Can animals predict weather?, pumpkin bars, Asian greens
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Daily Newsletter for Wednesday, October 10, 2018
Through golden noons and purple eves, and shadows
cool and tender,
From scenes of tranquil happiness and dreams of
deep delight,
October like a princess in her oriental splendor
Comes down the valley singing with her retinue of
light.
–Kate Brownlee Sherwood (1841–1914)
Jodi Benson (singer, voice of Ariel in The Little Mermaid) was born on this day in 1961. Alex Karras (football player & actor) died on this day in 2012.
Animals Predicting Weather
Can Animals Predict the Weather? Animal Proverbs
Observe animals and you’ll see that they, too, have their own ways of predicting the weather. Here are some animal weather proverbs and prognostics.
This vegetable could be toxic to your health and may actually be causing weight gain, digestive issues, brain fog, and fatigue. Many food manufacturers market this 1 vegetable as a “health super food.”
Growing Asian Greens: Fast and Easy!
Try growing Asian greens such as bok choy, mizuna, or Chinese cabbage! These tasty and popular “gourmet” leaves can be rather expensive in grocery stores but they are super easy to grow—and fast growers, especially in cool weather. Enjoy healthy greens all winter!
These Pumpkin Bars With Cream Cheese Frosting are better than pumpkin pie. An easy dessert to whip up at the height of pumpkin season—and for months after!
Soup Recipes: Soups, Stews, and Chowders
It’s soup season here at the Almanac! There’s nothing better than a warm, hearty bowl of soup, especially in cool or rainy weather. These stew, chowder, and soup recipes will give you warmth and plenty of leftovers.
