Out I went into the meadow, Where the moon was shining brightly, And the oak-tree’s lengthening shadows On the sloping sward did lean; For I longed to see the goblins, And the dainty-footed fairies, And the gnomes, who dwell in caverns, But come forth on Halloween. –Arthur Peterson (1851–1932) | | How to Freeze Brussels Sprouts Freezing Brussels Sprouts Brussels sprouts are not the easiest vegetable to grow. I actually gave up on them years ago as they were consistently very small. Then I learned a couple of growing tricks—plus, how to freeze brussels sprouts. | | Witches, Tricks, and Treats Origins of Halloween Traditions Why does Halloween make us think of trick or treating, witches on broomsticks, bobbing for apples, and carved pumpkins? Here’s a look back at the origins of Halloween traditions and why we celebrate Halloween the way we do today. | | Lighted Glass Mason Jar Makes a great centerpiece or accent decoration. Features a 4-hour timer. Requires 2 AAA batteries. | | Easy Caramel Corn Oven Caramel Corn
Is your mouth watering? Our classic Oven Caramel Corn recipe is easy and fun to make and is oh-so-delicious! | | What are Brown Burrs? Brown Burrs: Date-Nut Balls
Ever heard of “brown burrs”? This is an old reader recipe that we love. Think of them as small date-nut balls—cute and delicious and even naturally healthy. | | 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. © 2017 Yankee Publishing Inc. All rights reserved. |
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