Washington's Christmas eggnog, winter solstice plants, stomach bugs

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Daily Newsletter for Thursday, December 19, 2019

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This country will not be a good place for any of us to live in unless we make it a good place for all of us to live in.
–Theodore Roosevelt (1858–1919) 
Thursday, December 19, 2019
 353rd day of the year


Criss Angel (illusionist) was born on this day in 1967.
Hope Lange (actress) died on this day in 2003.
 
The 2020 Old Farmer's Almanac Gardening Calendar
 
George's Real Eggnog!

 George Washington's Christmas Eggnog
Here’s a recipe for Christmas Eggnog from our first president, in the exact words as they were written by George Washington himself. Our favorite instruction is the last one: “Taste Frequently.”
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Christmas Party Food

 Party Recipes for Christmas
When preparing party recipes for Christmas, keep the menu simple. With a little organization and a few hours spent cooking, you can offer a hospitable feast without becoming crazed.
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Overwintering Rosemary

 Overwintering Rosemary: Growing Rosemary Indoors
Find out how to overwinter rosemary and grow rosemary indoors to keep this wonderful herb growing all year.
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Plants of the Winter Solstice

 Plants of the Winter Solstice
Many trees and plants were important to the celebration of the winter solstice (on December 21) both as symbols and as decorations. Find out their meaning …
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Vegetable Gardener’s Handbook

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Prevent Stomach Bugs

 5 Ways to Prevent Nasty Stomach Bugs Over the Holidays
Feeling sick to your stomach? Overindulgence in holiday goodies might not be the culprit. ‘Tis the season for stomach bugs. And, by the way, there’s no such thing as stomach flu.
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