Make Your Own Ice Cream Pie
An Easy Dessert Sure to Please

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

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.

Treating Sprains with Ice Packs
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.

Cooking Terminology and Methods
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.

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.

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

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

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.

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?

Easy Ways to Conserve Gas

Cooking with Warming Spices
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?

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?

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.

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.

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.

The Summer Solstice: Facts and Folklore
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.

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."

Jambalaya
Enjoy this spicy Cajun favorite.

Blended Orange Swirl

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!

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

Peanut Butter Balls

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

Crabmeat and Shrimp Casserole

Braised Slice Of Ham

Peach Melba

Christmas Punch
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.

Apple Spiced Muffins
These are great any time of year. Plus, they’ll leave your house smelling divine.

Pumpkin Dip
A savory appetizer you can serve with ginger snaps.

Rice Turkey Salad
This is one of many ways to use leftover holiday turkey.

Grilled Salmon with Lemon and Dill
Salmon is readily available. This is a fast and easy meal to prepare.

Easy Pumpkin Pie
A tasty holiday tradition made easy.

Cranberry Salad
There 's lots of cranberry taste in this beautiful gelatin salad.

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.

Glazed Carrots

Shrimp Creole

Summertime Special Drink

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

Spiced Pecans

Strawberry Fruit Punch

Sunday Dinner Casserole

Green Rice

Spicy Cider

Chocolate Mocha Punch
Having a frosty glass of this chocolate punch is almost like sipping a chocolate shake.

Hawaiian Sundae

Strawberry Citrus Punch

Orange Pecans

Tutu’s Rice Pilaf

Speedy Curried Ham

Spiced Walnuts