This fall I learned about the not-so-new tradition of pairing apple pie and cheddar cheese. The sweet and savory combination makes a lot of sense, especially when you think about other popular foods where apples and cheese appear together—in salad, on sandwiches, and on cheese boards. Have you ever had a grilled cheese with apple slices? …
Here we are again, the last summer hurrah over Labor Day weekend has come and gone and back-to-school routines are ready to begin. Long-awaited summer trips and activities are winding down with kids back in school. This means after-school sports, clubs, and homework are ramping up. With life becoming a different kind of busy, these …
There’s still plenty of summer left and several hot days ahead. While the kids are splashing in the pool, the adults may like a splash of a different kind—adult beverages. Have some yogurt in your next drink. That’s right. Dairy can really take your drink experience to the next level. Not only are there great …
Need a dessert that will “wow” the crowd at your 4th of July BBQ? Look no further than this award-winning and patriotic banana-cream pie. A few years ago, I entered this pie in a contest in my town for the 4th of July. The only rule was that you needed to include strawberry as an …
Blog post written by University of New Hampshire dietetic intern Hailey Kuhl. – You may recall a previous post in which New England Dairy & Food Council debunked the idea of eating ice cream for breakfast. They gave some compelling reasons why it’s not the best choice, but what if the ice cream for breakfast dream might …
There is just something so wonderfully uncomplicated about cow’s milk, cheese and yogurt. Compared to the alternatives, they often contain fewer ingredients and yet are powerhouses when it comes to nutrients like protein, calcium, vitamin D, and more. Other characteristics of cow’s milk that are hard to match include the protein quality and cost. There are also benefits that are …