Are you a leftie?, black-eyed Susans, fresh tomato cake (give it a try!)

Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [Tuesday, August 13, 2024]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( Let your face and hands, like the church clock, always tell how your inner works are going. —Charles Haddon Spurgeon, English clergyman (1834–92) [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Find our advice for today!]( [40 days until autumn begins]( [Moon Phase Today]( [View our Moon Phase Calendar]( [When is the Next Full Moon?]( Today is the Best Day To: - begin diet to gain weight - go camping - prune to encourage growth - straighten hair [Plan ahead! See the best days for every activity.]( Question of the Day I have a stain of unknown origin on my concrete garage floor. 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[LEARN MORE]( [Fresh Tomato Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting (image)]( [Fresh Tomato Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting]( In the 1930s, tomato soup cakes were all the rage, yet they were a mystery because they did not taste like tomato soup. Despite its name, this cake is a sweet surprise, as the tomatoes lend a subtle sweetness and moistness without overpowering the taste buds. [READ MORE]( ☞ If you enjoy the Daily Almanac, [share with a friend]( ☜ [View product recommended for you]( [View product recommended for you]( [View product recommended for you]( [View product recommended for you]( [View product recommended for you]( [View product recommended for you]( [Shop The Old Farmer's Store]( [SMSbanner_blue]( [Get The Old Farmer’s Almanac Daily Update for Amazon Echo]( “Alexa, ask Farmer’s Almanac about today.” Did a friend forward you the Almanac Daily? You can [sign up here](. If you enjoy this newsletter, consider picking up a copy of [The Old Farmer’s Almanac](. Are you on social? 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