Rice Rocks
Rice, a staple food for more than half of the earth's population, is an amazing grain.

The Full Sturgeon Moon
A fish in the sky? Discover why August's full moon is named after a large fish.

Cooking tips from Grandma Blanche Bianco
Wonder how to deglaze a pan or make bechamel sauce? Grandma Bianco has passed on a few tips for those who may be a bit new to the kitchen.

Grandma's Cooking How-to's
If you are experimenting with some new recipes this month, check out these "how-to"s from Grandma Blanche Bianco. She'll teach how to boil pasta, make bechamel sauce and more.

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

Move Over Phil!
Groundhogs aren't the only animals that predict weather. Besides groundhogs, there are many animals that are known to have weather predicting abilities. Learn which ones predict what kind of weather here.

Dog Days End – A Fish is in the Sky!
Where did the term, "Dog Days of Summer" originate? Look to the sky.

Wedding Traditions…Where Did They Come From?
If you're planning a winter wedding, you may want to read up on a few of these traditons.

Preventing Motion Sickness
Tips to make that holiday flight (or boat ride) a lot smoother.

Look -- It's a Shooting Star!
Don't miss one of the year's best meteor showers. The Perseids peak August 12.

Go to Sleep - Naturally
Tips to help you fall asleep naturally, even if the holidays have you all stirred up.

Jambalaya
Enjoy this spicy Cajun favorite.

Barbecued Beef Brisket Recipe

Chicken Casserole with Wild Rice
Treat your family like royalty with this deliciously elegant casserole. A majestic combination of tender chicken, wild rice, slivered almonds, and mushrooms.

Okra Casserole
Serve this favorite over a bowl of long-grain rice with a piece of hot cornbread.

Go to Sleep - Naturally
August 1, 2006 9:17 AM

Full Moon Names and Their Meanings
View More Farmers' Almanac TV Videos » Full Moon names date back to Native Americans, of what is now the northern and eastern United States. The tribes kept track of the seasons by giving distinctive names to each recurring full...