Sweet potato casserole, pomanders, time to compost

Your DAILY newsletter from the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( [Saturday, November 13, 2021]( [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out.]( [Winter begins in 38 days]( Question of the Day Can you shed any light on the origins of the word taxicab? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day (Blank) ventured (Blank) gained. (What's the saying? Fill in the blanks!) – [Answer]( [crow] To-night the winds begin to rise And roar from yonder dropping day: The last red leaf is whirl'd away, The rooks are blown about the skies. –Alfred, Lord Tennyson (1809–92) ADVERTISEMENT [Almanac Calendars]( [Pecan-Crusted Sweet Potato Casserole (image)]( [Pecan-Crusted Sweet Potato Casserole]( Anyone who likes to have dessert first will love this dish! It’s perfect as a side dish on a holiday (or any other day, really). [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [The Old Farmer's Almanac 2022 Edition Now Shipping!]( Happy New Almanac Year! It’s time to celebrate the newest edition of The Old Farmer’s Almanac! With our longstanding commitment to “new, useful, and entertaining matter,” you can count on your new edition to deliver a comprehensive and trustworthy guide to 2022. Order now! [LEARN MORE]( [The Old Farmer's Almanac 2022 Edition Now Shipping! (title)]( [How to Compost: A Guide to Composting at Home (image)]( [How to Compost: A Guide to Composting at Home]( Take the plunge and get composting! You’ll feel great doing it. We’ll show you how to turn garden waste and kitchen scraps into nutrient-rich goodness—whether it’s through “hot” composting or “cold” composting. All of this beautiful, earthy compost is free—and your plants will thank you for it! [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Christmas Dish Towels]( Large selection of bold and bright farmhouse kitchen towels! [LEARN MORE]( [Christmas Dish Towels (title)]( [The Curious Crow: Friend or Foe? (image)]( [The Curious Crow: Friend or Foe?]( Crows are curious, smart, friendly, and funny! You might be surprised by the friendships that crows struck up with kids and pets. They can also hold grudges, get noisy, and eat your crops. With all their personality, let’s just say that crows sometimes seem like people! Discover some cool facts... [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Vermont Weather Station]( This classic, brass instrument makes a handsome and practical addition to your kitchen window. Features a large easy-to-read scale. Measure both temperature and humidity.  [LEARN MORE]( [Vermont Weather Station (title)]( [How to Make Pomander Balls (image)]( [How to Make Pomander Balls]( Here’s how to make pomander balls, which are simply oranges pierced by cloves. As the fruit dries, it releases a lovely fragrance. Pomanders make beautiful centerpieces, gifts for friends, tree ornaments, and air fresheners. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Beautiful wine bottle lights for sparkling evenings!]( Create lovely ambient lighting with a wine bottle! This brushed metal wine stopper with a trail of warm LED lights will illuminate most wine bottles. Choose a bottle from a special celebration and light up your home! [LEARN MORE]( [Beautiful wine bottle lights for sparkling evenings! (title)]( [Sweet Potato Facts and Health Benefits (image)]( [Sweet Potato Facts and Health Benefits]( Twenty years ago, our Almanac declared sweet potatoes to be the “healthiest vegetable of them all.” This fleshy root vegetable is indeed highly nutritional and low in calories, and, for the chef, it is easier than pie to use. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Alpaca Fleece SuperWarm Extreme Socks]( The cure for cold feet! These special socks are routinely worn in the Arctic Circle, Antarctica, and for the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race! Available in 3 colors while supplies last. [LEARN MORE]( [Alpaca Fleece SuperWarm Extreme Socks (title)]( If you enjoy the Weekly Almanac... [Share with a Friend]( THE OLD FARMER SELECTED THESE PRODUCTS FOR YOU [Product]( [Product]( [Product]( [Product]( [View More Product from The Old Farmer's Store]( Did a friend forward you this briefing? You can [sign up here](. If you enjoy this newsletter, consider picking up a copy of [The Old Farmer's Almanac](. Your support makes this all possible! Are you on social? Enjoy more Almanac wit & wisdom! [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( [Pinterest]( [Twitter]( [Visit Almanac.com]( [Shop Our Store]( You received this email because you signed for updates from The Old Farmer's Almanac. If you do not wish to receive our regular e-mail newsletter in the future, please [click here to manage preferences](. *Please do not reply to this e-mail* © Yankee Publishing Inc. An Employee-Owned Company 1121 Main Street | P.O. Box 520 | Dublin, NH 03444 [Contact Us]( [View web version](