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Relax and recharge in the new year.
Many often start the new year enthused to get up and get going, try new things, amp up their routine and charge into adventures. But it’s also the middle of winter, and winter is for slowing down, recharging and reenergizing. Just like the fields and gardens are taking a rest, so can you. Food can … Continued
Orange Cranberry Mascarpone Jelly Roll
Orange Cranberry Mascarpone Jelly Roll I used Satsuma Mandarin oranges for this rather than your usual navel orange, so I used the zest and juice of three oranges. If I had larger ones, I would have only done 2, BUT I liked the leaves still attached to the Satsumas to make the cake presentation a … Continued
Back to School Meal Planning and Prep
By Alexandra James, Dietetic Intern with Maine Dairy & Nutrition Council After summer, getting back to a schedule when the kids go back to school can be stressful. This often means earlier mornings, earlier bedtimes, and busier days. On a busy night, one of the last things we want to think about is making dinner. … Continued
Sustainable Dairy Farming – teacher resources and self-guided learning
Dairy farming in Maine and around the country has an amazing story to tell when it comes to Sustainability. Across the nation, the dairy industry has committed to become Green House Gas (GHG) Neutral by the year 2050. The following are links to articles and resources that explain what is happening on farms near and … Continued
Summer’s finest – make the most of strawberry season
I stock our fridge with strawberries year-round – the main reason being that if I can’t get my 4-year-old to eat much else that is nutritious on any given day, I can at least get her to eat strawberries. They are an excellent source of Vitamin C as well as offering fiber, potassium, magnesium and … Continued
What People Have to Say
Maine Dairy and Nutrition Council works with schools across the state, offering grants each year for needed school nutrition equipment.
Tina Fabian, RSU 3
The milk barrels were a fun and engaging marketing tool to showcase milk. Displaying them at the end of our serving line had a noticeable impact, encouraging more students to choose milk with their meals. We sincerely appreciate the support of the Maine Dairy Council in helping make this possible!
Denise Tapley, RSU 89
The coolers were extremely useful to our program, besides use in the regular summer program. The kids thought they were super cool and awesome looking! We appreciate your organization so much and love our coolers.
Wendy McDonald, Orrington and Dedham
The students love seeing the milk in the milk barrels and picking it up themselves. They like that the milk is so cold- that has really surprised them how cold the barrels keep the milk.
Cyndi Kimball, Easton
This piece of equipment is the coolest—both figuratively and literally. The students truly enjoy having access to the yogurt bar, especially with the fresh fruit mix-ins. Honestly, we didn’t realize just how much yogurt we were going through until we saw the distributor’s numbers. It's clearly a big hit!
Tammy Conners, RSU 74
We have been fortunate to be able to receive coolers when needed for many years. The coolers are a must to serve meals off site and away from our cafeterias (summer meals, field trips or simply spring picnics outside.) The size is much safer for staff to carry than a large chest cooler and we do pack reasonably even though the coolers can hold a full crate of milk. Your support is very much appreciated!
