By Michelle Hochstein Fresh bread, warm from the oven. Cereal, morning or midnight. Flour to bake a cake. Noodles for spaghetti. What do all of these have in common? Wheat. It’s the primary grain used in foods we love to eat. Pastries. Crackers. And don’t forget tortillas. In fact, about three-quarters of all U.S. grain-based [...]
By Kelly Bogard June. It's National Dairy Month. What do you think of? Ice cold milk? Yogurt? Ice cream? Me, too. One thing that should be on your list is something I use way more than any other dairy products when I cook and bake. You got it, BUTTER. Butter is a very versatile product. I use [...]
By Julie Tomascik Fresh food straight from the garden. Crops ready to harvest in the field. Both have to start somewhere. With a seed. And unlimited options. Different varieties. Numerous brands. Diverse technology. It’s a tough decision. One that both farmers and gardeners have to dig deeper into. So much goes into that choice. Soil [...]
By Kelly Bogard The last day of school has come and gone and now thoughts turn to summer. Barbecues and picnics. Trips to the beach. Camping. When the sun is out, it's time to play! The need for quick, fun foods takes the place of the soul-warming meals of winter. Big Red cupcakes and homemade [...]
By Jessica Domel Cool off with a bowl of ice cream. Delight in a glass of milk. Savor the yogurt. While you're tantalizing your taste buds with your chosen treat, glance over these Dairy Month facts that can't be beat. Love ice cream? It takes about 12 pounds of milk (about a gallon and a half) [...]
