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This old-fashioned apple cider drink (known as Switchel) is a great hydrator in winter, boosts energy, and replaces electrolytes. (You could even consider it a healthy Gatorade!) Here's the recipe for our healthy apple cider drink.My mom grew up on a big Vermont dairy farm, and every summer, they would haul endless gallons of something called switchel out to the field during haying season. …
Marshmallow is truly versatile as a gorgeous flowering perennial, an herb with a variety of medicinal uses, and a sweet treat. Learn more about growing marshmallows in the garden, as well as how to make a healing tea and real good-for-you marshmallows.What are Marshmallow Plants?I love growing marshmallows in our orchard along a fence row where she has her own space to grow and expand.…
Tight on time? Even if you only have 10 minutes to spare, research shows that short workouts build strength, mobility, and impressive health benefits. No equipment is needed!That’s good to know, especially in poor weather or stressful times when—face it—low or no motivation encourages us to move less and just get cozy with some banana bread.Most guidelines—such as those of the American…
This gardening season, try growing an herb known to lessen stress and anxiety: Ashwagandha. It’s gained popularity over the past few years for its health benefits. What many gardeners don’t know is that this medicinal herb is somewhat easy and fun to grow …Winter offers us a chance to slow down a bit and perhaps pick up that book we’ve been meaning to read for months. It’s a time for making soups…
Let’s face it: The four months from November to February are pretty much all about food. If you feel hungrier in winter, you’re not alone. I hope some of these tricks are helpful, and I’m sure you have a few of your own tricks that work for you.Every culture, every family, and every geographic region has its winter holiday food traditions. The magazines at the…
Welcome to our Pressure Canning Guide for Beginners! When you preserve your harvest or farmers’ market haul through canning, you maintain the flavor of garden-fresh food at its peak—to store and savor all-year long. Here is our step-by-step guide on how to use a pressure canner safely—and which foods can and cannot be pressure canned. Let’s get started!What is Pressure …
Let’s celebrate the many ways that we enjoy coffee and coffee grounds, from the garden to the home to your health. Here are 15 uses for ground coffee to get you started.I love my coffee strong and black. The beans come from our local food co-op—fair-trade, organic French Roast—and we grind it fresh for every pot. That leaves a lot of coffee grounds.Sometimes I feel coffee…
When inflation causes food prices to increase, what do we do? Here at the Almanac, we’ve been through the Great Depression, wars, and various ups and downs. Here are ten helpful rules to get you through this time—as well as 10 bang-for-your-buck recipes! It Started With Covid … .Many Americans, especially younger adults, learned to cook during the first year or two of the…
Herbs are a natural health booster! Tucking herbs into soup is a simple and flavorful way to protect yourself from illness. Here are the best herbs for soup—and 10 delicious soups using healthy herbs.Modern medical science owes a lot to herbs and plants. More than 27 % of today’s medicines are derived originally from plants. Eating a wider variety of plant foods, especially…
You can enjoy fresh lettuce all winter long! Seriously! It’s not that hard because lettuce and greens are perfect for growing in containers—plus, no weeds or pests! Learn how to grow fresh, homegrown leaves even in the coldest months.This project is a great opportunity to repurpose those polystyrene (both foam and transparent) containers. These are always good to collect for starting…
Cranberries are good-tasting—and good for you! But the season for fresh berries is short, so get ‘em while you can! Find out the fantastic benefits of the culinary star of the holiday season!This tiny, bright red berry is one of the few native North American fruits cultivated commercially in the modern era. Harvested from late September through October, the fresh fruit is only available…
Do you grunt, groan, and ratchet yourself to a standing position as you get out of bed in the morning? Then, after stretching and moving around for a few minutes, do you feel the achiness and stiffness abate (at least some of it)? Why do you feel so achy in the morning? There’s a reason for this!The Body’s Natural IbuprofenScientists have discovered that we wake up stiff and…