Did you know that January is National Soup Month? After the bitter cold start to the New Year, what could be a better dish to enjoy than soup? Stews, chowders, and bisques are great and hearty options for the whole family. Broth based soups are timeless. Who doesn’t enjoy curling up on the couch with …
With the help of local organizations like Farm Credit East, programs like Weekend Wheels will get a boost this month: fresh milk. Farm Credit East recently heard about The Great American Milk Drive program and was inspired to donate. The organization created Farm Credit East Cares in October 2011 as a way for employees to …
‘Tis the season for holiday cheer, and our favorite foods, like eggnog! And one of the best things about eggnog is that its main ingredient is ALWAYS in season… What’s that you ask? Must Be The Milk, of course! The dairy farm families of New England are committed to producing this fresh, wholesome milk for …
If you are living with lactose intolerance, you may be under the impression that you have to give up dairy altogether. Well, I have good news for you. This is a common misconception, and you certainly do not have to give up dairy! And that’s a good thing, because the Dietary Recommendations for Americans say …
Some Halloween Traditions Began Down on the Farm It’s the witching season, when ghosts and other ghouls go bump in the night. We think of Oct. 31 as a time of vampires and monsters, but did you know some of our most popular Halloween traditions began on farms? Pumpkins, of course, can be found on …
Autumn in New England is my favorite time of year. The vibrant colors, the crisp evening temperatures and the first day when it’s cold enough outside to wear boots all remind me why I love living in New England. But in addition to the fall foliage and fashion, one thing that brings me a lot …