Full Moon today, storing food, pumpkin cheesecake

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Daily Newsletter for Thursday, October 5, 2017



Thursday, October 5, 2017
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falling leaves

Listen! the wind is rising, and the air is wild with leaves, 
We have had our summer evenings, now for October eves! 
–Humbert Wolfe (1885–1940)

 

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Full Moons for October 2020
Full Moons for October 2020

October has two full Moons this year: the full Harvest Moon on October 1 and the full Hunter’s Moon on the 31st—Halloween! Learn more about these two special full Moons. 
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How to Build a Root Cellar
How to Build a Root Cellar

Our ancestors knew how to preserve food—they had root cellars capable of storing large amounts of produce in the cool underground. This allowed them to partake in fresh vegetables through all those cold winter months and on into the spring.
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Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie
Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie

These no-bake pies can be made up to 2 weeks ahead and frozen until serving.
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Enjoy 118 scrumptious recipes from celebrated baker Ken Haedrich.
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Pickled Green Beans
Pickled Green Beans

Preserve your green beans for months to come with our pickled green bean recipe!
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Almanac Harvest Pickler Kit

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Where Does Dust Come From?
Where Does Dust Come From?

As we attack dust with a vengeance (or, a mild swipe now and then), it’s tempting to wonder: Where does it come from? The Old Farmer’s Almanac helps to answer that question!
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