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Make Your Own Ice Cream Pie
An Easy Dessert Sure to Please Going on a picnic? Bring this delicious 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.

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.

Make Kindness a Priority.
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.

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?


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."

Winter Solstice -- Longest Night of the Year
Does the winter solstice mark the beginning or middle of winter? Find out.

When Life Gives You Lemons ...
Try These Tasty Lemonade Recipes! Summer time drink recipes to quench your thirst.

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

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.

Ring Around the Moon
Wondering what causes a lunar halo? Here's the answer.

Gout, What Is It?
Gout is one of the most painful forms of arthritis and has been on the rise in recent decades.

A Sugar Lesson for Sweet Cooking
Before you whip up that special dessert, keep in mind that granulated white sugar differs in size, as well as use in the kitchen.

Can you Predict the Weather with a Snowball?
What does snow tell you about the weather other than it's cold outside? Find out what and how snowball lore can help predict the weather.

Top Three Favorite Weather Storms
Ever long for a snowy or rainy day? Find out why bad weather sometimes makes for a good day.

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?

Top 4 Folklore Favorites
Winter weather getting you down? Learn how to predict what may be coming next.

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

Weather Glossary
Ever wonder what an anemometer measures? Or what a dust devil is? Here's a helpful glossary of popular weather terms.

Recipes

Easy Fried Rice
A fried rice that you can enjoy plain or loaded with your favorite veggies or meat.

Hawaiian Sundae
Try this tasty dessert that's easy to make.

Spiced Pecans
Your Valentine will love you for making these tasty munchies.

Shrimp Creole
This spicy dish will warm you on a cold day.

Easy Pumpkin Pie
A tasty holiday tradition made easy.

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

Pumpkin Ice Cream Pie
A frozen alternative to a traditional favorite.

Pumpkin Dip
A savory appetizer you can serve with gingersnaps.

Green Rice
This recipe makes a hearty side dish.

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

Jambalaya
Enjoy this spicy Cajun favorite.


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.


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




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.

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.

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.






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






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Ice Storms
December 11, 2007 1:25 PM

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Farmers' Almanac Weather Outlook for Alaska
Farmers' Almanac Weather Summary for Alaska Due to Alaska's fairly constant weather patterns, the Farmers' Almanac provides an overall climatological summary for Alaska. This summary should give you a good idea of what type of weather to expect...

Weather Glossary
Below are some common, and uncommon, weather terms. Absolute Zero The temperature at which all molecular motion ceases, equal to -459.67 degrees Fahrenheit or -273.16 degrees Celsius.Anemometer An instrument for measuring wind force and speed. Aurora A glow of colored...