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Quick Dinners
Think you don't have time to cook a good dinner? Think again!

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!

Back-To-School Breakfast Fun!
Your children will have fun helping make these quick and easy breakfast recipes.

Quick, Nurse, Fetch Me The Sauerkraut!
The Healing Properties of Cabbage Is cabbage a cure-all for many ailments? Many used to think so.

What is raised on the farm?
Thanksgiving Acrostic Here is a quick game that encourages everyone to think about foods raised on the farm - and how grateful we are for farmers.

Weather Instruments
Here's a quick primer on common weather instruments that may be used to forecast winter temperatures and storms.

A Beginner’s Guide to the Stars
Star gazing is fun. Here's a quick guide to help you figure out which star is which.

Personal Pizzas
Quick, easy and a bit untraditional Make personal pizzas with French bread, tomato bagels and even hoagie rolls. It's easy!

What Causes Leaves to Change Color?
Forget leafing through your old science book. Here's a quick article to explain why leaves change color.

How are Hurricane Categories Determined?
Here is a quick chart that helps you understand how hurricane categories are determined.

Do You Know These Fishy Facts?
Fun yet fishy trivia for all.

Harvesting Tips For Watermelon and Corn on the Cob
Check our hints for harvesting two favorite summer vegetables-- watermelon and corn on the cob right here.

5 Witty Ways to Beat Hunger
Check out these smart ways to beat hunger during the day.

Useful and Timely Tips from the Farmers' Almanac
Did you know that apples will turn lettuce brown? Or what to do if the plastic wrap you use is clinging to itself? Find the answers and more here.

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.

Snack Smart
Snacking throughout the day can help you stay healthy.

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.

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.

What the Heck is Kohlrabi?
Great ways to enjoy this weird-looking, but delicious vegetable.

8 Smarter Ways to Use Your Microwave
Find out how to make your microwave work for you.

Top 10 Things to Do Now for a Better Garden Later
April gardening tips Spring is here. Get your garden in shape now!

Flatulence
You can stop suffering in silence by learning the cause and making changes in your diet.

Coffee Versus Tea:
Is one better for you than the other? Do you drink coffee or tea or both? Are either of them good for your health?

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

Stop and Smell the Roses!
Spring is here. Learn to enjoy it!

Warm Up with Hearty Fall Soups
Save money and eat well. Soups are a great option for dinners and lunches. Check out fall favorites.

A Community Garden - A Nice Place to Grow
A good way to share your gardening interests is to participate in a community garden. Here is how it works.

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.


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.

Amazing Hummingbird Facts
Did you know a hummingbird's heart beats 500 times a minute? Or that it can fly backwards? Learn more about these tiny birds.

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.

Where Have all the Hurricanes Gone?
It's hurricane season but it's been quiet. Is this a good sign of what's to come?

Best Cherry Recipes – No Lie
These cherry desserts will tempt your tastebuds -- honestly!

Vegetables that Liked this Summer's Soggy Weather
Why Cabbage and Broccoli are a Gardener's Best Friend

Breakfast That Will Stick To Your Ribs
Try these hearty recipes for your weekend breakfast or brunch.

Squash Season
Winter squash are in abundance during autumn. Try these recipes for your next meal or holiday parties.

Extend Your Growing Season
Mini-greenhouses, cold frames, and other ways to grow in cold weather.

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.

Healthier Halloween Treats
Sure, candy is dandy, but why not give the gift of good health this Halloween?

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.

Healthier Holiday Cooking
Comfort food can be healthy. Find out how to make the holidays healthier here.

Recipes

Butternut Squash and Roasted Garlic Soup
The soup is a lovely addition to any meal.

Easy Hamburger Pasta Skillet
This Italian penne pasta is sure to please!

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




Pork Medallions with Pear-Cranberry Sauce
Sliced pork cooks faster than a whole tenderloin, and this pear-cranberry sauce not only has wonderful flavor, but it's also quick and easy.

Strawberry Bread
Use frozen strawberries in this strawberry bread recipe. It's simple, quick and perfect for breakfast!

Chicken and Asparagus Amandine
This recipe gives you a quick and easy way to enjoy the delicious tastes of chicken and asparagus.

Baked Rainbow Trout “Edmond”
A tasty baked trout that's simple and quick to prepare but fit for a dinner party.

Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas
Mild, but very tasty chicken Enchilada dish is surprisingly quick to assemble.

Angel Biscuits
These yeast biscuits are quick and easy to make...no waiting for dough to rise.

Baked Stuffed Shrimp
A quick and tasty appetizer ideal for preparing ahead of time and popping in the oven just before guests arrive.

Quick Beef Stroganoff
Simple, fast & delicious!


Products

Farmers' Almanac 'Nac Tie (Pair)
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Blog

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Easiest Ever Flower Wreath
May 12, 2006 11:53 AM

Ten of the Worst Tornadoes
February 8, 2008 10:25 AM

Daylight Saving Time Question
October 1, 2007 10:29 AM

10 Signs of a Hard Winter
November 8, 2006 10:02 AM

Tick Alert
July 21, 2008 9:45 AM


Winter Weather Terms
November 9, 2006 9:10 AM


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


Best Summer Tips
May 13, 2008 3:18 PM

Vinegar Rocks!
January 12, 2008 12:02 AM

Hanging Basket Plant Care Tips
August 2, 2006 8:05 AM

Tornado Survival Tips
May 6, 2008 10:07 PM


Smart Hints That Save
February 19, 2009 12:06 PM

Lightning Fatalities - 2008
May 18, 2009 3:38 PM


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For The Press
Common Press Questions and AnswersFind answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about the Farmers' Almanac.Fact SheetGet some quick facts, such as Almanac readership. Interview RequestsGet contact information for the editor and managing editor of the Farmers' Almanac,...

Grow Your Sales - Advertise with the Farmers' Almanac
Motivated by the Earth. Powered By Wisdom.Put the Farmers’ Almanac Brand to Work For You! Download Ad Rates and Specs (PDF)Published every year since 1818, the Farmers’ Almanac is the go-to source for inspirational and useful tips. Time tested and...

Where to Buy
Thanks to the many retailers in North America, the Farmers' Almanac and Canadian Farmers' Almanac are available in your favorite grocery, drug, bookstore, and retail store. Below is where you should find your copy in stores across the US. For...

Hurricane Glossary
Advisory: A formal advisory message from a Weather Bureau Hurricane Warning Center giving warning information along with details on tropical cyclone location, intensity and movement and precautions that should be taken.Bulletin: A public release for press, radio, and TV dissemination...