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Fruitcake Recipe

Warning: It’s Fruitcake Season!

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

How to Make Fire Cider

Fire cider boosts your health with herbs stewed in apple cider vinegar. See how to make this...
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Best Apples for Baking: Apple Pie, Applesauce, Cider

Not all apples are ideal for cooking! Below is a chart with some of the best apples for baking—from...
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,...
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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...
One-Dish Meals

One-Dish Dinner Recipes

One-dish recipes are perfect when you want a solid family dinner but may not have the time for a...
Chocolate Waffles

3 Scrumptious Breakfast Recipes

On weekends, take your time and enjoy some breakfast goodness. Whether French toast, omelets, or...
Beets

How to Store Vegetables

 Although most houses these days are not equipped with root cellars, you can probably modify some...
Zucchini and Squash

Too Much Zucchini? Freeze It!

It’s that time of year: Friends, neighbors, coworkers, even some side-of-the-road vegetable vendors...
Vegetables

Raw or Cooked? Which is Best?

Who wants to cook on a hot summer night? With all the fresh vegetables of the season, a big summer...
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10 Quick Tips to Preserve Vegetables, Herbs, and Fruit

What to do with the bounty from your garden? Freeze it, pickle it, dry it, store it!  Here are 10...
Blueberry Pie

The Freshest Blueberry Pie Ever Recipe

It’s blueberry season! Once again, I made one of the delicious “freshest pies ever” that my Almanac...
Sweet Corn Just Harvested

How to Freeze Corn

We love fresh corn on the cob in the summer, but the season for fresh corn only lasts so long, so...
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Pickling Tips and Recipes

Learn how to pickle! See our best pickling tips—plus, great pickling recipes from dill pickles to...
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How to Grow Cabbages From Planting to Harvest

In this short video, we show you everything you need to know to grow the perfect cabbage, from...
Green Beans at Market

Green Beans: So Good for You

String beans. Green beans. Snap beans. Not only are they healthy for your body but also they give...
Peg's Summer Garden

Parts Unknown: If Anthony Bourdain Had Visited Our Summer Kitchen

We’ve been watching reruns of chef Anthony Bourdain’s Parts Unknown, wishing we’d watched more of...
Basil vinegar

Make Your Own Herb Vinegar

You’ve seen herbal vinegars in upscale food boutiques and catalogues, usually stoppered or corked...
Hot Peppers

Some Like It Hot! Best Vegetables to Grow in the Heat

A week-long heat wave and a recent question—concerning what green beans to grow in a hot climate—...
Easy Zucchini Recipes

Best Zucchini Recipes | 15 Favorites

In honor of “Sneak Some Zucchini Onto Your Neighbor’s Porch Day” (August 8), here are 15 ways to...
Hand Thermometer

How to Check the Temperature of Your Grill

If you’re camping or simply do not have a thermometer on your grill, use the “hand test” to gauge ...
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Canning and Drying Fruit and Vegetables—Step by Step

Canning and drying are two of the best ways to preserve your precious harvest. In this video, we...
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How to Can Tomatoes

By canning tomatoes, you can enjoy that garden-fresh tomato taste in sauces, soups and stews all...
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Succession Planting Tips to Maximize Your Harvest

In this gardening video, we demonstrate succession planting! After one crop of vegetables or fruit...
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Fourth Of July Recipes

Celebrate the Fourth of July with tasty, patriotic dishes. Here are 10 classic 4th of July recipes—...
Portable Picnic Food

Summer Picnic Food Ideas & Recipes

Pack a picnic! These 10 picnic recipes will keep well and are easy to transport. From sesame...
Grilling on 4th of July

Easy Grilling Recipes—And 10 Tips for Grilling Success

Ready for a cookout? Here are some easy outdoor grilling recipes—plus, our 10 tips for grilling to...
How to Make Ice Cream

How to Make Old-Fashioned Ice Cream

Learn how to make homemade old-fashioned ice cream by making it yourself in a hand-crank freezer,...
Pickled Cucumbers

How to Make Dill Pickles

Learn how to make dill pickles the “old-fashioned” way. Pickling is a great way to store excess...
Salad

10 Best No-Cook Recipes

Don’t feel like cooking after a hot or hectic day? Check out these no-cook recipes. From cool soups...
Nutritious Carrots

Vegetable Nutrition

Do you eat your veggies? Here’s a quick list of the common vegetables that pack a punch of helpful...
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How to Make Berry Jam

Learn how to make berry jam in no time! Here’s a quick and easy berry jam recipe with just two...
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How Build a Green Bean Teepee

Bean teepees are easy to make and will provide support for pole beans or even climbing peas. The...
Plant Supports

Plant Supports: It's a Holdup!

Now that your plants are up and growing, you’ll find that some of them need a little support....
Wild Strawberry & Garden Rosemary Summer Tarts

Wild Strawberry & Garden Rosemary Tarts

The family and I headed out for an after-dinner walk the other night. We had started down the...
Grilled Salmon With Maple Mustard Glaze

Grilled Salmon With Maple Mustard Glaze

Next time you think of grilling salmon, add this maple mustard glaze in minutes! The fragrance of...
Kale Salad

10 Summer Salad Recipes

When you announce “We’re having salad,” do you hear a collective groan? You’ll turn their groans...
Nutrient-Rich Foods: Oats, Barley, Navy Beans

Five Health Foods You Probably Aren't Eating (or Might Consider Eating More Of)

Most plain fruits and vegetables are nutrient-dense. But on my long walk today, I started thinking...
Angel Food Cake With Strawberries

10 Spectacular Strawberry Recipes

There’s nothing like strawberries at the peak of season—juicy, sweet, and ripe! Sure, you can buy...

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