The Old Farmers Almanac 2016

Edition Canadian  ALSO FEATURING ASTRONOMICAL TABLES, TIDES, HOLIDAYS, ECLIPSES, ETC.

ORIGINAL ROBERT B. THOMAS FARMER’S ALMANAC, FOUNDED IN 1792

No. CCXXIV

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WEATHER FORECASTS for 5 Regions of Canada

• Prévisions du temps québécois en français • SUN, MOON, STARS, AND PLANETS

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Advice, Folklore, and Gardening Secrets from The Old Farmer’s Almanac

2016 CALENDAR

Amazing weather photos for every month.

RELEASE date: September 8, 2015

the 2016 old farmer’s almanac THE OLD FARMER’S ALMANAC CANADIAN EDITION

Release Date: September 8, 2015 ISBN 978-1-57198-686-3 • $6.99 272 pages • 5 5/16" × 8" • Softcover The Canadian edition is “fitted for Ottawa, with calculations to answer for all the Canadian provinces, and features provincial weather forecasts as well as stories that speak specifically to the history, traditions, and culture of the country.”

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Easy and Delicious

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A Guarantee of Goodness Every Day

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ISBN 978-1-57198-648-1 $19.95 Award-winning cook and author Ken Haedrich brings his special mastery to more than 200 “made from scratch” recipes like TexMex Lasagna, Steak Romaine and Blue Cheese Salad, Root Beer–Braised Country Ribs, and Creamy Vanilla Custard.

Softcover • 288 pages 8 9/16" × 9" Case pack: 5 Case weight: 9 pounds breads

Glazed Lemon Cream Scones Delicate, fragrant, and delicious.

Batter:

EASY DOES IT

For light, fluffy scones, avoid kneading the dough too many times. A gentle touch is best.

2 cups all-purpose flour 1 ⁄3 cup sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 ⁄ 2 teaspoon salt finely grated zest of 1 lemon 3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into 1 ⁄4-inch pieces 1 egg yolk

1 cup heavy cream or whipping cream, plus a spoonful or two for tops ⁄ teaspoon vanilla extract

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Lemon Glaze:

11 ⁄ 2 cups confectioners’ sugar 1 tablespoon light corn syrup 1 tablespoon milk, plus more as needed 1 ⁄8 teaspoon lemon extract

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Preheat the oven to 400°F. Get out a large baking sheet.

Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and lemon zest in a large bowl and whisk to mix. Add the butter and, using a pastry blender or your fingers, cut it into the dry mixture to make very small pieces. Make a well.

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■ Combine the cream, yolk, and vanilla in a small bowl and stir to blend. Pour into the well and stir until the dough pulls together. Set aside to rest for 3 to 4 minutes.

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Lightly flour a work surface.

■ Scrape the dough onto the work surface and dust your hands and the dough with flour. Knead the dough gently 4 or 5 times. It will be soft but manageable. Shape the dough into a ball, then flatten it into a disk about 3⁄4-inch thick and 7 to 71⁄2 inches in diameter. Cut the disk into eight equal pie wedges. Place the wedges on the baking sheet, evenly spaced. Lightly brush the tops with cream.

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Bake for 15 to 17 minutes, or until golden.

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Transfer to a cooling rack.

For lemon glaze:

Sift the confectioners’ sugar into a bowl. Add the corn syrup and 1 tablespoon of milk and stir with a wooden spoon, until smooth. Add the lemon extract and stir to blend. Add additional milk, 1⁄2 teaspoon at a time, and whisk until the glaze is thick but still runny.

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■ When the scones are barely warm, place them on a sheet of wax paper or plastic wrap and drizzle them generously with the glaze.

Makes 8 scones.

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2016 All-Seasons Garden Guide Release date: March 8, 2016 ISBN 978-1-57198-697-9 • $4.99 The All-Seasons Garden Guide is the annual spring companion to the Almanac. Its large, full-color pages are devoted exclusively to gardening, including general information, tips, and advice from experts for growing vegetables, flowers, and fruit.

Softcover • 112 pages • 8 1/8" × 10 7/8"

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 The 2016 Old Farmer’s Almanac Canadian Edition and 2016 calendars are released beginning in July 2015 and shipped throughout the selling season. Returns of the 2016 Almanac and calendars may be made after April 1, 2016, and prior to December 31, 2016. The Garden Guide, released annually in March, may be returned after August 1, 2016, and prior to December 31, 2016.

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