Washington's Christmas eggnog, winter solstice plants, stomach bugs

View Web Version WEATHER ASTRONOMY GARDENING CALENDAR FOOD ADVICE STORE This country will not be a good place for any of us to live in unless we make it a good place for all of us to live in. –Theodore Roosevelt (1858–1919)  Thursday, December 19, 2019 353rd day of the year Winter begins in 2 days Criss Angel (illusionist) was born on this day in 1967. Hope Lange (actress) died on this day in 2003. Question of the Day How is sea level determined? Is it the same for every sea?  Answer George's Real Eggnog! George Washington's Christmas Eggnog Here’s a recipe for Christmas Eggnog from our first president, in the exact words as they were written by George Washington himself. Our favorite instruction is the last one: “Taste Frequently.”   READ MORE   SPONSORED Top Cardiologist Reveals Digestive Trick To Clean Your Bowels Digestive Trick To Clean Your Bowels: What if you could restore your gut health with one simple fix? According to one doctor in California, there may be a way. In fact, he believes it’s so powerful that it could be like a “power wash” for your insides.   LEARN MORE   Christmas Party Food Party Recipes for Christmas When preparing party recipes for Christmas, keep the menu simple. With a little organization and a few hours spent cooking, you can offer a hospitable feast without becoming crazed.   READ MORE   The 2020 Old Farmer's Almanac Engagement Calendar A highly useful daily planner full of humor and useful advice. It’s an indispensable tool for managing your life and keeping yourself organized. Includes plenty of room for jotting down appointments and notes.     LEARN MORE   $9.99 (Save $5) Overwintering Rosemary Overwintering Rosemary: Growing Rosemary Indoors Find out how to overwinter rosemary and grow rosemary indoors to keep this wonderful herb growing all year.   READ MORE   Local Farmers' Market Tote SAVE 50% while supplies last! Features long and short handles for convenience. Plus, a two-sided design and small interior pocket.   LEARN MORE   $5.99 (Save $5.98) Plants of the Winter Solstice Plants of the Winter Solstice Many trees and plants were important to the celebration of the winter solstice (on December 21) both as symbols and as decorations. Find out their meaning …   READ MORE   Vegetable Gardener’s Handbook NEW #1 BESTSELLER!  After inspiring and instructing gardeners for 227 years, we have created a single “how to garden” reference book that includes all of our expertise!   LEARN MORE   $11.95 Prevent Stomach Bugs 5 Ways to Prevent Nasty Stomach Bugs Over the Holidays Feeling sick to your stomach? Overindulgence in holiday goodies might not be the culprit. ‘Tis the season for stomach bugs. And, by the way, there’s no such thing as stomach flu.   READ MORE   Farmers' Market Cotton Tote Bag This sturdy cotton canvas bag features The Old Farmer’s Almanac 1792 logo on one side and the message “Support Your Local Farmers” on the other. Made in the USA.    LEARN MORE   $9.97 (Save $3) THE OLD FARMER SELECTED THESE PRODUCTS FOR YOU QUICK CLICKS 7-Day Forecast 2-Month Forecast Moon Phase Calendar Best Days—Astrological Timetable WEATHER ASTRONOMY GARDENING CALENDAR FOOD ADVICE STORE New to this newsletter? It’s free! Sign up here. You are receiving this e-mail message because you subscribed at our Web site: Almanac.com If you do not wish to receive our regular e-mail newsletter in the future, please click here to unsubscribe. *Please do not reply to this e-mail* Visit our Web site Help page to report corrections or inquire about your online account, products, editorial, and technical issues. For reprinting and reuse, see our Terms of Use. © 2019 Yankee Publishing Inc. All rights reserved.