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Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipes

Thanksgiving side dishes make the meal! We have some delicious options—from the historically-...
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,...
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....
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...
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Fourth of July Recipes

Celebrate Independence Day (U.S.) with tasty, patriotic dishes. Here are 10 classic 4th of July ...
Easter Dinner Table Setting

Best Easter Recipe Ideas

We’ve taste-tested more Easter recipes! All on one page, browse our best Easter dinner recipe ideas...
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The Month of April 2019: Holidays, Fun Facts, Folklore

April 2019 is the first full month of spring! We hope that your sky is bright and clear and your...
Irish Stew

Best St. Patrick's Day Recipes

A selection of our favorite St. Patrick’s Day recipes—including soda bread, corned beef and cabbage...
Heart Pies

Valentine's Day Dessert Recipes

Around Valentine’s Day, the aromas of chocolate, flowers, and love linger in the air! Whip up a...
Mulled Wine

10 Christmas Drinks to Get Into the Holiday Spirit

Toast the season with ten of our most festive Christmas drinks and cocktails! The holidays deserve...
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George Washington's Christmas Eggnog

Here is a recipe for Christmas Eggnog from our first president, in the exact words as they were...
Stuffed French Toast

10 Delicious Christmas Breakfast and Brunch Recipes

When planning a nice Christmas gathering, we may not think much about breakfast. And yet when the...
Christmas Stollen

Christmas Dessert Recipes

Browse our favorite Christmas dessert recipes, including gingerbread, Christmas cake, stollen,...
Christmas Ham

Christmas Dinner Recipes

Browse our top Christmas dinner recipes, from ham and rib roast to goose and lasagna. We’ve also...
Thanksgiving Recipes

Best Thanksgiving Recipes

Few feasts are so steeped in tradition as Thanksgiving! We’ve collected our (mostly) traditional ...
Fruit Cake Food Gift

Homemade Holiday Food Gift Ideas

Put your hands and handiwork into your gifts. Make holiday food gifts from the kitchen—from buttery...
Swedish Julboard

How to Set Up a Buffet Table

Here are 10 tips for setting up a buffet table. The buffet approach allows guests to mingle instead...
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...
Homemade Hot Cocoa

Could Cocoa Be the Sweetheart Spice?

Where does cocoa come from? What’s the difference between cocoa and chocolate? Is chocolate healthy...
Gingerbread House Tips

How to Make a Gingerbread House

Making a gingerbread house may be one of the best ways to spend a snowy, blustery afternoon....
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Gifts from the Kitchen: Infused Vinegar Recipes

Bottles of infused vinegar make excellent gifts from the kitchen! Below is a colorful recipe for...
Natural Decorating from the Garden

Natural Decorating for Christmas

Have you decked the halls? Consider your backyard and garden for a ready source of interesting...
Why Halloween is in October

What Is So Spooky About Halloween Weather?

Why does Halloween fit so well with October? It’s just interesting to think about how much weather...
Halloween Hands Punch

Easy Halloween Dinner Recipe Ideas

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

Holiday Kitchen Cleaning Checklist

Here are some holiday kitchen cleaning tips because, at this time of year more than any other, the...
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Easy Punch Recipes and Tips

Enjoy our simple punch recipes and tips, from easy fruit punch for kids’ birthday parties to more...
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How to Carve a Turkey

Get a quick refresher on how to carve the turkey before placing it on the table. This is the...
Almanac Christmas Party

Blog: The Almanac Christmas Party

Every December, we cook up a storm for the annual Almanac Christmas party. Here are photos of the...
Poor Man's Turtles

Poor Man's Turtles

Take me into a candy shop any day, anywhere, and I will walk out with a turtle every time. No...