National School Lunch Week – Let’s Grow Healthy

National School Lunch Week (NSLW) is October 10-14, 2011.  The theme is “Let’s Grow Healthy”. “School Lunch – Let’s Grow Healthy” will help students understand where food comes from while highlighting the overall benefit that school lunch helps kids grow strong and healthy. The NSLW 2011 theme provides the opportunity to try something new and [...]

How to Beat the Freshman 15

“Freshman 15” originally referred to the typical number of credit hours a full-time college student takes each semester. But pop culture also claims it’s the number of pounds college co-eds gain their first year away from home.

Celebration Around the Globe – World School Milk Day

By Mary Nicholson There is only one beverage that brings children together from all around the world to celebrate…milk!  Wednesday, September 28th marks the 12th annual World School Milk Day (WSMD) promoted by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations.  World School Milk Day provides a chance for children around the world [...]

Family Reunions: Food, Fun and Memories

We’re getting ready for the 110th Artley Family Reunion.  Our branch of the family is hosting the event this year in Middlebury, Indiana.  Lots of preparations are being made, the media have been alerted and the invitations have gone out.  We have games planned and are looking forward to visiting with family members we only [...]

Dairy Bar – Top Picks

A tradition since the 1940s, the American Dairy Association of Indiana’s Dairy Bar is considered an annual “must stop” by a sizable number of state fair visitors. A wide variety of fresh, delicious dairy items are offered, including what frequently is referred to as the “fair’s best food”: the Dairy Bar’s signature thick and creamy milkshakes. You can enjoy milkshakes flavors: chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry!

It’s Almost Time To Start Thinking About School Lunches

By DeDe Hausmann Before we know it, kids will be headed back to school.  The National School Lunch Program, which most public/private schools work with (for federal funding), requires that nutritious and economical meals must be prepared.  We work closely with Indiana School Nutrition Directors and cafeteria personnel so we know that they strive to [...]

Portable Potfuls- the perfect one pot meal!

By Michelle Plummer When I first began cooking I would get so frustrated with the Crockpot.  It wasn’t until I went to culinary classes and realized a crock pot is a small version of a steam jacketed kettle without the steam!  NO more burnt fondue, gravies or nacho dip!  Well imagine my surprise when you [...]

Fourth of July: Couscous with Tomatoes, Sautéed Spinach & Two Cheeses

By Michelle Plummer Celebrate the Fourth of July!  The Fourth of July and Independence Day, July 4th has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941, but the tradition of Independence Day celebrations goes back to the 18th century and the American Revolution (1775-83). In June 1776, representatives of the 13 colonies then [...]

International Picnic Day – Fun in the Sun

It’s that time of year again when the sun is shining and everyone likes to get out for some fun and fresh air! Get ready to have some food and fun on international picnic day, June 18th. It’s time for friends and family to get together to enjoy the outdoors. Though it’s not an official holiday recognized by Congress, tons of families, organizations, and social clubs gather to celebrate this special day.

Fuel Up to Play 60 Update

By Mary Nicholson Approximately seventy-five Fuel Up to Play 60 Program Advisors and their guests braved the crazy Indiana spring storms to attend a training camp at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center on Tuesday, April 19th.  Despite the unpredictable weather outside, a calmer atmosphere (for the most part) awaited guests inside the Pavilion. While [...]