Frozen Peas Come to the Rescue
Here is an easy way to make an ice pack in a hurry with ingredients from the cabinet or freezer.

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

Freeze the Peas? Yes Please!
Simple tips for freezing Snow Peas and Sugar Snap Peas, so they'll always taste fresh.

Weather Glossary
Ever wonder what an anemometer measures? Or what a dust devil is? Here's a helpful glossary of popular weather terms.

Where Does Hail Come From?
First appearing in the 2006 Farmers' Almanac Ouch, that hurts. Hail is just frozen raindrops, but they can range in size from a small pea to a grapefruit.

Pumpkins for Health!
Why eat pumpkins? Few calories, lots of iron, protein, calcium and more.

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

Treating Sprains with Ice Packs
Has the winter weather got you down?

Frostnip and Frostbite
Do you know the difference between frostnip and frostbite?

The Year of No Summer
In prolonged human suffering, no other disaster in New England in history matched the frigid summer of 1816, the coldest in American annals. To this day, no accurate record exists as to the number who perished, or what the financial loss might have been in a winter that lasted from November of 1815 until April 1817. No other event, other than the Gold Rush of 1849, had as much impact upon westward migration as did the "Year of No Summer."

Extreme Weather Stories
Hurricanes, Tornadoes, and Thunderstorms Did hail wreck your car? Wonder why hurricanes form? Do you live in an area prone to twisters? Check out this informative and interesting story about extreme weather conditions.

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

One Potato, Two Potato, Three Potato, Four: The Story of America's Favorite Vegetable
Americans love potatoes, whether it's fried, baked or mashed. They have become one of America's favorite vegetables. In this article, we will get to the roots of the potato, where it came from, and how it made its way onto our plates, and into our hearts.

How Does Ice Make Drinks Cold?
When you touch ice it's cold. Add it to a drink and the drink gets cold. But how does this frozen water make things cold?

Where did Ice Cream Come From?
You scream . . . I scream . . . We all scream for ICE SCREAM ...but who Screamed first? Learn about the history of this popular dessert.

Secret Ingredients for Better Tasting Dishes
Almanac Approved!

Stormy Weather for the Southern States
Is there a wet or rainy season in the southern US states? After a dry summer, it might be good to know when the rainy season may begin.

The Classic Bruise
Black and Blue? Learn why bruises occur and what some natural and easy ways help prevent or minimize bruising.

Winning Apple Pie Recipes
Farmers' Almanac readers elected Apple Pie as America's Dessert. Now check out our top three winning recipes for this tasty pie.

Are You Ready for Fall?
Inside and Out? Fall is here! Here's a useful checklist for inside and outside chores that should be done before the cooler weather hits full force.

Timely Weather Definitions
Do you know what these words really mean? Are "squalls" predicted in your area? Do you know what is meant by squalls? What is the halo around the moon caused by?

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.

November's Full Beaver Moon
On Saturday, November 24th, the moon will be full. Learn why this month's full moon is called the full beaver moon.

Favorite Warming Recipes For Winter Meals
Cold outside? Warm up with these flavorful recipes.

8 New and Useful Ways to Use Clothespins!
Clothespins work great for a variety of reasons. Find out what these reasons are here.

Summer Food Safety Tips
Warmer weather means more picnics and outdoor food. Here are some simple but important tips on ways to keep food safe this summer.

What the Hail?
Learn more about thunderstorms and hail. Inside a thunderstorm, there are many crazy things - updrafts, winds, ice. Find out more about hail and thunderstorms.

Organic Broccolini & Spinach Soup

Roast Turkey
The king of all table birds is the turkey. Although it is appearing more often at times other than Thanksgiving and Christmas, the turkey deserves an appearance regularly in the daily diet. Not only is it mighty good eating, it's a valuable source of proteins, vitamin B and iron. And it's low in calories.

Farmhouse Chicken Noodle Soup
A Soothing Comfort Food That's Great for What Ails 'Ya.

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!"

Blueberry Buckle

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

Eggplant Taco Bake
A delicious dish for eggplant lovers!

Fruit Soup

Chicken Alfredo Spaghetti
Comforting, easy, and delicious this is a twist from the regular spaghetti dish.

Green Bean & Mushroom Casserole
An easy way to make sure you family eats their greens!

Shrimp-Shell Chow Mein
There's nothing plain about this savory combination!

Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas
Mild, but very tasty chicken Enchilada dish is surprisingly quick to assemble.

Celery Salad
A cool, crisp salad adds crunch and contrast to any menu. You can also use dried cranberries and walnuts.

Spinach Pie
This is one pie you won't feel guilty about eating! A sumptuous and healthy blend of spinach, eggs, and cheese.

Summertime Special Drink

Summertime Ice Cream Special
This refreshing summer drink will cool you down.

Spinach Balls

Dirty Rice
A Southern, all-time favorite. Make it as spicy or mild as you please. It is hearty on a cold winter's night. If you are cooking for a crowd, this recipe can easily be doubled. Be sure to serve this with cornbread!

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.

Crunch Pea Salad

Marinated Bean Salad
This is a healthy, fresh tasting bean salad that will give you an easy way to enjoy the many nutritional benefits of beans.

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

Strawberry Fruit Punch

Hawaiian Sundae

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

Banana Frost
This frozen delight can be a wonderful snack or dessert.

Weather Wisdom: Hail
Do you know what causes these icy pellets to fall from the sky? Learn here in Weather Wisdom!

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

Specialty Ice Cream Pies
August 16, 2006 7:55 AM

Freezing Snow Peas and Sugar Snap Peas
June 5, 2006 11:34 AM

Energy saving tips from Sustainable Enterprises
September 15, 2005 2:23 PM

Handy Ice Packs for Treating Sprains
December 28, 2005 2:33 PM

American Agriculture Trivia Quiz – 1
August 11, 2006 12:11 PM

Strawberry Stats
March 31, 2006 8:34 AM

Thanksgiving Traditions
November 16, 2007 2:47 PM

Farmers' Almanac Weather Outlook for Alaska
Farmers' Almanac Weather Summary for Alaska Due to Alaska's fairly constant weather patterns, the Farmers' Almanac provides an overall climatological summary for Alaska. This summary should give you a good idea of what type of weather to expect...

Weather Glossary
Below are some common, and uncommon, weather terms. Absolute Zero The temperature at which all molecular motion ceases, equal to -459.67 degrees Fahrenheit or -273.16 degrees Celsius.Anemometer An instrument for measuring wind force and speed. Aurora A glow of colored...