Worst modern hurricanes, curing pumpkins, apple pie

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Daily Newsletter for Thursday, September 27, 2018

Thursday, September 27, 2018 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. In every orchard Autumn stands, With apples in his golden hands. –Alexander Smith (1830–67)

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Worst Hurricanes in American History (Part III) Now that we are well into hurricane season, we’ll continue to look back at some of the most notable hurricanes that have hit the United States. Previously, we’ve looked at storms from the early 1900s through the early 1990s. Let’s now take a look at five more recent hurricanes.   READ MORE

How to Grow, Cure and Store Pumpkins Pumpkins are real stars in the fall vegetable garden. They can be eaten straight away once harvested, but if you plan to keep them for longer you’ll need to cure them first and store them correctly. In this video, learn how to grow, pick, cure, and store pumpkins. .   WATCH VIDEO

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Upside-Down Apple Pie With Pecans Want an apple pie to impress your friends and family? Make Upside-Down Apple Pie With Pecans!   READ MORE

ADVERTISEMENT Almanac Field to Fork Cookbook A collection of more than 120 mouthwatering recipes from The Old Farmer’s Almanac, plus kitchen tips and food facts and folklore.      LEARN MORE

Butternut Squash With Penne and Sausage Ready for comfort food? Butternut squash and sausage are mouthwatering partners in this simple but satisfying pasta dish.    READ MORE

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Eat the Rainbow of Fruit and Vegetables for Health Ever heard of “eating a rainbow” of vegetables and fruit? Nature’s pigments are amazing at protecting plants—and us! Each plant color offers a different health benefit, so you need variety. We have a handy chart so that you can eat from four different color groups to improve your body’s health. If...   READ MORE

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