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 …
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 …
Maple desserts are a staple in a Vermonter’s diet. As a kid, we would often have maple biscuits. It doesn’t sound that exciting, but it really is. This isn’t a savory maple flavored biscuit, but instead it’s a sweet biscuit with gooey maple syrup running all over it. It’s definitely for dessert, not dinner! The recipe …
The holiday season is upon us! As family and friends gather to celebrate wonderful traditions over the next month, we would like to share with you a peak into holiday time on the dairy farm. Traditions Denise Barstow of Barstow’s Farm reminds us that traditions are important as they build strong family relationships between generations. …
Leftovers are inevitable during the holiday season. But let’s face it! We’re all getting a little tired of pumpkin pie. Let’s think outside the box and turn our leftovers into something memorable! Dairy is key to turning leftovers into something exciting. With nine essential nutrients like protein, calcium, vitamin D and potassium, dairy kicks everything …