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Sick Stomach? Try This
Natural ways to avoid and remedy stomachaches. Everyone's stomach can feel upset now and again. Check out our top tips on ways to avoid and remedy stomachaches.
Natural ways to avoid and remedy stomachaches. Everyone's stomach can feel upset now and again. Check out our top tips on ways to avoid and remedy stomachaches.
Put the JOY back in Christmas
Tips on ways to spend and stress less. Tis the season for . . . a lot to get done in a short amount of time. Check out our helpful tips that help keep the season less crazy.
Tips on ways to spend and stress less. Tis the season for . . . a lot to get done in a short amount of time. Check out our helpful tips that help keep the season less crazy.
Stress Reducing Tips
To keep the holidays happier. Holidays can be busy and stressful enough. Here are some tips for relaxing and enjoying the holidays without overextending ourselves.
To keep the holidays happier. Holidays can be busy and stressful enough. Here are some tips for relaxing and enjoying the holidays without overextending ourselves.
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.
The holidays for eating is here. Here are some natural ways to help you avoid overeating and possible heartburn.
Lightning Kills, Play it Safe
Lightning is a very dangerous weather occurrence that isn't taken seriously. Here's how to avoid the threat of being struck by lightning.
Lightning is a very dangerous weather occurrence that isn't taken seriously. Here's how to avoid the threat of being struck by lightning.
Slow Down! Deer Ahead.
Do's and don'ts for sharing the road with deer. Valuable tips on ways to avoid a deer/car collision.
Do's and don'ts for sharing the road with deer. Valuable tips on ways to avoid a deer/car collision.
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
Beat the Heat: Must Know Tips
Prevent Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke The temperature is rising! Be prepared! Here are some useful tips and natural ways to avoid heat-related health issues.
Prevent Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke The temperature is rising! Be prepared! Here are some useful tips and natural ways to avoid heat-related health issues.
Natural Remedies for Stress
Learn how to avoid and deal with stress. Life's hectic pace and routines can add stress to your everyday life. Discover natural ways to avoid stress and learn how to unwind if it gets to you.
Learn how to avoid and deal with stress. Life's hectic pace and routines can add stress to your everyday life. Discover natural ways to avoid stress and learn how to unwind if it gets to you.
How to Barbecue Like a Pro
Get some seasoned tips.
Get some seasoned tips.
Don't Throw Out the Egg Carton
It Can Be Recycled For Many Household Uses Egg cartons make it easy to sort, organize and house screws and bolts. They have many other uses too.
It Can Be Recycled For Many Household Uses Egg cartons make it easy to sort, organize and house screws and bolts. They have many other uses too.
Natural Ways to Keep Bugs Away!
Summer is such a wonderful time, but those mosquitoes can really be a pain. Learn how to naturally keep them away.
Summer is such a wonderful time, but those mosquitoes can really be a pain. Learn how to naturally keep them away.
Not Just For The Dryer
Interested in tips for using dryer sheets?
Interested in tips for using dryer sheets?
Banana Peels Can Even Shine Your Shoes
They can do a lot of other things too. Learn more.
They can do a lot of other things too. Learn more.
Eat A Banana for What Ails You
Need a quick pick-me-up? Try a banana. It gives you more sustained energy than anything out of a vending machine!
Need a quick pick-me-up? Try a banana. It gives you more sustained energy than anything out of a vending machine!
Freeze the Peas? Yes Please!
Simple tips for freezing Snow Peas and Sugar Snap Peas, so they'll always taste fresh.
Simple tips for freezing Snow Peas and Sugar Snap Peas, so they'll always taste fresh.
Do Tornadoes Travel Counter Clockwise?
10 facts about tornadoes that you should know.
10 facts about tornadoes that you should know.
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.
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.
Be Prepared for Winter Storms
First appearing in the 2005 Farmers' Almanac 10 tips to help you prepare for a big snow storm.
First appearing in the 2005 Farmers' Almanac 10 tips to help you prepare for a big snow storm.
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.
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.
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.
The Basics: Hurricanes, Tornadoes and Storm Surges
Most landfalling hurricanes spawn at least one tornado. Read More
Most landfalling hurricanes spawn at least one tornado. Read More
How are Hurricane Categories Determined?
Here is a quick chart that helps you understand how hurricane categories are determined.
Here is a quick chart that helps you understand how hurricane categories are determined.
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.
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.
Does Thanksgiving Dinner make you Sleepy?
Find out why here. Tryptophan, an amino acid found in turkey, is often used as an excuse for falling asleep after that big holiday meal. But is that truly the culprit?
Find out why here. Tryptophan, an amino acid found in turkey, is often used as an excuse for falling asleep after that big holiday meal. But is that truly the culprit?
8 Things to do on Thanksgiving Besides Watch Football
The meal is complete, the dishes are done and it’s time to be with family and friends. Now what?
The meal is complete, the dishes are done and it’s time to be with family and friends. Now what?
How to Prevent Motion Sickness
Tips to make your flight or cruise a lot smoother.
Tips to make your flight or cruise a lot smoother.
Decorate for Winter
Instead of decorating for the holidays, try decorating for the winter season.
Instead of decorating for the holidays, try decorating for the winter season.
The Great Christmas Eve Snow Storm (2004)
Just two years ago, some very unlikely places experienced a white Christmas.
Just two years ago, some very unlikely places experienced a white Christmas.
What are Latkes?
Here is an old-fashioned dish that is associated with Hanukkah. It is also easy to prepare.
Here is an old-fashioned dish that is associated with Hanukkah. It is also easy to prepare.
What's so Magical about Mistletoe?
Today, kisses can be exchanged under the mistletoe any time during the holiday season.
Today, kisses can be exchanged under the mistletoe any time during the holiday season.
Flush Less Down the Toilet
Thanks to new types of toilet fixtures, you don't have to flush gallons of water down the toilet anymore.
Thanks to new types of toilet fixtures, you don't have to flush gallons of water down the toilet anymore.
Get your Car Ready for Winter
Prepare now - stay safe later. It's important to know what you may need in order to protect against natural hazards.
Prepare now - stay safe later. It's important to know what you may need in order to protect against natural hazards.
Toothache
Want temporary relief from an aching tooth?
Want temporary relief from an aching tooth?
Is El Niño a theory or a proven fact?
The Paita sailors, who frequently navigate along the coast in small craft, either to the north or the south of that port, name this countercurrent the current of "El Niño" (the child Jesus) because it has been observed to appear immediately after Christmas.
The Paita sailors, who frequently navigate along the coast in small craft, either to the north or the south of that port, name this countercurrent the current of "El Niño" (the child Jesus) because it has been observed to appear immediately after Christmas.
Gout, What Is It?
Gout is one of the most painful forms of arthritis and has been on the rise in recent decades.
Gout is one of the most painful forms of arthritis and has been on the rise in recent decades.
About Variable Annuities
Variable annuities have become a part of the retirement and investment plans of many Americans. Before you buy a variable annuity, you should know some of the basics –
Variable annuities have become a part of the retirement and investment plans of many Americans. Before you buy a variable annuity, you should know some of the basics –
Simple Cures for Mild Constipation
Self-treatment of constipation with over–the–counter (OTC) laxatives is by far the most common aid.
Self-treatment of constipation with over–the–counter (OTC) laxatives is by far the most common aid.
Put your Roof to Work
You don't need a big yard to have a nice garden. Try using your roof for planting vegetables, herbs and more.
You don't need a big yard to have a nice garden. Try using your roof for planting vegetables, herbs and more.
Hybrid Vehicles
Before you make your next car purchase, check out a hybrid. There are many benefits, including a tax credit from Uncle Sam.
Before you make your next car purchase, check out a hybrid. There are many benefits, including a tax credit from Uncle Sam.
Hurricane Glossary
Be prepared! Learn the differences between an advisory, warning, and more. Here's a list of the most frequently used hurricane terms and their definitions.
Be prepared! Learn the differences between an advisory, warning, and more. Here's a list of the most frequently used hurricane terms and their definitions.
Buy New and Save Money!
Energy efficient appliances are now easy to find, and they can save you money.
Energy efficient appliances are now easy to find, and they can save you money.
How to Keep Pests out of your Garden, Naturally.
Learn how to naturally discourage deer, slugs, moles, and other pests from visiting your garden.
Learn how to naturally discourage deer, slugs, moles, and other pests from visiting your garden.
Hurricane Tips: How To Be Prepared!
Being prepared before and during a hurricane can mean the difference between life and death. Check out these essential tips and keep them in a handy place.
Being prepared before and during a hurricane can mean the difference between life and death. Check out these essential tips and keep them in a handy place.
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.
All You Need to Know About Hiccups
Hiccups, we all have them. They're embarrassing, annoying, and funny, but what's the deal, why do we have them?
Hiccups, we all have them. They're embarrassing, annoying, and funny, but what's the deal, why do we have them?
How Safe is your Food?
We all hope we're feeding our family safe food, but how can we be sure?
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.
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.
Cataracts
A cataract starts out small, and at first has little effect on your vision. Advances in medicine have made cataracts much less worrisome.
A cataract starts out small, and at first has little effect on your vision. Advances in medicine have made cataracts much less worrisome.
Saturday: The Trick to Making Halloween a Real Treat
Why the Farmers' Almanac thinks Saturday is the perfect day for Halloween.
Why the Farmers' Almanac thinks Saturday is the perfect day for Halloween.
What Are Meteors?
Look to the sky! Is it a bird, plane, shooting star or meteor? Learn what a meteor is, why they happen, and when you might be able to view a meteor shower.
Look to the sky! Is it a bird, plane, shooting star or meteor? Learn what a meteor is, why they happen, and when you might be able to view a meteor shower.
When's the Best Day to Wean?
Did you know that there are better times to wean according to the moon? Lean what the rule is for the best day to wean.
Did you know that there are better times to wean according to the moon? Lean what the rule is for the best day to wean.
More Great Reasons to Eat An Apple a Day
They say an apple a day keeps the doctor away. Find out why here.
They say an apple a day keeps the doctor away. Find out why here.
Timely Tips About Ticks
Tick season is upon us! Find out what you should do if you find a tick on you.
Tick season is upon us! Find out what you should do if you find a tick on you.
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.
How did an Almanac Save Christopher Columbus?!
Christopher Columbus once used an Almanac and an eclipse to save he and his crew. Find out how.
Christopher Columbus once used an Almanac and an eclipse to save he and his crew. Find out how.
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?
Where to Hit the Slopes in 2007 and 2008
Where will the best snow be? Will it be a good skiing year? Farmers' Almanac offers its take on where to hit the slopes this upcoming winter.
Where will the best snow be? Will it be a good skiing year? Farmers' Almanac offers its take on where to hit the slopes this upcoming winter.
Fall Checklist: Are you ready?
Timely tips for 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 tips for 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.
Test Your Weather Wisdom
A fun quiz for the weather expert in all of us.
A fun quiz for the weather expert in all of us.
Full Hunter's Moon
Why is October's Full Moon known as the "Full Hunter's Moon?"
Why is October's Full Moon known as the "Full Hunter's Moon?"
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?
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?
Must Read Remedies for Holiday Indulging
Remedies for Sick Stomachs. Holiday parties and indulging leaving you feeling a little off? Here are some natural cures for upset stomachs.
Remedies for Sick Stomachs. Holiday parties and indulging leaving you feeling a little off? Here are some natural cures for upset stomachs.
Holiday Plants: How Safe are They?
Are poinsettias really that toxic? Learn the truth behind the health risks of some popular holiday plants.
Are poinsettias really that toxic? Learn the truth behind the health risks of some popular holiday plants.
Was a Snowstorm The Reson for Success?
Learn how a snowstorm helped the Howdy-Doody Show. Back in 1947, when TV was still in its infancy, a snowstorm in December literally helped this very popular TV show get a fabulous start.
Learn how a snowstorm helped the Howdy-Doody Show. Back in 1947, when TV was still in its infancy, a snowstorm in December literally helped this very popular TV show get a fabulous start.
Food Poisoning: An Unwanted Holiday Gift
Don't let the festivities of the holidays make you sick. Learn how to naturally treat a mild case of food poisoning.
Don't let the festivities of the holidays make you sick. Learn how to naturally treat a mild case of food poisoning.
Snow in the Forecast?
Learn what the different snow terms mean. Weather forecasters use many terms when predicting snow --showers, flurries, blizzard, etc. Learn what they mean here.
Learn what the different snow terms mean. Weather forecasters use many terms when predicting snow --showers, flurries, blizzard, etc. Learn what they mean here.
Peppermint: More than just a popular flavor
Got a headache? Sore throat? Upset stomach? Try peppermint! This popular flavor has some interesting healing properties.
Got a headache? Sore throat? Upset stomach? Try peppermint! This popular flavor has some interesting healing properties.
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.
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.
Must Read Tips about Frostbite and Hypothermia.
The cold weather is here. Learn how to recognize and protect you and your loved ones from frostbite and hypothermia.
The cold weather is here. Learn how to recognize and protect you and your loved ones from frostbite and hypothermia.
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.
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.
Five Favorite Winter Warming Recipes
Cold outside? Warm up with these flavorful recipes.
Cold outside? Warm up with these flavorful recipes.
What is an Annular Eclipse of the Sun?
You've heard of a solar and perhaps a lunar eclipse, but what is an annular eclipse?
You've heard of a solar and perhaps a lunar eclipse, but what is an annular eclipse?
Groundhog vs. Farmers' Almanac:
Will the groundhog agree with the Almanac's preditions? Groundhog Day comes at a time when many are sick of the cold, snowy temperatures. What does the Farmers' Almanac forecast for Groundhog Day and beyond?
Will the groundhog agree with the Almanac's preditions? Groundhog Day comes at a time when many are sick of the cold, snowy temperatures. What does the Farmers' Almanac forecast for Groundhog Day and beyond?
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.
Can You Name That President?
With all this talk about primaries, the Farmers' Almanac editors thought you might enjoy a Presidential Quiz, in honor of Presidents' Day, February 18th.
With all this talk about primaries, the Farmers' Almanac editors thought you might enjoy a Presidential Quiz, in honor of Presidents' Day, February 18th.
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?
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?
A Lunar Show You Won't Want to Miss!
Tune in this Wednesday, February 20. Finally! A Lunar Eclipse that more than 3 billion people will be able to view! Find out more about this spectacular event!
Tune in this Wednesday, February 20. Finally! A Lunar Eclipse that more than 3 billion people will be able to view! Find out more about this spectacular event!
Easy Ways to Compost
Don't throw it away! Compost it! It's better for the environment and for your gardens.
Don't throw it away! Compost it! It's better for the environment and for your gardens.
Dry Skin? Reach for a Potato!
Lean how every day kitchen ingredients can help heal dry skin.
Lean how every day kitchen ingredients can help heal dry skin.
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!
Need More Sleep?
Do you have trouble getting or staying asleep? Here are some easy yet useful tips that may help you get a good night's rest.
Do you have trouble getting or staying asleep? Here are some easy yet useful tips that may help you get a good night's rest.
Stormy Spring in the Forecast
Farmers' Almanac releases its stormy spring forecast.
Farmers' Almanac releases its stormy spring forecast.
Top Twenty Wettest Places
Annual precipitation values for the rainiest places. Last week we looked at the rainiest cities in April. This week here's a list of the rainiest places annually!
Annual precipitation values for the rainiest places. Last week we looked at the rainiest cities in April. This week here's a list of the rainiest places annually!
Three Simple Questions that Could Save a Life
Learn how three simple questions could help you recognize a stroke.
Learn how three simple questions could help you recognize a stroke.
Top Ten Rainiest Cities In April
April Showers Bring Rainy Towns Think April is a rainy month in your home town? Imagine receiving more than 12 inches in one month! These cities really do get a lot of rain!
April Showers Bring Rainy Towns Think April is a rainy month in your home town? Imagine receiving more than 12 inches in one month! These cities really do get a lot of rain!
Favorite Ways to Spend a Rainy Day
Don't let the rain outside get you down! Check out the Farmers' Almanac's list of 10 ways to enjoy April.
Don't let the rain outside get you down! Check out the Farmers' Almanac's list of 10 ways to enjoy April.
Have you Exercised your Senses Lately
Tune into life's simple pleasures by exercising your senses. Learn how here.
Tune into life's simple pleasures by exercising your senses. Learn how here.
Got Rain? These places don't have much!
Top Ten DRIEST Places in the USA Rain, rain where are you? Imagine receiving less than 10 inches of rain in an entire year? It happens in these ten US towns.
Top Ten DRIEST Places in the USA Rain, rain where are you? Imagine receiving less than 10 inches of rain in an entire year? It happens in these ten US towns.
Light Pollution: Are you a culprit?
Learn why the night sky isn't as dark as it used to be.
Learn why the night sky isn't as dark as it used to be.
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.
May is Great for Mercury Watching
Are you ready for some night sky fun? Be sure to find out what’s happening and how you may be able to easily recognize this planet in the night sky.
Are you ready for some night sky fun? Be sure to find out what’s happening and how you may be able to easily recognize this planet in the night sky.
Tornado Truths: Test Your Tornado Knowledge.
Be prepared. Learn more about tornadoes.
Be prepared. Learn more about tornadoes.
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.
Seven Natural Ways to Soothe Sunburn
Sunburn can catch you off guard, even when you use sun block. Here are some natural ways to help east the pain of sunburned skin.
Sunburn can catch you off guard, even when you use sun block. Here are some natural ways to help east the pain of sunburned skin.
When is Lightning a Danger?
Keep safe this summer. Get these important safety facts about thunderstorms.
Keep safe this summer. Get these important safety facts about thunderstorms.
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.
Learn more about thunderstorms and hail. Inside a thunderstorm, there are many crazy things - updrafts, winds, ice. Find out more about hail and thunderstorms.
Summer Sky Fun
Summer is a fun time to star and planet gaze. Now is a good time to spot Jupiter. Learn more.
Summer is a fun time to star and planet gaze. Now is a good time to spot Jupiter. Learn more.
Fourth of July SIZZLERS!
Top Ten HOTTEST Independence Days Fourth of July is a time for picnics, parades, and fireworks, but maybe not in these towns. Check out how HOT some places get during this patriotic holiday.
Top Ten HOTTEST Independence Days Fourth of July is a time for picnics, parades, and fireworks, but maybe not in these towns. Check out how HOT some places get during this patriotic holiday.
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?
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.
5 Witty Ways to Beat Hunger
Check out these smart ways to beat hunger during the day.
Check out these smart ways to beat hunger during the day.
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!
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.
“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?
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.
Natual cures for acne, toothpaste and more. Check out these natural and inexpensive ways to make your own remedies.
Cooking Quiz: Can you tell truth from myth?
Start coffee with cold or hot water? Should you put oil in pasta water? Find the answers here.
Start coffee with cold or hot water? Should you put oil in pasta water? Find the answers here.
Back To School in Eco-Friendly Style
Check out the many earth-friendly options for this year's back-to-school shopping.
Check out the many earth-friendly options for this year's back-to-school shopping.
Record Breaking Winter Weather from 2008
Winter Extremes Winter of 2008 saw some record-breaking extremes. Find out where.
Winter Extremes Winter of 2008 saw some record-breaking extremes. Find out where.
Back-To-School Breakfast Fun!
Your children will have fun helping make these quick and easy breakfast recipes.
Your children will have fun helping make these quick and easy breakfast recipes.
Best Day to Potty Train?!
Is there such a thing? Check out a new feature in the 2009 Farmers' Almanac.
Is there such a thing? Check out a new feature in the 2009 Farmers' Almanac.
Beating the Back-To-School Blues
Going back to school can be stressful. Find out how to help your kids make a smooth transition.
Going back to school can be stressful. Find out how to help your kids make a smooth transition.
Top Ten Deadliest Hurricanes
This has been a stormy hurricane season. Check out a list of some of the deadliest storms over the past 100+ years.
This has been a stormy hurricane season. Check out a list of some of the deadliest storms over the past 100+ years.
Top Three Favorite Weather Storms
Ever long for a snowy or rainy day? Find out why bad weather sometimes makes for a good day.
Ever long for a snowy or rainy day? Find out why bad weather sometimes makes for a good day.
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.
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.
Snow Facts and Trivia – Get in the Snow.
How much do you really know about snow? Can it snow when it's 40 degrees out?
How much do you really know about snow? Can it snow when it's 40 degrees out?
Historic Blizzards
Check out these powerful storms Winter 2008 starts on December 21, but snow has already made its appearance in many places. Read on about some historical storms.
Check out these powerful storms Winter 2008 starts on December 21, but snow has already made its appearance in many places. Read on about some historical storms.
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!
Thunder, Lightning and SNOW?
Is there such thing as Ever hear thunder during a snowstorm? Is it possible? Discover what winter thunderstorms are all about.
Is there such thing as Ever hear thunder during a snowstorm? Is it possible? Discover what winter thunderstorms are all about.
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.
Are You Having a Heart Attack?
Do you know the signs of a heart attack? February is National Heart Health Month. This information may save your life.
Do you know the signs of a heart attack? February is National Heart Health Month. This information may save your life.
Are You Kissable?
Don't let bad breath ruin your Valentine's Day.
Don't let bad breath ruin your Valentine's Day.
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.
Best Cherry Recipes – No Lie
These cherry desserts will tempt your tastebuds -- honestly!
These cherry desserts will tempt your tastebuds -- honestly!
Chinese Food – It’s Not Just for Takeout
What could be better than Chinese takeout? How about homemade Chinese cuisine?
What could be better than Chinese takeout? How about homemade Chinese cuisine?
Interesting Snow Facts
Get in the know about snow. March is here! But there’s still snow around. How much do you really know about this cold, white stuff?
Get in the know about snow. March is here! But there’s still snow around. How much do you really know about this cold, white stuff?
Top Ten Reasons TO Wish Winter Away
Spring officially arrives on March 20, 2009. Many of us hope it comes sooner. Find out why here.
Spring officially arrives on March 20, 2009. Many of us hope it comes sooner. Find out why here.
6 Weird Uses for the Farmers' Almanac
Think people only consult the Farmers' Almanac for the weather? Think again.
Think people only consult the Farmers' Almanac for the weather? Think again.
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!
Longtime Farmers’ Almanac Forecaster Resigns
For immediate release: Caleb Weatherbee hands in his resignation.
For immediate release: Caleb Weatherbee hands in his resignation.
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.
Stop and Smell the Roses!
Spring is here. Learn to enjoy it!
Spring is here. Learn to enjoy it!
Meteor Shower Alert!
April Lyrid Showers This week may be a great time to stay up late or get up early to see some magic in the sky.
April Lyrid Showers This week may be a great time to stay up late or get up early to see some magic in the sky.
8 Weather Lore Sayings You May Not Know
And one you most definitely do! April is a crazy month for weather, especially this year. Check out some natural spring-time weather lore here.
And one you most definitely do! April is a crazy month for weather, especially this year. Check out some natural spring-time weather lore here.
Who Invented the Telescope?
A history this most important important astronomical tool.
A history this most important important astronomical tool.
Will the Winds Blow Fair or Foul?
The Farmers' Almanac Reveals its Predictions for Hurricane Season! Hurricane season is officially underway. What will this year have in store?
The Farmers' Almanac Reveals its Predictions for Hurricane Season! Hurricane season is officially underway. What will this year have in store?
Can Leaves Predict a Storm?
Can you forecast rain based on leaves?
Can you forecast rain based on leaves?
Tasty Tomato Treats
Nothing taste better than fresh tomatoes recently picked from the garden.
Nothing taste better than fresh tomatoes recently picked from the garden.
Eat Your Colors!
Eating a rainbow of colors can improve your health.
Eating a rainbow of colors can improve your health.
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.
Learn How to Harvest your Vegetables
Garden growing nicely? Know what to look for before you harvest? Get some harvesting tips here.
Garden growing nicely? Know what to look for before you harvest? Get some harvesting tips here.
Rain, Rain, Go Away ...
Making the Most of a Wet Summer Don't let wet weather keep you out of the garden this summer!
Making the Most of a Wet Summer Don't let wet weather keep you out of the garden this summer!
Snack Smart
Snacking throughout the day can help you stay healthy.
Snacking throughout the day can help you stay healthy.
Recipes for Smart Snacking
Healthy, easy to make, recipes to fuel your body through the day.
Healthy, easy to make, recipes to fuel your body through the day.
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.
7 Common Sense Health Tips for the Back-to-School Season
Keep them healthy this year with these common sense but beneficial tips.
Keep them healthy this year with these common sense but beneficial tips.
Battling Tomato Blight
Don't let your garden get decimated by late blight.
Don't let your garden get decimated by late blight.
10 Must-Stock Items for Your Kitchen
Save time and money by keeping these items in your kitchen cabinets.
Save time and money by keeping these items in your kitchen cabinets.
Weather Instruments You May Want to Own
Weather Tools and What They Do Everything you need to predict the weather, right from the comfort of your own home!
Weather Tools and What They Do Everything you need to predict the weather, right from the comfort of your own home!
Remembering the Perfect Storm
The Halloween Nor'easter of 1991 has been immortalized in print and on film. But what made this storm so "perfect"?
The Halloween Nor'easter of 1991 has been immortalized in print and on film. But what made this storm so "perfect"?
The Orionids are Coming!
The annual Orionids meteor shower is on its way. What you need to know to enjoy the show.
The annual Orionids meteor shower is on its way. What you need to know to enjoy the show.
Stormy End to October?
Weather forecast for the rest of the month. Will the kids be cold and wet this Halloween? Get the forecast now.
Weather forecast for the rest of the month. Will the kids be cold and wet this Halloween? Get the forecast now.
Name that Virus!
What are the differences between Cold, Seasonal Flu, and H1N1?
What are the differences between Cold, Seasonal Flu, and H1N1?
Surviving the Holiday Rush – Ways to Combat Fatigue
Feeling worn out from the holiday rush? Find out ways to prevent exhaustion.
Feeling worn out from the holiday rush? Find out ways to prevent exhaustion.
Weight Loss - The Natural Way
Fad diets rarely work. Try these natural ways to lose weight and stay healthy!
Fad diets rarely work. Try these natural ways to lose weight and stay healthy!
Key Health Benefits of Stretching to Increase Flexibility
Stretching can improve oxygen flow, relax your muscles and improve your posture!
Stretching can improve oxygen flow, relax your muscles and improve your posture!
Favorite Dry Skin Cures and Preventions
Summer weather means dry skin. Check out our favorite ways to keep skin moist and healthy here.
Summer weather means dry skin. Check out our favorite ways to keep skin moist and healthy here.
How to Pick the Freshest Fruits and Vegetables
Here are some great tips to memorize on ways to choose the freshest fruits and veggies.
Here are some great tips to memorize on ways to choose the freshest fruits and veggies.
Ten Ways to Stay Trim
This Holiday Season Find out how to enjoy those tantalizing treats without packing on the pounds.
This Holiday Season Find out how to enjoy those tantalizing treats without packing on the pounds.
Go to Sleep - Naturally
Tips to help you fall asleep naturally, even if the holidays have you all stirred up.
Tips to help you fall asleep naturally, even if the holidays have you all stirred up.
Top 10 Ways to Prevent a Cold
An ounce of prevention really is worth a pound of cure.
An ounce of prevention really is worth a pound of cure.
The Classic Bruise
Black and Blue? Learn why bruises occur and what some natural and easy ways help prevent or minimize bruising.
Black and Blue? Learn why bruises occur and what some natural and easy ways help prevent or minimize bruising.
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.
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.
10 Ways to Keep Your Mind Healthy
Exercise your brain as you age! Check out our easy tips for ways to keep your mind and memory healthy.
Exercise your brain as you age! Check out our easy tips for ways to keep your mind and memory healthy.
Pick the Perfect Pumpkin
How do you know when you've found the right pumpkin for your Jack o'lantern? Check out these hints.
How do you know when you've found the right pumpkin for your Jack o'lantern? Check out these hints.
Muscle Strain: Ice or Heat?
When you have sore muscles, do you reach for an ice pack or the heating pad? Your choice could be making the pain worse.
When you have sore muscles, do you reach for an ice pack or the heating pad? Your choice could be making the pain worse.
Foods For Fantastic Complexion
What is the secret to a glowing complexion? It may be the foods you eat.
What is the secret to a glowing complexion? It may be the foods you eat.
15 Easy Water Saving Tips
For Inside and Outside Saving water is a great way to live more resourcefully. Check out our Farmers' Almanac water conservation tips here.
For Inside and Outside Saving water is a great way to live more resourcefully. Check out our Farmers' Almanac water conservation tips here.
Attitude of Joy - Improve your Health with Laughter
For us it seems so natural, but the funny thing is that humans are one of the only species that laughs.
For us it seems so natural, but the funny thing is that humans are one of the only species that laughs.
Bursitis
Symptoms can vary from an ache and stiffness in the local area of the joint, to a burning that surrounds the whole joint around the inflamed bursa.
Symptoms can vary from an ache and stiffness in the local area of the joint, to a burning that surrounds the whole joint around the inflamed bursa.
Scare Away Tooth Decay
Halloween doesn't have to be a dental nightmare. Follow these tips to keep your children smiling.
Halloween doesn't have to be a dental nightmare. Follow these tips to keep your children smiling.
Holiday Survival Tips
Instead of letting the holidays send you into a spin, we've pulled together the ultimate survival guide to help eliminate some of the frustrations!
Instead of letting the holidays send you into a spin, we've pulled together the ultimate survival guide to help eliminate some of the frustrations!
What is a Bone Spur?
The bone spur problem can be extremely painful and my appear in any location in the body.
The bone spur problem can be extremely painful and my appear in any location in the body.
Plant a Healing Garden this Spring
Herbs are great to grow. They're useful, beneficial, and come in handy.
Herbs are great to grow. They're useful, beneficial, and come in handy.
Natural Headache Remedies
8 natural remedies that help relieve the pain associated with infrequent headaches.
8 natural remedies that help relieve the pain associated with infrequent headaches.
Happy Holiday Home Entertaining
Check out these tips for planning a successful holiday party.
Check out these tips for planning a successful holiday party.
5 Ways to Save Money Grocery Shopping
Simple ways to go to food shop without going over budget.
Simple ways to go to food shop without going over budget.
Easy Ways to Pay for the Holidays
Holidays take a toll on your finances? Check out some easy ways to help you pay off your expenses.
Holidays take a toll on your finances? Check out some easy ways to help you pay off your expenses.
Is Your Child Afraid of the Dentist?
Find out how to alleviate your child’s dental fears.
Find out how to alleviate your child’s dental fears.
Beat Motion Sickness Naturally
If vacation season makes you queasy, these tested cures with have you jet-setting in no time!
If vacation season makes you queasy, these tested cures with have you jet-setting in no time!
Preventing Snoring
There are several at home snoring remedies that may restore harmony to your bedroom.
There are several at home snoring remedies that may restore harmony to your bedroom.
The Lost Art of Doing Nothing
Are afternoons of lying in the grass pondering cloud shapes, evenings of watching sunsets, or mornings of counting snowflakes as they hit the windowpane all but extinct? Will we ever spend another hour or even a minute alone with our own thoughts? What incredible daydreams will never be had because we just simply do not have the time?
Are afternoons of lying in the grass pondering cloud shapes, evenings of watching sunsets, or mornings of counting snowflakes as they hit the windowpane all but extinct? Will we ever spend another hour or even a minute alone with our own thoughts? What incredible daydreams will never be had because we just simply do not have the time?
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.
Simple Ways to Sneak in Exercise. Life is busy, but exercise is important. Check out our easy ways to sneak in some exercise.
A Thorny Problem
Musk Thistle Plants: How to Control This Prolific Weed How to prevent and get rid of this European import.
Musk Thistle Plants: How to Control This Prolific Weed How to prevent and get rid of this European import.
Grilling Veggies
Tips and ways to use your grill. Bring life to fresh vegetables this summer by grilling them. Learn how here.
Tips and ways to use your grill. Bring life to fresh vegetables this summer by grilling them. Learn how here.
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.
Bug Bite? Reach for the toothpaste.
Everyday remedies for annoying bug bites. Warmer weather means more outdoor time and more bugs. Find out how to easily take the sting out of the season.
Everyday remedies for annoying bug bites. Warmer weather means more outdoor time and more bugs. Find out how to easily take the sting out of the season.
When hayfever attacks
Try eating yogurt daily Fall is ragweed pollen season. You can reduce hay fever attacks by eating yogurt and bananas, as well as following these other simple tips.
Try eating yogurt daily Fall is ragweed pollen season. You can reduce hay fever attacks by eating yogurt and bananas, as well as following these other simple tips.
Must-Know Tips for Rainy Day Driving.
Summer thunderstorms can be a challenge to drive in. Get some important tips on ways to drive safe.
Summer thunderstorms can be a challenge to drive in. Get some important tips on ways to drive safe.
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.
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.
Thrifty Thinknig Is your wallet feeling the economic crunch? Find out how you can hang on to those dollars.
Top Ten Best Outdoor Wedding Cities
Wedding season is here. More weddings happen between May and October than any other time of year. Check out where the best outdoor wedding cities are.
Wedding season is here. More weddings happen between May and October than any other time of year. Check out where the best outdoor wedding cities are.
Got a Cut? Reach for the Onions.
Natural Remedies for Cuts and Bruises. The summer season is just about here. Schools are out, kids are outside, and cuts and bruises become more prevalent. Here are a few ways to help these cuts heal quicker and more naturally:
Natural Remedies for Cuts and Bruises. The summer season is just about here. Schools are out, kids are outside, and cuts and bruises become more prevalent. Here are a few ways to help these cuts heal quicker and more naturally:
Top 5 tips for Driving During Wet Fall Months
Timely tips for wet weather driving.
Timely tips for wet weather driving.
Frosty Weather may Lead to Frostbite
Find out how to prevent frozen skin. Do you know the difference between frostnip and frostbite?
Find out how to prevent frozen skin. Do you know the difference between frostnip and frostbite?
Sore Throat Secrets
Stop the pain in your throat by trying some of these home remedies.
Stop the pain in your throat by trying some of these home remedies.
Say I Do to a Green Honeymoon
5 Great Green Travel Tips Going green doesn't have to mean sacrificing luxury. Check out these helpful green hints.
5 Great Green Travel Tips Going green doesn't have to mean sacrificing luxury. Check out these helpful green hints.
Happy New Year… Don't Cut Your Hair!
Find out the superstitious dos and don'ts for the Chinese New Year.
Find out the superstitious dos and don'ts for the Chinese New Year.
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.
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.
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.
Gowks, April Fish and Other April Fools' Day Lore
April Fools' Day is a day of pranks. Ever wonder why?
April Fools' Day is a day of pranks. Ever wonder why?
Fun Bugs?!!
Is there such a thing? Fun bugs? Check out some interesting bugs that might make for a fun day of exploration.
Is there such a thing? Fun bugs? Check out some interesting bugs that might make for a fun day of exploration.
Starting Seeds Indoors
If you're anxious to get outside in the garden, but the temperatures are still too cold, why not go ahead and start seeds indoors?
If you're anxious to get outside in the garden, but the temperatures are still too cold, why not go ahead and start seeds indoors?
Easy Ways to Save Seeds
Garden Seed Harvesting Love your cucumbers this year? Learn how to save their seeds and plant them next year.
Garden Seed Harvesting Love your cucumbers this year? Learn how to save their seeds and plant them next year.
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.
Healthier Halloween Treats
Sure, candy is dandy, but why not give the gift of good health this Halloween?
Sure, candy is dandy, but why not give the gift of good health this Halloween?
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.
Healthier Holiday Cooking
Comfort food can be healthy. Find out how to make the holidays healthier here.
Comfort food can be healthy. Find out how to make the holidays healthier here.
Recipes
Habanero Prawns Recipe
Frequently paired with seafood, habaneros are used in shrimp, scallop and fish dishes.
Frequently paired with seafood, habaneros are used in shrimp, scallop and fish dishes.
Sweet Potato Casserole
Sweet, rich, and crunchy. This Southern recipe is a wonderful alternative to candied yams.
Sweet, rich, and crunchy. This Southern recipe is a wonderful alternative to candied yams.
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.
Turkey Soup
After Thanksgiving take what's left of the turkey and make a delicious turkey soup to enjoy.
After Thanksgiving take what's left of the turkey and make a delicious turkey soup to enjoy.
Candied Yams
Candied sweet potatoes are especially good with roasted turkey, and this recipe is extra good.
Candied sweet potatoes are especially good with roasted turkey, and this recipe is extra good.
Savory Potato Salad
Give any meal a special twist with this creamy, distinctive make-ahead salad. It's especially good along-side ham.
Give any meal a special twist with this creamy, distinctive make-ahead salad. It's especially good along-side ham.
Brunswick Stew
The aromatic signals that broadcast from a slow simmering Brunswick stew brings everyone into the kitchen anxious for a taste.
The aromatic signals that broadcast from a slow simmering Brunswick stew brings everyone into the kitchen anxious for a taste.
Succotash
This classic side dish of lima beans, corn kernels, and sweet peppers can be modernized with additional vegetables.
This classic side dish of lima beans, corn kernels, and sweet peppers can be modernized with additional vegetables.
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!
Grandma's Corn Chowder
This is a hearty and colorful milk-based chowder with celery, canned corn, and bacon.
This is a hearty and colorful milk-based chowder with celery, canned corn, and bacon.
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!
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. ...
Spaghetti Sauce
A recipe for fresh tomato sauce for spaghetti. Recipe ingredients include tomatoes, cumin, parsley, garlic, salt, mushrooms and ...
A recipe for fresh tomato sauce for spaghetti. Recipe ingredients include tomatoes, cumin, parsley, garlic, salt, mushrooms and ...
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.
Antipasto
This is the basic appetizer that my family grew up with. It was served on holiday occasions.
This is the basic appetizer that my family grew up with. It was served on holiday occasions.
Low Country Boil
A Southern tradition, this simple and hearty one-pot meal is great to serve for a variety of occasions.
A Southern tradition, this simple and hearty one-pot meal is great to serve for a variety of occasions.
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.
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.
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.
Roasted Potatoes
Roasted potatoes coated with olive oil and your favorite herbs, are always a crowd pleaser.
Roasted potatoes coated with olive oil and your favorite herbs, are always a crowd pleaser.
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!
Chow Chow
In the south, and particularly in the mountains, chow-chow is a favorite relish to be eaten with a bowl of pinto beans!
In the south, and particularly in the mountains, chow-chow is a favorite relish to be eaten with a bowl of pinto beans!
New England Clam Chowder
Scrumptious fresh clams, hearty potatoes and creamery butter, this classic may sweep your taste buds out to sea.
Scrumptious fresh clams, hearty potatoes and creamery butter, this classic may sweep your taste buds out to sea.
Corn and Potato Soup
This corn and potato chowder uses whole kernel corn. This recipe can be changed by adding crumbled bacon!
This corn and potato chowder uses whole kernel corn. This recipe can be changed by adding crumbled bacon!
Spanish Eggs
This Spanish eggs recipe makes a delicious breakfast. Easy to make, the recipe calls for fresh ingredients to make this entree perfect.
This Spanish eggs recipe makes a delicious breakfast. Easy to make, the recipe calls for fresh ingredients to make this entree perfect.
String Beans Marinara
A mouth watering dish Italian Style is delicious as is, but you can easily add other vegetables!
A mouth watering dish Italian Style is delicious as is, but you can easily add other vegetables!
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.
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.
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.
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Protecting yourself from UV Radiation
The EPA has devised general guidelines as far as what to do to protect oneself from overexposure to UV radiation. These are shown in the table below. ...
The EPA has devised general guidelines as far as what to do to protect oneself from overexposure to UV radiation. These are shown in the table below. ...
