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I scream, you scream, we all scream for
ICE CREAM! Learn a little history and get a recipe for this favorite treat.
ICE CREAM! Learn a little history and get a recipe for this favorite treat.
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.
You scream . . . I scream . . . We all scream for ICE SCREAM ...but who Screamed first? Learn about the history of this popular dessert.
Quill Pens Scribed American History
The quill pen scripted major turning points in American history, including the Mayflower Compact. Learn More.
The quill pen scripted major turning points in American history, including the Mayflower Compact. Learn More.
Brain Freeze? Try this.
A simple cure that may stop that ice cream headache. Ever been eating ice cream when all of a sudden you have a terrible headache? Get the inside scoop on these "brain freezes."
A simple cure that may stop that ice cream headache. Ever been eating ice cream when all of a sudden you have a terrible headache? Get the inside scoop on these "brain freezes."
Homemade Whipped Cream
Put down that spray can! Making homemade whipped cream is inexpesive, delicious, and easy.
Put down that spray can! Making homemade whipped cream is inexpesive, delicious, and easy.
Make Your Own Ice Cream Pie
An Easy Dessert Sure to Please Going on a picnic? Bring this delicious pie.
An Easy Dessert Sure to Please Going on a picnic? Bring this delicious pie.
What is aloe good for?
Aloe, a popular houseplant, has a long history as a multipurpose folk remedy.
Aloe, a popular houseplant, has a long history as a multipurpose folk remedy.
Who Invented the Telescope?
A history this most important important astronomical tool.
A history this most important important astronomical tool.
Why Do Graduates Wear Robes?
It's graduation season! Check out the colorful history and reason for wearing robes during ceremonies.
It's graduation season! Check out the colorful history and reason for wearing robes during ceremonies.
Longest Running Almanac Editor In History
September 18th marks the birth anniversary of the Farmers' Almanac's most colorful editor.
September 18th marks the birth anniversary of the Farmers' Almanac's most colorful editor.
Snowed In? Check out these record snowfalls.
This week's marks a record in snow history Can you imagine receiving almost 200 inches of snow from one storm? It happened.
This week's marks a record in snow history Can you imagine receiving almost 200 inches of snow from one storm? It happened.
Top ELEVEN Most Memorable Weather Events
In 1999 we published an article on the 100 Most Memorable Weather Events over the past century. In 2001, we went further back in weather history and named the Top 10. In 2007 we added one more event to the list.
In 1999 we published an article on the 100 Most Memorable Weather Events over the past century. In 2001, we went further back in weather history and named the Top 10. In 2007 we added one more event to the list.
Why a birthday cake? Why candles?
Birthday traditions revealed. Learn the history behind birthday parties as well as where some birthday traditions come from.
Birthday traditions revealed. Learn the history behind birthday parties as well as where some birthday traditions come from.
Life, Liberty, and (Iced) Coffee for All!
Submit your Iced Coffee Recipe and Learn Coffee's History Share your best iced coffee recipes with us and learn all about coffee in the U.S.
Submit your Iced Coffee Recipe and Learn Coffee's History Share your best iced coffee recipes with us and learn all about coffee in the U.S.
Oh My! Shoefly Pie
How did these pies get their name? The most logical explanation seems to be that the sweet ingredients attracted flies when the pies were cooling. The cooks had to "shoo" the flies away, hence the name shoofly pie.
How did these pies get their name? The most logical explanation seems to be that the sweet ingredients attracted flies when the pies were cooling. The cooks had to "shoo" the flies away, hence the name shoofly pie.
Frozen Peas to the Rescue
Here is an easy way to make an ice pack in a hurry with ingredients from the cabinet or freezer.
Here is an easy way to make an ice pack in a hurry with ingredients from the cabinet or freezer.
Memorable Halloween Weather Events
Forget the ghosts and goblins. Halloween has had some scary weather over the past 20 years. Here are a couple of the most memorable nights.
Forget the ghosts and goblins. Halloween has had some scary weather over the past 20 years. Here are a couple of the most memorable nights.
Gingersnaps Galore
With a few gingersnap cookies, you can turn ordinary pancakes, muffins and other foods into festive holiday treats with the wonderful gingersnap flavor.
With a few gingersnap cookies, you can turn ordinary pancakes, muffins and other foods into festive holiday treats with the wonderful gingersnap flavor.
What Is Snow?
For some areas, it’s time to break out the snow shovel. Here are a few facts to think about when you clear the driveway.
For some areas, it’s time to break out the snow shovel. Here are a few facts to think about when you clear the driveway.
Treating Sprains with Ice Packs
Has the winter weather got you down?
Has the winter weather got you down?
Rice Rocks
Rice, a staple food for more than half of the earth's population, is an amazing grain.
Rice, a staple food for more than half of the earth's population, is an amazing grain.
Cooking Terminology and Methods
Dredge or dunk? Slice or Julienne? Not everyone knows the difference.
Dredge or dunk? Slice or Julienne? Not everyone knows the difference.
PhilosoFacts
Don't be afraid to go out on a limb. That's where the fruit is.
Don't be afraid to go out on a limb. That's where the fruit is.
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.
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.
Make Kindness a Priority.
This has become a world full of rudeness. Join the Farmers' Almanac in celebrating the gift of kindness.
This has become a world full of rudeness. Join the Farmers' Almanac in celebrating the gift of kindness.
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.
Sick of waiting on the repair man? So are we! Demand the good service that you deserve.
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?
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?
Farmers' Almanac Readers Name Apple Pie as our National Dessert
There are many symbols we use to help represent the US and what we stand for. But what about dessert? In 2001, we asked this very question.
There are many symbols we use to help represent the US and what we stand for. But what about dessert? In 2001, we asked this very question.
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?
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?
Cooking with Warming Spices
Learn how to warm yourself up from the inside out by adding these spices to your menu.
Learn how to warm yourself up from the inside out by adding these spices to your menu.
The Magic of Vanilla
Vanilla is a wonderful flavor. It's used in many recipes, but did you know that it also has many other uses?
Vanilla is a wonderful flavor. It's used in many recipes, but did you know that it also has many other uses?
Everything Ice Isn't Always NICE!
(Unless it's in your favorite drink.) What is ice? Does hail only fall in the summer? Why are ice storms so devastating?
(Unless it's in your favorite drink.) What is ice? Does hail only fall in the summer? Why are ice storms so devastating?
5 Secrets to Spice Up Your Gardens
Want to try something new in the garden this year? Check out these ideas that will add a little pizazz to your gardens.
Want to try something new in the garden this year? Check out these ideas that will add a little pizazz to your gardens.
3 Yummy Mother's Day Treats
Looking for a new recipe for Mother's Day? Here are a few favorites from the Farmers' Almanac.
Looking for a new recipe for Mother's Day? Here are a few favorites from the Farmers' Almanac.
Why is the Sun up so early on June 14th?
Earliest sunrise this year. Did you know that on June 14th the Sun will rise earliest ever this year? Find out why here.
Earliest sunrise this year. Did you know that on June 14th the Sun will rise earliest ever this year? Find out why here.
The Summer Solstice: Facts and Folklore
The longest day of the year...at least for half of us.
The longest day of the year...at least for half of us.
Test Your Food Trivia
Strange but true food facts. See how many you know.
Strange but true food facts. See how many you know.
The BEES of War
Did you know that bees were once used as weapons in many wars?
Did you know that bees were once used as weapons in many wars?
Olympic Traditions: One World, One Dream
The 2008 Summer Olympic Games begin August 8 in Beijing and will carry on centuries of tradition.
The 2008 Summer Olympic Games begin August 8 in Beijing and will carry on centuries of tradition.
Poll Results: Pizza Wins by a Landslide!
You cast your votes, and pizza takes the title of favorite all-American dinner.
You cast your votes, and pizza takes the title of favorite all-American dinner.
Christmas Cookies!
Find out how cookies became a Christmas tradition, and then add these recipes to your collection of favorites!
Find out how cookies became a Christmas tradition, and then add these recipes to your collection of favorites!
Winter Solstice -- Longest Night of the Year
Does the winter solstice mark the beginning or middle of winter? Find out.
Does the winter solstice mark the beginning or middle of winter? Find out.
Grizzly Bears in the White House?
Unusual presidential trivia you may not have heard. Ever wonder what goes on behind the White House walls? Check out some fun and interesting trivia about this very historical home.
Unusual presidential trivia you may not have heard. Ever wonder what goes on behind the White House walls? Check out some fun and interesting trivia about this very historical home.
When Life Gives You Lemons ...
Try These Tasty Lemonade Recipes! Summer time drink recipes to quench your thirst.
Try These Tasty Lemonade Recipes! Summer time drink recipes to quench your thirst.
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.
Mice making a home in your garage? Houseflies causing havoc in your kitchen? Get useful tips on ways to deal with pests here.
Six More Weeks of Winter?
Why do we celebrate Groundhog Day?
Why do we celebrate Groundhog Day?
How to Melt Ice Naturally
Easy, natural ways to melt ice around your home.
Easy, natural ways to melt ice around your home.
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.
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.
Secured Credit Cards
Secured and unsecured cards can be used to pay for goods and services. However, a secured card requires you to open and maintain a savings account as security for your line of credit; an unsecured card does not.
Secured and unsecured cards can be used to pay for goods and services. However, a secured card requires you to open and maintain a savings account as security for your line of credit; an unsecured card does not.
Keep Your Skin Healthy
Naturally and Inexpensively Good skin is important. Check out some natural ways to keep your skin healthy without going broke.
Naturally and Inexpensively Good skin is important. Check out some natural ways to keep your skin healthy without going broke.
Six Fun Things to do in July
July is a fun time for many things. Check out our top six picks here.
July is a fun time for many things. Check out our top six picks here.
Wake Up and Smell the Coffee
Coffee lovers are sure to be pleased with these delicious variations of their favorite drink.
Coffee lovers are sure to be pleased with these delicious variations of their favorite drink.
5 Budget-Friendly Picks for Summer Getaways
5 top picks for fun but inexpensive summer getaways.
5 top picks for fun but inexpensive summer getaways.
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.
Here are a few tips on how to lower the fat and calories in your everyday cooking.
“See” the Importance of Eye Health
When was the last time you had your eyes checked?
When was the last time you had your eyes checked?
Perfect Father's Day Foods
Treat dad to a special dinner or lunch. Check out these delicious dad-approved recipes.
Treat dad to a special dinner or lunch. Check out these delicious dad-approved recipes.
Quick Dinners
Think you don't have time to cook a good dinner? Think again!
Think you don't have time to cook a good dinner? Think again!
What are "Best Days"?
You've seen in the Almanac and online, but have you ever wonder what makes some days "best."?
You've seen in the Almanac and online, but have you ever wonder what makes some days "best."?
How long does a star last in outer space?
Does it ever explode? Ever wonder how old a star is? Or if it ever explodes? Read on for the answers and more star-filled information.
Does it ever explode? Ever wonder how old a star is? Or if it ever explodes? Read on for the answers and more star-filled information.
Wait! Save that milk carton for my garden!
Recyclable gardening ideas. Don't throw it away! Reuse it for your garden! Check out these new uses for old things.
Recyclable gardening ideas. Don't throw it away! Reuse it for your garden! Check out these new uses for old things.
No lie George, here’s a good cherry pie!
Cherries are almost as popular as our first president. But are they nutritious? Do they really help lower cholesterol?
Cherries are almost as popular as our first president. But are they nutritious? Do they really help lower cholesterol?
Touchdown! Winning Appetizers for the Big Game
Please any football fan with these great appetizers.
Please any football fan with these great appetizers.
Give Your Holiday Party a Punch
Try these seasonal holiday punches for your party.
Try these seasonal holiday punches for your party.
Best Cherry Recipes – No Lie
These cherry desserts will tempt your tastebuds -- honestly!
These cherry desserts will tempt your tastebuds -- honestly!
Delectable Valentine's Cheesecakes
Find out how to make the perfect cheesecake for your Valentine.
Find out how to make the perfect cheesecake for your Valentine.
Why Vote on a Tuesday?
What's wrong with Sunday? Ever wonder why we head to the polls on a Tuesday in November?
What's wrong with Sunday? Ever wonder why we head to the polls on a Tuesday in November?
Women and Credit
Being contacted by a collections agency can be scary and overwhelming. If you take a step back, read your rights, and think about your options, you can take control of the situation.
Being contacted by a collections agency can be scary and overwhelming. If you take a step back, read your rights, and think about your options, you can take control of the situation.
Celebrate Spring Flavors
Favorite spring-time recipes. Looking for some new spring-time dishes to try? Check out our picks.
Favorite spring-time recipes. Looking for some new spring-time dishes to try? Check out our picks.
Make Your Own Hot Chocolate
Tasty recipes Warm up from the inside out. Easy to make recipes for warm hot cocoa and more.
Tasty recipes Warm up from the inside out. Easy to make recipes for warm hot cocoa and more.
What are Latkes?
Here is an old-fashioned dish that is often associated with Hanukkah.
Here is an old-fashioned dish that is often associated with Hanukkah.
Set Your Sights on Scorpion
Now is the perfect time to spot a Scorpion in the night sky. Find out where and how.
Now is the perfect time to spot a Scorpion in the night sky. Find out where and how.
Celebrate Grandparents September 7
Sunday, September 7 is Grandparents' Day. Take time to show grandparents how much they are loved.
Sunday, September 7 is Grandparents' Day. Take time to show grandparents how much they are loved.
Decorating the Christmas Tree
Decorating the Christmas tree can be traced back to the 7th century. A wide variety of decorations, including tinsel made with real silver, have been used over the centuries. Here are a few ideas for making your tree special.
Decorating the Christmas tree can be traced back to the 7th century. A wide variety of decorations, including tinsel made with real silver, have been used over the centuries. Here are a few ideas for making your tree special.
The Hunter in the Sky
Learn how to locate Orion in the winter sky.
Learn how to locate Orion in the winter sky.
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.
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.
Flatulence
You can stop suffering in silence by learning the cause and making changes in your diet.
You can stop suffering in silence by learning the cause and making changes in your diet.
What the Heck is a Parsnip?
Get to know this tasty tuber!
Get to know this tasty tuber!
Mexican Feasts for Cinco de Mayo
Why is the fifth of May associated with Mexico?
Why is the fifth of May associated with Mexico?
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.
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.
The Stories Behind Food Names
What did gambling have to do with sandwiches?
What did gambling have to do with sandwiches?
Learn How to Prepare Onions
First appearing in the 2005 Farmers' Almanac A few ways to prepare onions and avoid. Read More
First appearing in the 2005 Farmers' Almanac A few ways to prepare onions and avoid. Read More
What is a Shamrock?
The shamrock is more than a symbol of luck, it has vast religious and historical meaning to St. Patrick and his followers.
The shamrock is more than a symbol of luck, it has vast religious and historical meaning to St. Patrick and his followers.
Please Pass the Pie
Postively Palatable Recipes. These unique recipes are sure to be a hit with your Thanksgiving guests.
Postively Palatable Recipes. These unique recipes are sure to be a hit with your Thanksgiving guests.
What the Heck is Starfruit?
Make this strange fruit the star of your table.
Make this strange fruit the star of your table.
Top Ten Reasons NOT to Wish Winter Away
It's been a cold winter. Many of us are dreaming of spring. But we think there are good reasons why you shouldn't wish winter away just yet.
It's been a cold winter. Many of us are dreaming of spring. But we think there are good reasons why you shouldn't wish winter away just yet.
Easter Dinner Favorites
Tasty Recipes for Easter Looking for some new recipes for this spring holiday. Check out three favorites here.
Tasty Recipes for Easter Looking for some new recipes for this spring holiday. Check out three favorites here.
Fun with Fermentation
Fermenting food is a healthy, and tasty, way to preserve the fall harvest.
Fermenting food is a healthy, and tasty, way to preserve the fall harvest.
New Year's Folklore
Why should you kiss the one you love at midnight? Did you know that opening all doors and windows at midnight lets the old year escape? Read on for more New Year's lore.
Why should you kiss the one you love at midnight? Did you know that opening all doors and windows at midnight lets the old year escape? Read on for more New Year's lore.
Pumpkins . . . Yum!
Tasty ides for timely pumpkins. Fall is synonymous with pumpkins. Learn how to cook fresh pumpkins and try these tasty recipes.
Tasty ides for timely pumpkins. Fall is synonymous with pumpkins. Learn how to cook fresh pumpkins and try these tasty recipes.
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.
Dinner is never easier than when you use the crock pot. Get helpful hints and great recipes here.
Hungry? Think Blue!
July is National Blueberry Month. July is the best time to eat more blueberries. They're healthy, patriotic, and tasty!
July is National Blueberry Month. July is the best time to eat more blueberries. They're healthy, patriotic, and tasty!
What is Copernicus Famous For?
A favorite pastime catapulted this Renaissance Man to astronomical fame.
A favorite pastime catapulted this Renaissance Man to astronomical fame.
Refreshing Fruit Salads
Tasty recipes for a summer treat!
Tasty recipes for a summer treat!
5 Fun Cures for Spring Fever
Is the ideas of warm weather making you anxious to get outdoors? Check out some fun ways to enjoy spring, even if you still have snow outside.
Is the ideas of warm weather making you anxious to get outdoors? Check out some fun ways to enjoy spring, even if you still have snow outside.
The Legends and Lore of Valentine's Day
Ever wondered how the Valentines Day tradition started?
Ever wondered how the Valentines Day tradition started?
Contest Winners Set Sail
Farmers' Almanac Winners Report In Grand prize winners of the Farmers' Almanac's Worst Wedding Weather Contest just returned from their prize-winning cruise.
Farmers' Almanac Winners Report In Grand prize winners of the Farmers' Almanac's Worst Wedding Weather Contest just returned from their prize-winning cruise.
Think Snow is Only for Winter? Think Again!
Spring is here, which means no more snow, right? Not so fast!
Spring is here, which means no more snow, right? Not so fast!
Favorite Fall Recipes
It's time to cook with pumpkins, squash, apples and more! Check out these tasty recipes.
It's time to cook with pumpkins, squash, apples and more! Check out these tasty recipes.
Is Your Love Written in the Stars?
A historical look at astrology. Ever wonder how astronomy and astrology are connected? Learn about how the fate of our ancestors relied on the stars.
A historical look at astrology. Ever wonder how astronomy and astrology are connected? Learn about how the fate of our ancestors relied on the stars.
Happy Kwanzaa
Learn what this holiday is all about. Kwanzaa is a week-long celebration that starts on December 26th. Learn more about the origin and traditions of this holiday.
Learn what this holiday is all about. Kwanzaa is a week-long celebration that starts on December 26th. Learn more about the origin and traditions of this holiday.
Blues Busting Recipes for Winter
Fight the winter blues with these home-cooked recipes.
Fight the winter blues with these home-cooked recipes.
How Much Do You Know About Hurricanes?
First appearing in the 2006 Farmers' Almanac They may be more deadly than you think. Read these hurricane facts.
First appearing in the 2006 Farmers' Almanac They may be more deadly than you think. Read these hurricane facts.
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.
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.
Handy Measuring Equivalents
Wondering how much a pound of wheat equates to? Look no further.
Wondering how much a pound of wheat equates to? Look no further.
Snack Smart
Snacking throughout the day can help you stay healthy.
Snacking throughout the day can help you stay healthy.
Who Invented Peanut Butter?
March is peanut month! Check out some interesting facts about the inventor of one of the most popular peanut products around - peanut butter!
March is peanut month! Check out some interesting facts about the inventor of one of the most popular peanut products around - peanut butter!
Hail to the Bizarre – Weird Presidential Trivia
Presidents are people too. You're sure to be amused by these quirky presidential facts.
Presidents are people too. You're sure to be amused by these quirky presidential facts.
Five Ways to Make Your Life Happier
Easy tips to add more joy to your life.
Easy tips to add more joy to your life.
5 Easy Ways to Add Some SPRING to Your February
Spring fever taking over? Here are five easy ways to help make spring seem a little closer.
Spring fever taking over? Here are five easy ways to help make spring seem a little closer.
Memorable Weather Events of the Past 200 Years
Excerpted from the 2005 Farmers' Almanac If it seems that weather is more precarious today than in years past, guess again. America has always had strange weather events.
Excerpted from the 2005 Farmers' Almanac If it seems that weather is more precarious today than in years past, guess again. America has always had strange weather events.
What the Heck is Jicama
There's lots to love about this larger-than life legume!
There's lots to love about this larger-than life legume!
Five Favorite Winter Warming Recipes
Cold outside? Warm up with these flavorful recipes.
Cold outside? Warm up with these flavorful recipes.
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.
Tired of the toxic and expensive house cleaning supplies? Check out a few of our favorite home-made, greener choices.
How Do Volcanoes Affect Our Weather?
With all of the debris that volcanoes put in the air and the land, what if anything do these volcanic eruptions do to our weather?
With all of the debris that volcanoes put in the air and the land, what if anything do these volcanic eruptions do to our weather?
Baking Soda: The Miracle Worker
Baking soda just may be the original natural cure for many health and home related issues.
Baking soda just may be the original natural cure for many health and home related issues.
Four Must-Try Christmas Cookies
Going to a cookie swap? Looking for a new cookie recipe to try this holiday season? Look no further.
Going to a cookie swap? Looking for a new cookie recipe to try this holiday season? Look no further.
Natural Sources for Essential Vitamins and Minerals
Looking to eat healthier? Find out which foods provide the vitamins and minerals you need.
Looking to eat healthier? Find out which foods provide the vitamins and minerals you need.
Armstrong and Aldrin: The Eagle Has Landed
"One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." Read first-hand accounts of this famous trip to the moon.
"One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." Read first-hand accounts of this famous trip to the moon.
Holiday Leftover Blues
Add a little pizzazz to your holiday leftovers.
Add a little pizzazz to your holiday leftovers.
Game Day: Top 10 Picks For Healthy Snacking
Want ideas for healthy, low-calorie snacks for the game? Look no further.
Want ideas for healthy, low-calorie snacks for the game? Look no further.
Top Five Foods For Picnics and Cookouts
(And Some Tasty Recipes!) Cook up some fantastic foods this Memorial Day. Check out our favorites here.
(And Some Tasty Recipes!) Cook up some fantastic foods this Memorial Day. Check out our favorites here.
Why Does Scratching an Itch Feel Good?
From bug bites, to poison ivy, to allergies - why does scratching make these "itches" better?
From bug bites, to poison ivy, to allergies - why does scratching make these "itches" better?
You Say Tomato, I Say Let’s Eat!
Red, ripe tomatoes are abundant right now. Try these delicious recipes, and enjoy the health benefits!
Red, ripe tomatoes are abundant right now. Try these delicious recipes, and enjoy the health benefits!
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:
The cost of living is rising! Here are some of our favorite cost-cutting, penny-pinching tips from past editions of the Farmers’ Almanac:
Holiday Entertaining on a Shoestring
Don't let a tight budget keep you from hosting a holiday party for your friends.
Don't let a tight budget keep you from hosting a holiday party for your friends.
Columbus's Legacy: I'm Lost!
Sometimes the best discoveries are unintended. Sometimes the best discoveries are unintended.
Sometimes the best discoveries are unintended. Sometimes the best discoveries are unintended.
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.
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.
Blanching Basics for Vegetables
You can still keep vegetables and fruits fresh tasting, even if you freeze them. Learn how.
You can still keep vegetables and fruits fresh tasting, even if you freeze them. Learn how.
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.
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.
Lovely, Luscious Lemons
Lemon recipes to make you smile
Lemon recipes to make you smile
Plant for Taste
Looking for something else to grow and eat besides vegetables? Consider adding flowers to your list of potential snacks, or as additions to your salad bowl. Here are a few tips and rules for your health, when it comes to munching on flower blossoms.
Looking for something else to grow and eat besides vegetables? Consider adding flowers to your list of potential snacks, or as additions to your salad bowl. Here are a few tips and rules for your health, when it comes to munching on flower blossoms.
What are Comfort Foods?
Recipes to warm your heart.
Recipes to warm your heart.
Breakfast That Will Stick To Your Ribs
Try these hearty recipes for your weekend breakfast or brunch.
Try these hearty recipes for your weekend breakfast or brunch.
Combating Common Stains
Fight back against red wine, grease, candle wax, and more.
Fight back against red wine, grease, candle wax, and more.
Apple Cider Season
Autumn is the time for sipping cider. Learn more about this seasonal favorite and how it can be used for cooking.
Autumn is the time for sipping cider. Learn more about this seasonal favorite and how it can be used for cooking.
Warm Up with Hearty Fall Soups
Save money and eat well. Soups are a great option for dinners and lunches. Check out fall favorites.
Save money and eat well. Soups are a great option for dinners and lunches. Check out fall favorites.
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.
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.
Sensational Super Bowl Soups and Sandwiches
Football fans will cheer when you serve these great soups and sandwiches.
Football fans will cheer when you serve these great soups and sandwiches.
Recipes
Roast Turkey
The king of all table birds is the turkey. This popular Thanksgiving and Christmas entree is not only delicious, it's a valuable source of protein, vitamin B, and iron. And it's low in calories!
The king of all table birds is the turkey. This popular Thanksgiving and Christmas entree is not only delicious, it's a valuable source of protein, vitamin B, and iron. And it's low in calories!
Borscht
This delightful, red soup from the Ukraine may be served either hot or cold. Through the centuries, the meat base has included chicken, duck, goose, turkey and beef. A favorite recipe uses a fat brisket of beef or flank.
This delightful, red soup from the Ukraine may be served either hot or cold. Through the centuries, the meat base has included chicken, duck, goose, turkey and beef. A favorite recipe uses a fat brisket of beef or flank.
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.
Bread Pudding, first known as a "poor man's pudding", is an old fashioned dessert that has been popular for a long time.
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.
Treat your family like royalty with this deliciously elegant casserole. A majestic combination of tender chicken, wild rice, slivered almonds, and mushrooms.
Lemon Buttermilk Pound Cake
This pound cake has a big splash of lemon flavor and is appropriate for any occasion.
This pound cake has a big splash of lemon flavor and is appropriate for any occasion.
Baked Rainbow Trout “Edmond”
A tasty baked trout that's simple and quick to prepare but fit for a dinner party.
A tasty baked trout that's simple and quick to prepare but fit for a dinner party.
Peach Cobbler
August is Peach Month. It's time to turn those fresh peaches into a sweet tasty cobbler.
August is Peach Month. It's time to turn those fresh peaches into a sweet tasty cobbler.
Holiday Cheese Ball
Give your holiday cheese ball a zesty new flavor by adding some of your own favorite spices, nuts, meats, and more.
Give your holiday cheese ball a zesty new flavor by adding some of your own favorite spices, nuts, meats, and more.
Simple, but Tasty Peanut Butter Cookies
These easy peanut butter cookies are a treat for the children to enjoy making.
These easy peanut butter cookies are a treat for the children to enjoy making.
Blue Cheese Party Ball
This is a wonderful cheese ball. It is very easy to make and simply delicious!
This is a wonderful cheese ball. It is very easy to make and simply delicious!
Old-Fashioned Strawberry Shortcake
Get some fresh strawberries and treat yourself to something very special.
Get some fresh strawberries and treat yourself to something very special.
Stuffed Jalapeno Peppers
Jalapeno pepper halves are stuffed with cheese and sausage. You will love this spicy appetizer treat!
Jalapeno pepper halves are stuffed with cheese and sausage. You will love this spicy appetizer treat!
Breakfast Scones
These scones are delicious and you can add any flavoring, spice, dried fruits, nuts or citrus zest you like.
These scones are delicious and you can add any flavoring, spice, dried fruits, nuts or citrus zest you like.
Cooked Custard Eggnog
This delicious recipe for eggnog is safe for anyone to drink because the eggs are cooked in a custard.
This delicious recipe for eggnog is safe for anyone to drink because the eggs are cooked in a custard.
Fancy Potatoes
This looks like a very fancy side dish, but is actually easy to do. Definitely a unique way to serve potatoes.
This looks like a very fancy side dish, but is actually easy to do. Definitely a unique way to serve potatoes.
Marvelous Mexican Casserole
Pour green chili gravy over the top of this casserole for added flavor with this can't miss meal!
Pour green chili gravy over the top of this casserole for added flavor with this can't miss meal!
Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas
Mild, but very tasty chicken Enchilada dish is surprisingly quick to assemble.
Mild, but very tasty chicken Enchilada dish is surprisingly quick to assemble.
Swedish Meatballs
Swedish meatballs can be served as an appetizer or at dinner with steamed rice and a vegetable.
Swedish meatballs can be served as an appetizer or at dinner with steamed rice and a vegetable.
Mashed Potatoes Supreme
This mashed potato recipe turns this classic comfort food into a mouthwatering creation.
This mashed potato recipe turns this classic comfort food into a mouthwatering creation.
Finger-tip Chocolate Tortes
So easy to fix — so sure to please! Start with a loaf pound cake, slice into layers, spread with frosting, slice crosswise — and you have a dainty, pick-up dessert.
So easy to fix — so sure to please! Start with a loaf pound cake, slice into layers, spread with frosting, slice crosswise — and you have a dainty, pick-up dessert.
Judys Carrot Cake
I have made this for church suppers. There is hardly any cake left. They always go back for seconds.
I have made this for church suppers. There is hardly any cake left. They always go back for seconds.
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.
These potatoes are a real crowd pleaser. Great for breakfast with a side of eggs or served up as a hearty entree for dinner.
Baked Mashed Potatoes
These potatoes are just as delicious if you substitute reduced-fat dairy products. ...
These potatoes are just as delicious if you substitute reduced-fat dairy products. ...
8 Minute Cheesecake
Eight minutes is all you'll need to make this sweet and tangy strawberry cheesecake!
Eight minutes is all you'll need to make this sweet and tangy strawberry cheesecake!
Chocolate Mocha Punch
Having a frosty glass of this chocolate punch is almost like sipping a chocolate shake.
Having a frosty glass of this chocolate punch is almost like sipping a chocolate shake.
French Cherry Pie
A delicious alternative to traditional cherry pie, try this French favorite cherry pie recipe instead you'll be in for a treat!
A delicious alternative to traditional cherry pie, try this French favorite cherry pie recipe instead you'll be in for a treat!
Baked Potato Soup
A loaded baked potato soup recipe, this soup incorporates baking potatoes, bacon, cheese, sour cream, and other vegetables and seasonings.
A loaded baked potato soup recipe, this soup incorporates baking potatoes, bacon, cheese, sour cream, and other vegetables and seasonings.
Pickled Eggs
In Britain, pickled onions and pickled eggs are often sold in pubs and fish & chip shops.
In Britain, pickled onions and pickled eggs are often sold in pubs and fish & chip shops.
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!
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!
Christmas Punch
Make this incredibly delicious drink and enjoy it while trimming the Christmas tree.
Make this incredibly delicious drink and enjoy it while trimming the Christmas tree.
Creamy Rice Pudding (Kugel)
Here is a rich, comforting dessert from Eastern Europe. Its flavor comes from chewy raisins and fragrant nutmeg.
Here is a rich, comforting dessert from Eastern Europe. Its flavor comes from chewy raisins and fragrant nutmeg.
Apple Spiced Muffins
These are great any time of year. Plus, they’ll leave your house smelling divine.
These are great any time of year. Plus, they’ll leave your house smelling divine.
Vichyssoise
Leeks and onions sweated in butter are simmered in chicken broth with thinly sliced potatoes in this smooth soup with heavy cream. Serve cold.
Leeks and onions sweated in butter are simmered in chicken broth with thinly sliced potatoes in this smooth soup with heavy cream. Serve cold.
Potato Latke Recipe
Here is an old fashioned Eastern European dish that should be revived. It is nourishing and easy to prepare, and a platter of these - served with sour cream and applesauce - is wonderful!
Here is an old fashioned Eastern European dish that should be revived. It is nourishing and easy to prepare, and a platter of these - served with sour cream and applesauce - is wonderful!
Grilled Salmon with Lemon and Dill
Salmon is readily available. This is a fast and easy meal to prepare.
Salmon is readily available. This is a fast and easy meal to prepare.
Cream of Fresh Tomato Soup
Once you try this delightful version of tomato soup with the perfume of basil, you'll swear off canned tomato soup for good.
Once you try this delightful version of tomato soup with the perfume of basil, you'll swear off canned tomato soup for good.
Gazpacho Soup Recipe
For this Spanish recipe, it is convenient to have a hand mixer with chopping blades, a food processor or a blender. This gazpacho can be garnished with minced vegetables and parsley or a dollop of sour cream.
For this Spanish recipe, it is convenient to have a hand mixer with chopping blades, a food processor or a blender. This gazpacho can be garnished with minced vegetables and parsley or a dollop of sour cream.
Banana Pudding with Sour Cream
This classic banana pudding is fast, easy, and will remind you of the good old days.
This classic banana pudding is fast, easy, and will remind you of the good old days.
Beef Stroganoff
Beef and mushrooms cooked in sour cream and served over noodles, this classic recipe has proved itself time and time again.
Beef and mushrooms cooked in sour cream and served over noodles, this classic recipe has proved itself time and time again.
Pumpkin Orange Squares
Great recipe that is good with ice cream, or sold at a bazaar! These are good any time of year.
Great recipe that is good with ice cream, or sold at a bazaar! These are good any time of year.
Barbecued Party Apples
Topped with a scoop of ice-cream, this warm dessert will earn you rave reviews.
Topped with a scoop of ice-cream, this warm dessert will earn you rave reviews.
Cream of Asparagus Soup
A cream of asparagus soup with asparagus and milk, along with butter and seasonings.
A cream of asparagus soup with asparagus and milk, along with butter and seasonings.
Sour Cream Biscuits
Sour cream has a wonderful way of helping produce moist baked goods, such as these delicate biscuits.
Sour cream has a wonderful way of helping produce moist baked goods, such as these delicate biscuits.
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