Food and Recipes

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Water Glassing Eggs: How to Preserve Your Harvest

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If you raise chickens, water glassing eggs is a must! Here’s how to preserve your extra eggs so that you’ll have them during the winter months, when egg production is low. What is Water Glassing? “Water glassing” is a traditional method for preserving freshly laid eggs using water and lime (calcium hydroxide). There are many

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Can You Freeze Eggs? Important Freezing Tips

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Can you freeze eggs? How about milk, cheese, butter, and bread? The short answer: yes! Stock up and take advantage of productive seasons and sales by preserving your bounty with our expert tips. Bear in mind that all foods should be frozen before their expiration dates to preserve the greatest freshness and flavor. It’s a

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2024 Winning Bean Recipes

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Award-Winning Bean Recipes Every year we select an ingredient and ask readers and web visitors to submit original recipes that contain that ingredient. The winning recipes get cash prizes and the chance to be published in both the print edition of the Farmers’ Almanac and here online. Beans were our ingredient last year and while

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Winter Squash Recipes

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One of the oldest known crops to mankind is squash. With autumn in full force and the holidays on their way, why not take advantage of the abundance of winter squash, and try these tempting seasonal recipes?

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How To Make Snow Ice Cream — A Sweet Celebration!

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Snow ice cream (or snow cream, depending on who you ask) is a special treat that many adults today associate with fond childhood memories. You may be surprised to learn that the origin of this delightful dessert goes back several centuries. Here are some fun facts about its longstanding history as well as a snow

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How To Make Sourdough Starter For Sourdough Bread

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In an age of convenience and pre-packaged foods, there’s something profoundly satisfying about creating a staple as timeless as bread from scratch. Sourdough, with its rustic charm and rich history, beckons to those seeking a connection to their culinary roots. If you’ve never ventured into the world of sourdough bread baking, here are some compelling

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2023 Winning Blueberry Recipes

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Award-Winning Blueberry Recipes Every year we select an ingredient and ask readers and web visitors to submit original recipes that contain that ingredient. The winning recipes get cash prizes and the chance to be published in both the print edition of the Farmers’ Almanac and here online. Blueberries were our ingredient last year and while

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3 Winning Summer Recipes You need To Try!

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If you’re looking for quick, easy, and tasty options to bring to your next summer potluck event, look no further! Whether you want a unique twist on classic chicken salad, a flavorful grape salad side dish, or a delicious chocolate dessert, these recipes are sure to delight your friends and family … and leave them

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New! Dandelion Shortbread Cookie Recipe

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Hey FA Readers! Are you looking for an unusual and delicious treat for Mother’s Day? Make your Mom a batch of dandelion shortbread cookies! We are pleased to bring you this Dandelion Shortbread Cookie Recipe — the latest in a series from our grand-prize-winning baker, Cameron Livesay. Cameron wowed FA judges in a blind taste

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