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Fire Cider

How to Make Fire Cider

Fire cider is a traditional tonic made with herbs stewed in apple cider vinegar.  It’s been used...
Fall Garden Tasks

Fall Cleanup in Vegetable Gardens

To avoid problems next year, start your vegetable garden cleanup tasks in autumn before the weather...
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Best Apples for Baking and Cooking

Not all apples are ideal for cooking! Below is a chart with some of the best apples for baking and...
Fruitcake Recipe

Warning: It’s Fruitcake Season!

Soon they will be upon us— hundreds of them. Sodden with alcohol, their massive bodies bulging with...
Seed Catalogs

How Long Do Seeds Last?

How long do garden seeds last? How do you tell if your old seeds are still good? Let’s find out!...
Prime Rib

Quick Tips on Roasting Meat

Learn how to roast meat the right way so that it is as tender and juicy as possible. These seven...
Stir-Fry Recipe

Stir-Fry Recipe With Bone Broth

Here’s one of my favorite Stir-Fry recipes using bone broth. It’s good for you and good tasting!...
Winter Squash Birds

Winter Squash (and Pumpkin): Cold-Weather Comfort

Nothing speaks of fall and winter like the appearance of winter squashes and pumpkins in stores,...
sweet potato pie with whipped cream

How To Make Sweet Potato Pie Recipe

Making sweet potato pie is a piece of cake, er, pie! Here are simple step-by-step instructions on...
Roasted Chicken With Root Vegetables

One-Dish Dinner Recipes

We’ve rounded up a selection of tasty one-pot dishes. Spend less time in the kitchen cleaning up...
Classic Deviled Eggs

Christmas Appetizer Recipes

Ho, ho, ho! Here are 12 of our favorite Christmas appetizer recipes. Whether it’s classic deviled...
Christmas Ham

Christmas Dinner Recipes

Browse our favorite Christmas dinner recipes, from ham and rib roast to goose and lasagna. We’ve...
George Washington

George Washington's Christmas Eggnog

Here’s a recipe for Christmas Eggnog from our first president, in the exact words as they were...
Snowball Cookies

Christmas Cookie Recipes for Kids

Want to get the kids involved this holiday season? Try making these easy Christmas cookie recipes ...
Squash Autumn Foods

The Thanksgiving Meal Is Packed With Vitamins

When you think of Thanksgiving, what foods come to mind? Turkey? Sweet potatoes? Cranberries?...
Turkey Hash

Thanksgiving Leftovers Recipes

For us, leftovers are one of the best parts of Thanksgiving. Here are quick and easy leftovers...
Pocket Napkin

How to Fold a Napkin: Easy Napkin Folding Ideas

How do you fold a napkin properly? Here are two easy ways to fold cloth napkins for your next...
Digital Meat Thermometer

How to Use a Meat Thermometer

Take the guesswork out of cooking! Here are tips for using a meat thermometer to ensure that the...
Full Homemade Thanksgiving Dinner

Best Thanksgiving Dinner Recipes

Few feasts are so steeped in tradition as Thanksgiving! We’ve updated our Thanksgiving Dinner...
Cranberry chutney with brie cheese appetizer

Best Thanksgiving Appetizer Recipes

What do you serve before Thanksgiving dinner? Here are some Thanksgiving appetizer recipe ideas—...
homemade green bean casserole

Best Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipes

Thanksgiving side dishes make the meal! We have some delicious options—from the historically-...
Apple Crumb Pie for Thanksgiving

Best Thanksgiving Dessert Recipes

When it comes to Thanksgiving desserts, a traditional pie is a sure bet for us. But which pie? Here...
Sweet Potatoes

Sweet Potato Facts and Health Benefits

Twenty years ago, our Almanac declared sweet potatoes to be the “healthiest vegetable of them all...
Broccoli and Cheddar Strata

7 Favorite Egg Recipes

Eating eggs is an inexpensive way to get more protein, vitamins, and minerals into your diet. Eggs...
Pies

The Party Planner: Cooking for a Crowd

How much do you need when you’re cooking for a crowd? If you’re planning a big meal, these...
Wild Turkey Tom

Turkey Trivia

It’s time for turkey trivia! Can turkeys fly? What’s a baby turkey called? Impress your...
Halloween Hands Punch

Last-Minute Halloween Dinner

Cook up a Halloween dinner for something fun! Here is an easy Halloween menu with three recipes for...
Nutmeg

Pumpkin Spice Mix Recipe

This homemade pumpkin spice recipe takes just minutes to mix up—with several ingredients that you...
Roasted Turkey

How to Cook a Turkey: Cooking Times and Tips

Ready to roast the big bird? Here are our tips on how to cook a turkey, including a chart on how...
Cranberry Plant

All About Cranberries: An American Native

Here are five fun facts about cranberries, as well as tips for growing this American native and ...
November Leaves

The Month of November 2019: Holidays, Fun Facts, Folklore

What’s happening in November 2019? Here at the Almanac, we think of November as the month of food,...
Fall Recipes Collection

Favorite Fall Recipes

Our Favorite Fall Recipes have been updated! Find new recipes using autumn’s flavors—apples,...
Raised Beds Crop Rotation

Crop Rotation Tips for Vegetable Gardens

If you grow your tomatoes in the same garden bed year after year, you will notice an increase in...
Butternut Squash Soup

Make-Ahead Thanksgiving Recipes

Make some Thanksgiving recipes ahead of the feast day, so that your main concern on the day itself...
Pumpkin Pile

How to Cook a Pumpkin

Here’s how to cook pumpkin the simplest way—plus a selection of delicious pumpkin recipes, from our...
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Growing Asian Greens: Fast and Easy!

Try growing Asian greens such as bok choy, mizuna, or Chinese cabbage! These tasty and popular “...
Almanac Recipe Contest

The Old Farmer's Almanac Recipe Contest

Every year, The Old Farmer’s Almanac holds a recipe contest with cash prizes. Enter here—and enjoy...
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Growing Vegetables Indoors With Grow Lights

If you want to ensure rapid growth of your vegetable seeds indoors, then using grow lights can make...
Pie Crust

How to Make a Pie: Crusts, Fillings, and More

Pie, brought over with the earliest settlers from England, has become an American institution....
Cherry Tomatoes

Interested in a Food Garden Next Spring?

Perhaps you’ve been eyeing beautiful vegetables all summer long at farmers’ markets and farm stands...
Recipe for Blue Ribbon Pumpkin Pie

Halloween Recipes: 13 Treats and Desserts

Halloween is a time for sweets and treats! Enjoy our best Halloween-themed recipes for treats and...
Apple Press

How to Make Apple Cider With an Apple Press

Make apple cider with an apple press! That pure, sweet taste of fresh apple cider doesn’t even...

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