American Dairy Association of Indiana Blog
By Diane Ruyack You are invited to a marriage! Love at first sight, Cheese and zucchini go together like….. All squashes, including zucchini, originated in the Americas. Archaeologists have found evidence of zucchini in Mexico as early as 7000 BC. Ancient Central Americans ate a diet rich in corn, beans and squash, a combination known today as [...]
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By DeDe Hausmann The folks at Wellcat.com are at it again. They must love to celebrate for they’ve created many special days for our calendars. On August 29th, they want us to really look at foods we prepare with salt (sodium) and substitute herbs for that spice. We all need to reduce our sodium intakes [...]
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By Mary Nicholson Aah, back to school time. I always got a kick out of the Staples commercial where the family is shopping for back to school supplies, and the parents are smiling and frolicking while “It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year” plays. And of course, the kids are sulking and looking unhappy. [...]
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August 26th – A day that has gone to the dogs! It is National Dog Day! This is a special day for dogs and dog lovers that is celebrated annually in the United States. I am an animal lover and especially love dogs. Gunther, my dog who should have his own reality show, has provided me with so much happiness.
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By Michelle Plummer The third annual Dig IN event is Sunday, August 26 from Noon until 5:00 pm! This could be the best sampling of wonderful Indiana agriculture you will find! Dig IN spotlights food grown by Indiana farmers and prepared by local chefs doing their best to promote and entice Hoosiers on the bounty [...]
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Back to school time also means a fresh start to Fuel Up to Play 60! So what’s new? Here are a few things that Program Advisors AND students can use: For Program Advisors: The Competition Stadium New! Kick off Fuel Up to Play 60 with a friendly competition in your school! Visit your Dashboard at [...]
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By Kimmi Devaney If you haven’t been to the Indiana State Fair yet this year you still have a few more days to join in the fun. Wherever you go on the fairgrounds you are bound to learn more about why milk is good for you, how dairy farmers take care of their animals and [...]
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By Kimmi Devaney Did you know that August 16 is ‘Tell a Joke Day’? Since it is the Year of Dairy Cows at the Indiana State Fair (going on now through the 19th), I went searching for some cow and milk jokes that might brighten your day. I found some written by elementary school students [...]
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By DeDe Hausmann August is National Panini Month and if you haven’t tried a PANINI, you are missing out! Get out of the sandwich rut and try a PANINI. It can be very healthy if you make it with whole grain bread or rolls, a lean protein such as cooked beef, pork, poultry or fish, [...]
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By Diane Ruyack What is oooey, gooey and is made usually out of doors? What delicious white beverage goes with this decadent treat? We all want some more s’mores and milk around the fire. August 10 is always National S’More Day! This holiday is for honoring and enjoying the fun, delicious and messy fireside snack called [...]
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