Types of salt and uses, winter forecast, onions

Daily Newsletter for Thursday, September 14, 2017

Where long the shadows of the wind had rolled,
Green wheat was yielding to the change assigned;
And as by some vast magic undivined
The world was turning slowly into gold.
–Edwin Arlington Robinson (1869–1935)

Thursday, September 14, 2017
257th day of the year

Kimberly Williams-Paisley (actress) was born on this day in 1971.
Patrick Swayze (actor) died on this day in 2009.

Pass the Salt, Please!

Six Types of Salt and How to Use Each
What single ingredient can make or break a dish? The answer is salt. Many readers ask us about the different types of salts—table salt, kosher salt, and so on. Let’s look at six common salts and their best use.

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Winter Forecast 2017–2018

2018 Winter Weather Forecast
Will this winter be wicked or wonderful? Read the Old Farmer’s Almanac’s 2018 Winter Weather Forecast here to find out!

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Nature's Magical Compound

Why Water Is So Amazing and Unique
It’s hard not to appreciate water, despite it being the most common compound in the cosmos. Besides its obvious life-giving properties, let’s consider that water is nature’s most magical compound.

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Harvesting and Storing Onions

Onions
Onions are a cold-season crop, easy to grow because of their hardiness. Here’s how to grow an endless supply of onions in your garden!

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