Three short weeks ago we welcomed 2015 with festive fireworks and celebration. The magic of the holidays seems to have been replaced with weather complaints rather than hopeful pleasantries about upcoming plans, grunts instead of warm greetings, and shivery slogs to the T station without the ringing of holiday bells. Many people seem to be …
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 …
Elizabeth is at it again with another great blog post; read on to learn about great healthy eating tips for the holiday season. Eat Smart This Holiday Season By: Elizabeth Aurand, Nutrition Communications Intern for New England Dairy & Food Council Elizabeth is in her senior year at Boston University studying dietetics. As an …
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 …