American Dairy Association of Indiana Blog
Wings Mother, You’ve given me two things One is roots The other’s wings – Anonymous This poem is simple but profound. May 12, 2013 is Mother’s Day. We all have one, even dairy calves have one! Mothers are special and need to be treated to a special day. I love history so here is a [...]
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When is a holiday not a holiday? When it’s Cinco de Mayo. That’s because it’s not a holiday in Mexico but has grown into a very popular one north of the border. Cinco de Mayo, the 5th of May, is not Mexican Independence Day. That day is September 16th. Cinco de Mayo commemorates a Mexican victory [...]
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When our boys were growing up, I asked them to help mix, peel, and chop. At first it was using a plastic knife to cut up soft foods but then progressed to sharper knives. They even helped plan menus. One boy chose the meat and the other chose the vegetable. We tried to eat dinner [...]
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April is National Grilled Cheese Month! So let’s get cracking and celebrate. You need three basic ingredients for scrumptious grilled cheese: bread, butter and cheese. That’s all you need but most of us like to spice things up a bit and get our creative juices flowing. Here are the top three winning recipes for grilled [...]
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How do you prepare for Easter? For me it begins with 40 days of reflection during Lent. As a choir member, it includes rehearsing special music for our Easter Sunday Service. A top priority for me, some time ago, included going out to the goose ‘coop’ to gather eggs. I used goose eggs to make deviled [...]
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Asparagus, chives, strawberries and crocus are all in bloom, which can only mean one thing, I survived WINTER! Spring is so exciting for a cook. Spring means delicate sweet tender salad greens that should not be covered up by dressings, tender asparagus spears, and beets. Spring smells of strawberries and fresh pound cake (OK, maybe not homemade). Below [...]
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Every season has its own list of fruit and vegetables. Your life should not just revolve around apple, orange or cabbage but you should always try something new and delicious which is available in each season. Eating seasonal fruits and vegetables means eating local products. Consuming local foods is a key aspect of sustainability and its [...]
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What is a fun way to make cheap, healthy family meals for less money? What has been around before the 70′s but it was their time to shine? Look no further than your slow cooker or crock pot! Slow cookers are relatively inexpensive, cheap to operate and can turn inexpensive cuts of meat or low cost [...]
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Chefs are revered in restaurants and kitchens the world over cooking for many each evening. But what would you do if you had the opportunity to have a personal chef waiting for you when you arrive home to the delicious aromas of meats roasting, vegetables being steamed and you get to select the menu! You get [...]
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I love hot soup don’t you? Especially in the dead of winter. A few years ago some friends and I had lunch at an Indianapolis restaurant and were served luke-warm soup. Not good. Haven’t been back since! But that’s another story. I love seeing the steam rising from a bowl of hot soup whether dining out or at home. I [...]
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