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Daily Newsletter for Wednesday, September 27, 2017
Little drops of water,
Little grains of sand,
Make the mighty ocean
And the pleasant land.
So the little moments,
Humble though they be,
Make the mighty ages
Of Eternity.
–Julia Abigail Fletcher Carney (1823–1908)
Shaun Cassidy (singer) was born on this day in 1958. William Safire (political columnist, language maven) died on this day in 2009.
The Power of Vinegar
The Many Household Uses for Vinegar
Here are some of the many household uses for white vinegar—from cleaning to stain treatment to relieving insect bites. Vinegar is a “wonder” product. Discover its common and surprising uses!
There’s always something cooking at The Old Farmer’s Almanac! Features over 235 classic recipes (including contest prizewinners), cooking advice, timeless and timesaving tips, plus a handy kitchen reference.
Get the recipes that folks rave about! We invited Almanac readers to share their best recipes—the favorites served at family gatherings, potlucks, parties, and supper tables. You’ll love the heartwarming, humorous, and true stories that these cooks tell, too!
Using Bone Broth in Soups and Stews
Incorporating bones into your cooking improves the flavor of soups and stews while also offering health benefits, so we’ll show you how to do it as well as provide some great recipes.
Functional and decorative, our trivet features the footprints of moose, deer, bear, wolf, and cougar. Trivet measures almost 8 inches in diameter and is laser-cut from high-quality birch plywood.
