Farmers’ Almanac in the Blogs
Monday, August 25th, 2008Farmers’ Almanac is loaded with helpful gardening tips, home remedies, monthly moon origins and more - so, naturally, it makes its way into some interesting blog posts.
In a blog post on brain freeze, published on Aug. 7, 2008 in the Boston.com Lifestyle section (from The Boston Globe), blogger Devra First writes about a mind numbing brain freeze she experienced after gulping her morning smoothie. She turned to several sources for information and relief including The Farmers’ Almanac, who offered this advice: “For instant relief, simply press either your tongue or your thumb firmly to the roof of your mouth. Taking a couple sips of a warm beverage may also help stop the pain. To prevent further ice cream headaches, remember to slow down and savor every delectable spoonful or sip.”
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Judy Walker of The Times-Picayune (Louisiana) blogged about “Some tips for preserving and using fresh herbs” on Aug. 16, 2008. She references Farmers’ Almanac extensively for suggestions on various ways to preserve August basil, rosemary and more. The two methods mentioned are drying and freezing. One can dry certain fresh herbs by tying them in small bunches and hanging them upside down in the sunlight. When freezing herbs: wash them first, then chop them and place them in an ice cube tray lined with nonstick spray. Once herb cubes are frozen, remove them and store them in plastic bags or jars with tight-fitting lids. The article then goes on to list several dishes the herbs can be used in.
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ADW Rich Travel is a blogger who not only loves to travel, but also enjoys Autumn in New England. That’s the name of his Aug. 19, 2008 blog post on his website. His focus is on Massachusetts: great cities to visit, cultural heritage spots and the best times to view fall colors. For the last one, he uses the Farmers’ Almanac fall foliage dates map found on their website, here.
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