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Articles

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.

Hush Puppies
This little round ball of fried dough has a unique, and potentially sad, origin.

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.

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

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


The Stories Behind Food Names
What did gambling have to do with sandwiches?

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.

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Winning Apple Pie Recipes
Farmers' Almanac readers elected Apple Pie as America's Dessert. Now check out our top three winning recipes for this tasty pie.

Recipes

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!



Blackberry Pie
There is nothing quite like a blackberry pie warm from the oven.

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Pecan Pie

Kelle Carter's Sugar Pumpkin Pie
Small Sugar Pumpkin is an heirloom pumpkin dating back to the 1800's. Dependable and easy to grow, it boasts high quality, stringless, thick, sweet flesh that is great for making pies. Organic seeds are available from Seeds of Change at www.seedsofchange.com.

Blog

Specialty Ice Cream Pies
August 16, 2006 7:55 AM

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

Pumpkins and October
October 9, 2007 11:50 AM

Hearts from the Hearth
February 10, 2006 8:28 AM

Dove Hunting with Grandma
September 5, 2005 8:46 AM