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Bowl of green creamy soup topped with sliced radishes and drizzled olive oil, spoon inside

MOOOre Milk, Please!

The days are heating up, and that means more time outside. Whether gardening, enjoying a day at the beach, or just you being outside means losing nutrients through sweating. How to rectify that?…

Glass with layered banana pudding: vanilla custard, banana slices, whipped cream, and vanilla wafer

June Is National Dairy Month

National Dairy Month started out as National Milk Month in 1937 as a way to promote drinking milk. It was initially created to encourage continued dairy use during the warmer months when production…

Green salad with blueberries, feta crumbles, and walnut pieces on a white plate

Spring Into ... Blueberries!

Blueberries are low in fat and sodium, have just 80 calories per cup and contain a category of phytonutrients called polyphenols. Polyphenols are micronutrients that we get through certain…

Shredded cabbage salad with cumin seeds and lemon wedge on blue-patterned plate

Spring Into... Greens!

I believe Mother Nature knows Spring is here! The weather is getting consistently warmer and I’ve already seen some good-looking gardens! One of the first types of foods that are ready for picking…

Bowl of mango, black bean and quinoa salad with sliced red onion

Celebrate Cinco De Mayo

Cinco de Mayo, which is Spanish for "Fifth of May", is an annual celebration many look forward to! Traditionally, it was observed to commemorate the Mexican’s army victory over the French Empire at…

Roasted asparagus spears arranged on a white platter, sprinkled with coarse salt

Spring Into --- Asparagus!

Have you ever grown asparagus? It’s a pretty intense process. An asparagus crown is planted about 12” deep in sandy soil. After that, is usually not harvested for the first three years, allowing the…

Cooked shrimp on creamy risotto topped with crumbled bacon

March is National Nutrition Month

National Nutrition Month® is an annual campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. During the month of March, everyone is invited to learn about making informed food choices and…

Sliced corned beef with cabbage, potatoes, and carrots served on a white plate

Celebrate the Luck of the Irish Without Guilt!

St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated annually on March 17. This is the anniversary of St. Patrick’s death and the Irish have observed this day as a religious holiday for over 1,000 years. Irish families…

Glass bowl containing smooth brown sauce or dressing viewed from above

Creamy or Crunchy?

Do you prefer your peanut butter creamy or crunchy is the question. YES to both is the answer!There’s nothing like the smell and taste of peanut butter to bring back childhood memories – and even…