In the fall, as temperatures begin to drop, pumpkins and squash take all the glory, but let’s not forget about edible mushrooms, the ever-versatile bumper crop! While mushrooms can be found year-round, many varieties peak during the fall and winter. And with the average American consuming more than two pounds of edible mushrooms each year,

Is there a person behind your favorite food? We're dishing on these popular classics. Read on, but watch out—it may make you hungry!

It's pie-making season! And good pie bakers know that to achieve the most tender, flaky crust, there is no substitute for lard. But what is it, and is it healthier than butter? Find out!

Learn the interesting legends and lore surrounding topaz, November's birthstone.

If you’ve heard a lot of chatter about “Moon Milk” lately, you’re not alone. Recipes for this popular warm drink are popping up on TikTok and Instagram, and are designed to help you relax and get rejuvenating sleep, especially during a full Moon when sleep can be disrupted. Moon milk is typically made from a

This delicious, hearty stew from the Maine Farm Table Cookbook is the perfect remedy for a gloomy, cold, fall day.

Seeing fat rabbits and birds this month? What does it mean when leaves hang on the boughs? We dug into the October weather lore archives to find the answers!

A colorful member of the aster family, strawflowers are easy to grow and a pollinator favorite—they'll be your "everlasting" favorite, too!

There are a lot of weather lore sayings surrounding the month of September. How many of these have you heard?

You’ve seen these lovely white flowers before—even if you didn’t know their name. Queen Anne’s lace grows in the wild across the continental United States, from May till October. For this reason it’s known as an American classic. Its scientific name is Daucus carota but it is sometimes referred to as wild carrot or bishop’s