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Easy Ways to Eat More Eggs
Beyond fried, scrambled, or boiled - great recipes for one of our favorite foods.

Childproofing for the Holidays
Before you dress your children in their best holiday clothes, you may want to call grandma and ask her to put the hard candies and breakable ornaments away.

Did you take your vitamin-D today?
It’s hard to say enough about the health benefits of vitamin D—check out the great things it can do for your body!

Got Dandruff? Grab a lime!
Natural ways to moisturize your scalp. Getting relief from dandruff can be hard at times. Below are a few home remedies that may help an often embarrassing condition.

How Much Energy Does Your Laser Printer Use?
Consider energy use before you take out your wallet If you are interested in conserving energy, you may want to take a hard look at your household appliances. Some add quite a few dollars to your energy bill. .

Why is Good Service so Hard to Schedule?
Sick of waiting on the repair man? So are we! Demand the good service that you deserve.

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.

Take Our Eggciting Quiz
And learn more about your personality.

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

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.

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

What the Pilgrims Really Ate
The "traditional" Thanksgiving meal is hardly traditional, unless you serve wild turkey, venison, and flint corn.

Dandelion: Friend or Foe?
Are dandelions taking over your lawn? Instead of spraying them, maybe you should pick them.

Cold is the Night
When the Stars Shine Bright Is there any truth to this weather lore? And how come the stars seem brighter in colder months?

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

Health and Medical Hints from 1901
Ever been told to chew on a roasted onion for a headache? Prescribed a daily bath? Check out these natural tips and medical hints from the 1901 Farmers' Almanac.

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.

How to Dry Gourds
When should you pick gourds? How can you dry them to use for crafts and decorations?

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.

Can Acorns Predict a Rough Winter?
Natural Signs of a Bad Winter

PhilosoFacts
Don't be afraid to go out on a limb. That's where the fruit is.

Like snow? Count the number of fogs.
The story behind weather lore and how Farmers' Almanac makes its long-range weather predictions.

Cooking Terminology and Methods
Dredge or dunk? Slice or Julienne? Not everyone knows the difference.

Blues Busting Recipes for Winter
Fight the winter blues with these home-cooked recipes.

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?

Top 10 Ways to Prevent a Cold
An ounce of prevention really is worth a pound of cure.

Scare Away Tooth Decay
Halloween doesn't have to be a dental nightmare. Follow these tips to keep your children smiling.

Frosty Weather may Lead to Frostbite
Find out how to prevent frozen skin. Do you know the difference between frostnip and frostbite?

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

Corns --A Natural Foot Problem
Ever wonder what that ball is on your foot? Could it be a corn? If so what is a corn and how do you get rid of it?

Quick, Nurse, Fetch Me The Sauerkraut!
The Healing Properties of Cabbage Is cabbage a cure-all for many ailments? Many used to think so.

What Color is Your Tea?
Why going green with tea is a good idea. Why is "green" tea so good for you?

Learn How to Harvest your Vegetables
Garden growing nicely? Know what to look for before you harvest? Get some harvesting tips here.

Must-Know Kitchen Tips
To Hang on the Fridge Useful tips for in and around the kitchen, from the Farmers' Almanac.

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.

Full SHADOW Moon?
February 9 there's a penumbral eclipse. Learn how and why February's full Snow Moon may be a little duller than normal.

More Great Reasons to Eat An Apple a Day
They say an apple a day keeps the doctor away. Find out why here.

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.

Healthy Hints for the New Year
Easy to follow tips for a healthier you.

Every Day Hints You Can't Live Without
Favorite tips from the Farmers' Almanac Drop an egg? Cobwebs filling up your home? Check out out favorite hints from A-M.

Leap Year Wedding Proposals
Will you be popping the question this leap day?

Zap Those Cold Symptoms
With These Zinc-Filled Foods Zap those cold symptoms with some Zinc-filled foods. Find out how and why.

Give Your Holiday Party a Punch
Try these seasonal holiday punches for your party.

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.

lunar eclipse
Choosing a date for your wedding is a big decision. Check out this old wedding lore rhyme.

10 Ways to Keep More Money in Your Pocket
Thrifty Thinknig Is your wallet feeling the economic crunch? Find out how you can hang on to those dollars.

What is Fatwood?
Hint: It's not wood that needs to go on a diet.

A Gardener's Guide to Frost
How to predict when it's coming and what to do about it It's fall. Temperatures begin to cool down, but your gardens still look so nice. How do you know when frost may hit ? Learn the signs and precautions you should take.

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

Why Ginkgo Biloba is Good for You
Is a ginkgo biloba supplement right for you?

Easy Ways to Save Seeds
Garden Seed Harvesting Love your cucumbers this year? Learn how to save their seeds and plant them next year.

Five Lesser Known Tools Every Gardener Should Have
These tools of the trade to make gardening easier and more fun.

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

DO Try This At Home
Useful Household Hints Burnt popcorn? Scuff marks? Dusting shortcuts? Check out some top tips from the Farmers' Almanac.

Cleaning Secrets Revealed
Check out these common household messes and the secrets to cleaning them up, easily.

Tips to Relieve Heartburn and Indigestion Naturally
The holidays for eating is here. Here are some natural ways to help you avoid overeating and possible heartburn.

Is a Stormy Spring on Tap?
Spring and Summer Outlook What does Mother Nature have in store for the coming months?

Wedding Contest Results?!
Winners, Lore, and More! Farmers' Almanac Worst Wedding Weather Contest voting is over. Learn how our Top Ten campaigned for the most votes, and when the winning couple will be announced.

Don't Let the Bedbugs Bite!
Bedbug infestations are on the rise. What you need to know about these household predators.

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

Easy Ways to Preserve Summer's Bounty
Learn how to enjoy fresh foods all year-long and save money while doing so!

What the Heck is Downward Dog?
A Look at Yoga for the Uninitiated Why is the ancient discipline of Yoga so popular?

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

I scream, you scream, we all scream for
ICE CREAM! Learn a little history and get a recipe for this favorite treat.

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

Indoor Herb Gardening
Bring your garden inside for the winter

Happy New Year… Don't Cut Your Hair!
Find out the superstitious dos and don'ts for the Chinese New Year.

Wild Weather Forecasters
Lean how animals can predict the weather. Did you know a cricket can tell you the temperature?

Fog Facts
Where is the foggiest area in the U.S.? When is fog most likely to occur? You'll find all the answers in this article, plus feel free to watch the Weather Wisdoms video on fog.

How to get the most out of Yard Sales
It's yard/garage sale season. Lean how to find the best bargains.

Saturday: The Trick to Making Halloween a Real Treat
Why the Farmers' Almanac thinks Saturday is the perfect day for Halloween.

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.

5 Ways You May Be Inadvertently Hurting the Earth
Find out if your everyday actions may be hurting the earth.

Plant a Fall Garden
Make Gardening Season Last Longer Summer is winding down but gardening season can continue into the fall. Find out how.

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

Vegetables that Liked this Summer's Soggy Weather
Why Cabbage and Broccoli are a Gardener's Best Friend

Poison Ivy?
Natural Cures to Stop the Itch Learn to recognize and treat this natural nuisance.

Remember these Childhood Games?
Bring back games that don't require electricity. Summer time is a time for fun. Check out some games from the past and present.

What are Comfort Foods?
Recipes to warm your heart.

Key Health Benefits of Stretching to Increase Flexibility
Stretching can improve oxygen flow, relax your muscles and improve your posture!

Make Friends with Your Houseplants
Easy tips to turn your brown thumb green.

Battling Tomato Blight
Don't let your garden get decimated by late blight.

Extend Your Growing Season
Mini-greenhouses, cold frames, and other ways to grow in cold weather.

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.

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.

Sensational Super Bowl Soups and Sandwiches
Football fans will cheer when you serve these great soups and sandwiches.

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.

Recipes

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


Stuffed Jalapeno Peppers
Jalapeno pepper halves are stuffed with cheese and sausage. You will love this spicy appetizer treat!

Farmhouse Chicken Noodle Soup
A soothing comfort food that's great for what ails you.

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

New York Clam Chowder
There's nothing like warm, thick chowder on a cold blustery day!

Bread Stuffing
Delicious and super simple to make!


Antipasto
This is the basic appetizer that my family grew up with. It was served on holiday occasions.

Creamed Sweet Potatoes
These are delicious with roasted turkey, pork, or chicken.

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

Habanero Prawns Recipe
Frequently paired with seafood, habaneros are used in shrimp, scallop and fish dishes.


Succotash
This classic side dish of lima beans, corn kernels, and sweet peppers can be modernized with additional vegetables.



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

Deviled Eggs
Classic deviled eggs recipe, perfect for any holiday table.

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

Blog

Egg Cooking Tips
August 7, 2006 1:05 PM

In Awe of Pumpkins
October 13, 2006 8:34 AM

Smart Hints That Save
February 19, 2009 12:06 PM

Goosebones and Winter
December 3, 2008 12:44 PM

20 Signs of a Hard Winter (Part 2)
August 30, 2007 10:44 AM

Winter and the Persimmon Seed
October 12, 2009 12:58 PM

Selecting and Storing Melons
August 9, 2006 10:50 AM

10 Signs of a Hard Winter
November 8, 2006 10:02 AM


20 Signs of a Hard Winter
August 26, 2008 1:17 PM

Things I learned from my Grandmother
January 14, 2010 9:46 PM

Famous President Quotes
September 28, 2005 9:09 AM


Winter Weather Sightings
September 10, 2007 2:36 PM

What's in a name?
August 28, 2008 4:32 PM


Labor Day
August 30, 2008 11:52 AM

Living Life Better
June 25, 2008 2:03 PM

20 Signs of a Hard Winter (Part 1)
August 29, 2007 2:31 PM

Can you predict the weather?
September 3, 2008 1:34 PM

Winter Weather Observers
September 22, 2008 10:05 AM


Harvest Full Moon
September 26, 2007 8:27 AM

Where are the flying cars?
January 5, 2010 1:01 AM

Gift Ideas for Those Away From Home
August 11, 2006 11:46 AM

Winter Wild Bird Care
February 22, 2006 8:36 AM

12 Days and Counting
January 12, 2010 3:02 AM

Indian Summer
September 28, 2007 5:41 AM

Spiders and Crickets - Winter
October 3, 2008 6:10 PM

Final Thoughts From Farm Aid
October 2, 2006 6:36 PM

A Long, Hard Winter
April 5, 2007 9:18 AM

Why Is Good Service Hard to Schedule
February 13, 2008 4:54 PM

The “Joys?” of Country Living.
November 11, 2008 4:48 PM

Dark Enough Mornings For You?
October 27, 2009 8:13 AM

Farmers’ Almanac TV
August 14, 2007 9:35 AM

Early Freeze in Colorado
September 24, 2007 12:18 PM

Labor Day - Already?!
August 28, 2008 11:44 AM

Caterpillars and a Rough Winter
October 2, 2007 12:07 PM

Use the Signs for Best Days
June 15, 2007 6:42 AM

Is Old Man Winter on his way?
October 25, 2006 9:21 AM

Spiders and Winter Weather
August 17, 2007 11:54 AM

Worst Weather for a Wedding
October 19, 2007 10:05 AM


Curing the common cold
September 28, 2006 12:24 PM

Removing Wax From Carpet
April 19, 2006 7:58 PM

Hunter’s Full Moon
October 26, 2007 9:26 AM

An Escape from the Noise
August 31, 2007 9:44 AM

Farmers’ Almanac and Current Topics
September 17, 2007 10:36 AM

A GREEN New Year to You!
January 1, 2008 12:06 AM

Stress-Free Holiday Season
November 24, 2009 1:32 PM

Squalls in Southern California
November 7, 2007 12:12 PM

October Fun
October 11, 2007 10:35 AM

A Man and His Machine (Snow Blower)
December 23, 2008 11:02 AM

Wild, Wacky Weather
October 15, 2009 2:41 PM

The SECRET is OUT!
August 27, 2007 9:20 AM


March - Best and Worst
March 6, 2008 9:34 AM


Getting Started on the Farm
May 15, 2009 8:00 AM


Growing Out of Poverty
October 15, 2008 9:39 AM

All About Frost
September 27, 2006 7:49 AM



The Importance of Indoor Air Quality
August 21, 2008 9:47 AM

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

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An Interview With Ken Burns (from the 2010 Farmers' Almanac)
For three decades, documentary filmmaker Ken Burns has been exploring the people, places, and events that comprise the fabric of America. Whether a bridge over the East River in New York, a five-year war between the states, or the transformative...