Make-ahead Thanksgiving, planting rhubarb, fall smoothie!

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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Friday, November 12, 2021 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. Winter begins in 39 days Question of the Day Do we have a treaty with other countries dealing with space exploration? – Answer Puzzle of the Day A shining body, a preposition, and an ancient city. (Use these clues to find the three words that, when combined, form the name of a flower.) – Answer In slack wind of November The fog forms and shifts. All the world comes out again When the fog lifts. –Christina Georgina Rossetti (1830–94) ADVERTISEMENT Make-Ahead Thanksgiving Recipes Not only do make-ahead Thanksgiving recipes save you time on the big feast day to spend on the “big bird” and with family, but also many of these recipes taste better when the flavors have more time to marinate! Here is a list of Thanksgiving dishes that you should make in advance...   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Veterinarian: Add This One Thing To Your Dog's Food To Help Them Be Healthier Dr. Gary Richter, one of the top veterinarians in the world, many dogs are at risk of serious health issues… but their owners may be missing the warning signs.   LEARN MORE   Spiced Sweet Potato Smoothie Savor autumn with this spiced sweet potato smoothie—flavored with warm spices, anti-inflammatory ginger, and nutritious sweet potato.   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   Winter Weather Lore: Observing Nature's Signs What winter weather is in store for us? Our ancestors lived close to the land, and by observing the natural world they learned to predict what the seasons would bring. Clouds, birds, animals, and plants all provided clues.    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   Rhubarb What grows for 10 years or more, suffers from almost from no pests, and is refreshingly easy to grow? It’s rhubarb! This perennial vegetable has tart-flavored ruby stems used to make pies, crumbles, jams, and sauces. Plant in late autumn or early spring when the soil is workable. Learn everything...   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   Upcycled Garden Projects: Repurpose Old Items Turn trash into treasures! Gardeners are a pretty thrifty bunch, and it’s in the garden where repurposing old items into new really comes into its own. From transforming tins into planters to repurposing old furniture for storing produce, there are countless ways to put worn-out or unwanted items...   WATCH VIDEO   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   If you enjoy the Almanac Companion... Share with a Friend THE OLD FARMER SELECTED THESE PRODUCTS FOR YOU 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!  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