakeware
When it comes to bakeware, there are different materials to choose from. Traditional choices like ceramic and metal are joined by newcomers like silicone and glass. How do they compare?

Personal Pizzas
Quick, easy and a bit untraditional Make personal pizzas with French bread, tomato bagels and even hoagie rolls. It's easy!

Go GREEN when you Clean
Tired of the toxic and expensive house cleaning supplies? Check out a few of our favorite home-made, greener choices.

A Peanut A Day
March is national peanut month. Find out why you should incorporate peanuts into your daily diet.

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

Farmers' Almanac Tips
For a sustainable, more enjoyable, December

Top Ten Favorite Holiday Treats
From the Farmers' Almanac Looking for some fantastic holiday treats to bake or give away as gifts? Check out our Top Ten Favorite recipes here.

A Sugar Lesson for Sweet Cooking
Before you whip up that special dessert, keep in mind that granulated white sugar differs in size, as well as use in the kitchen.

11 Smart Ways to Make Your Money Last Longer
The cost of living is rising! Here are some of our favorite cost-cutting, penny-pinching tips from past editions of the Farmers’ Almanac:

Tired of Herbs? Plant for Pets!
Get kids involved with the garden this year. Plant a pet or zoo garden.

Prepare and Freeze Fresh Pumpkin Easily
Want to reuse those pumpkins on your steps for a wonderful Thanksgiving pie?

Squash Season
Winter squash are in abundance during autumn. Try these recipes for your next meal or holiday parties.

Secret Ingredients for Better Tasting Dishes
Almanac Approved!

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.

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

Canned vs. Fresh Pumpkin: Big Cost Savings
By preparing fresh pumpkin, you'll get plenty of pumpkin for your pumpkin recipes and dollars in your pocket.

Save Money – Make Your Own Remedies
Natual cures for acne, toothpaste and more. Check out these natural and inexpensive ways to make your own remedies.

No Need for Blanching!
Not every vegetable has to be blanched for freezing. Here are some

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

Memorable Thanksgiving Weather
The first Thanksgiving in Plymouth, Massachusetts in 1621 was blessed with pleasant weather. But since then, other Thanksgiving holidays have not always enjoyed such fair conditions.

Sunflowers: More than a Beautiful Flower
Tips for harvesting, drying and roasting sunflower seeds.

Cook More Efficiently
Get a Second Meal Out of One 6 tips for saving time in the kitchen

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

Don't Throw It Away!

Natural Remedies for Life's Natural Itches
Looking for a natural way to soothe a rash, stop poison ivy from itching, or keep bug bites from bugging you? Check out some natural remedies that really work.

Little Known Pumpkin Facts
What do pumpkins have to do with freckles and snakebites? What state grows the most pumpkins annually?

Have you Exercised your Senses Lately
Tune into life's simple pleasures by exercising your senses. Learn how here.

Helpful Holiday Hints
To make Thanksgiving more memborable The holidays can be a crazy time of year. Check out some of our favorite helpful hints for ways to make this holiday better.

The Powers of Vinegar
Running out of household ideas that are simple and inexpensive to do? Try opening your closet and digging out that bottle of vinegar.

Too Busy to Exercise? Think Again.
Simple Ways to Sneak in Exercise. Life is busy, but exercise is important. Check out our easy ways to sneak in some exercise.

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

Perfect Father's Day Foods
Treat dad to a special dinner or lunch. Check out these delicious dad-approved recipes.

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.

Dinner In a Flash
Think you don't have time to cook a good dinner? Think again!

Cooking with Warming Spices
Learn how to warm yourself up from the inside out by adding these spices to your menu.

Top Five Foods For Picnics and Cookouts
(And Some Tasty Recipes!) Cook up some fantastic foods this Memorial Day. Check out our favorites here.

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

6 Tasty Treats for Trick-or-Treaters
Are you haunted by what to serve at your Halloween party? No need to fear--try these ghastly goodies!

Columbus's Legacy: I'm Lost!
Sometimes the best discoveries are unintended. Sometimes the best discoveries are unintended.

Old-Fashioned Strawberry Shortcake
Get some fresh strawberries and treat yourself to something very special.

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

Roasted Potatoes
Roasted potatoes coated with olive oil and your favorite herbs, are always a crowd pleaser.

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!"

Thanksgiving Yams with Topping
Kids will love this dish (and so will you).

Macaroni and Cheese
Mac and Cheese is comfort food for the soul.

Peppers Stuffed With Shrimp

Chicken and Asparagus Amandine
This recipe gives you a quick and easy way to enjoy the delicious tastes of chicken and asparagus.

Sauerkraut Surprises

Curried Citrus Chicken

Baked Eggplant
A flavorful eggplant casserole that's delicious as a main course or large appetizer

Sour Cream

Barbecued Spareribs
Sweet and spicy barbecued spareribs with a touch of hot sauce.

Pumpkin Bread
A treat the whole family will enjoy.

Fancy Potatoes
This looks like a very fancy side dish, but is actually easy to do. Definitely a unique way to serve potatoes.

Butter Fingers

Marvelous Mexican Casserole
Pour green chili gravy over the top of this casserole for added flavor with this can't miss meal!

Shepherd's Pie
This simple recipe can be made with ground beef or Sunday's left-over roast.

Peach Fritters

Chocolate Yum Yum Cake
We can't think of a better Chocolate Cake Moment than to have fun in the kitchen making Chocolate Yum Yum Cake!

Easy Apple Crisp
A no-fuss apple crisp recipe that's heaven in every bite.

Baked Stuffed Shrimp
A quick and tasty appetizer ideal for preparing ahead of time and popping in the oven just before guests arrive.

Veal Parmigiana
Family and friends won't get enough of this fast and easy recipe!

Baked Rainbow Trout “Edmond”
A tasty baked trout that's simple and quick to prepare but fit for a dinner party.

Mushroom Casserole
This dish is a simple combination of mushrooms, stuffing, & cheese.

Mexican Chicken Bake
Try this spicy chicken dish for dinner tonight.

Baked Cornish Hens with Honey Sauce
Succulent Cornish hens are roasted and then coated with a sweet, honey glaze.

Candied Yams
Candied sweet potatoes are especially good with roasted turkey, and this recipe is extra good.

Baked Apple and Carrot Slices
This side dish is great served with pork, ham, or sausages.

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

Mick's Corn Pudding

Chicken Cordon Bleu

Individual Coffee Cakes

American Pizza (Italian Pie)
You can make hot, fresh pizza just like the professionals do!

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

Tomato Halves with Herbs
This is a great recipe with an endless number of uses!

Festive Glazed Ham
A dish that is incredibly easy to prepare, and yet great tasting. Stud with cloves for a festive look.

Peanut Butter Bars

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

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

Brussel Sprouts and Chestnuts
Nutritious as well as delicious.

New England Brown Bread
For a special treat, serve with Baked Beans and Codfish Cakes

Eggplant Fritters

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.

Company Potatoes
These potatoes are a real crowd pleaser. Great for breakfast with a side of eggs or served up as a hearty entree for dinner.

Hot Buttered Nuts

Polenta
Polenta is just cornmeal. It was something my mother made often. She made it instead of potatoes, and it was incredibly delicious. It is a dish that was quite common in Florence, her native region of Italy.

Cabbage Rolls

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

Apple Pancakes
Serve with cinnamon gravy or your favorite hot apple syrup!

Apple Spiced Muffins
These are great any time of year. Plus, they’ll leave your house smelling divine.

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

Hot Cakes A La Henry
Cook over low to medium heat for two minutes, or until hotcakes have golden undersides.

Creme Brulee French Toast

Pumpkin Biscuits
These pumpkin biscuits are slightly sweet and can be made a day ahead.

Lemon Bread

Chocolate Pecan Cookies

Crackly Gingersnaps
These cookies are a real treat.

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.

Cranberry-Orange Loaf Recipe

Mashed Potato Refrigerator Rolls
These refrigerator rolls can be made with leftover mashed potatoes. After the dough is made, shape rolls into a variety of styles.

Angel Biscuits
These yeast biscuits are quick and easy to make...no waiting for dough to rise.

Microwave Peanut Brittle
This peanut brittle is so easy to make using the microwave.

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

Parmesan Potato Skins

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

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

Criss-Cross Brown Sugar Cookies

Frosted Butter Cookies

Blueberry Buckle

Barbecued Party Apples
Topped with a scoop of ice-cream, this warm dessert will earn you rave reviews.

Pumpkin Pancakes
This is a fun and different breakfast that all the kids will enjoy.

Oatmeal Muffins

Everlasting Bran Muffins

Eggnog Snickerdoodles
Easy, yummy, holiday cookie.

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

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

Simple, but Tasty Peanut Butter Cookies
These easy peanut butter cookies are a treat for the children to enjoy making.

Hush Puppies

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

Sauerkraut Surprise Cake

Hershey's Chocloate Fudge Cake

Peach Cobbler
August is Peach Month. It's time to turn those fresh peaches into a sweet tasty cobbler.

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

Buttermilk Fried Chicken
This golden chicken will remind you of Mom and home - there's nothing quite like a crispy piece topped with creamy gravy and mashed potatoes on the side.

Golden Brick Alley Bread
What a wonderful discovery--this Brick Alley Bread! It tastes of honey and is loaded with golden raisins.

Sour Cream Biscuits
Sour cream has a wonderful way of helping produce moist baked goods, such as these delicate biscuits.

Blackberry Pie
There is nothing quite like a blackberry pie warm from the oven.

Raisin Drops

Bill Barker's Beer Bread
When it comes to minimum input and maximum output in the kitchen, beer bread is about as good as it gets.

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

Cherry Cream Tarts

Monkey Bread

Baked Potato Soup
A loaded baked potato soup recipe, this soup incorporates baking potatoes, bacon, cheese, sour cream, and other vegetables and seasonings.

Green Cleaners - Mother Earth Minute with Bryan Welch
No one would ever eat something that they clean with ... Would they? Bryan Welch reveals some non-toxic lternatives to traditional cleaning products.

Waste Not, Want Not – Trash into Treasure
May 12, 2008 12:05 AM

Farmers’ Almanac Top Ten Ideas for Removing Stains (in an earth-friendly way)
September 22, 2008 10:16 AM

Thinking Green Can Add Green to Your Wallet
January 25, 2008 12:11 AM

Cleaning Products Exposed!
July 8, 2008 1:33 PM

March - Maple Syrup
March 4, 2008 2:38 PM

Summer Survival Tips
April 28, 2008 12:59 PM

Make your own toothpaste
May 8, 2007 2:44 PM

Cooking Outside the Bread Box
September 5, 2005 10:28 PM

Muffin Firestarters: A Good Gift and Way to Start a Fire
January 25, 2006 1:07 PM

Suggestions for Homemade Cleaning Products
September 23, 2008 10:52 AM

Freezing the Harvest without Blanching
August 14, 2006 10:58 AM

Stinging Caterpillars
August 11, 2006 10:04 AM

Thanksgiving Traditions
November 16, 2007 2:47 PM

Miscellaneous Cooking, Kitchen and Other Tips
August 30, 2005 3:24 PM