The Old Farmer's Almanac Readers' Best Recipes: and the Stories Behind Them [Paperback]

For years, readers ofThe Old Farmer’s Almanachave indicated that their favorite recipes are those of family and friends. Now, in appreciation and for its 225th anniversary in 2017, the Almanac has gathered 196 recipes of its fans and friends in its newest cookbook—The Old Farmer’s Almanac Readers’ Best Recipes and the Stories Behind Them.These are home cooks’ best-loved, most-requested recipes—the dishes they serve at family gatherings and potlucks, the ones that have been passed down for generations, or the ones thatmustbe made for special occasions—with often heartwarming, occasionally amusing, and always personal tales and anecdotes of the recipes’ origin. Classic Almanac time- and money-saving tips make this a collection that cooks and readers will treasure.

In celebration of the Almanac’s 225th anniversary (in 2017), Almanac readers, fans, and enthusiasts share their favorite recipes for home-cooked meals, potlucks, holidays, special occasions, and simply snacking, with the story of each recipe’s origin and why it is special.