June is Dairy Month
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All About Dairy Month
Humm, you may be thinking, "Dairy month? Big deal!" Alright, I will admit that it isn't as huge as Christmas or Thanksgiving, but think about it, where would you be without milk? That entire aisle in the grocery store with the huge selection of cereal would not be there. Chocolate cake and cookies would just not be the same. We would not have the saying, "Don't cry over spilt milk." What would you give to the kids to drink with their supper? Dairy products are a daily part of our lives, so come on and let's celebrate with the help of the Internet!
Let's start at the beginning of the process, getting the milk from the cow. If you live in an agricultural area or come from a farming background, your kids may know how milk is taken from the cow. If they don't know how it is done, take a virtual tour at Moo Milk - The Story of Milk! Also, check out From Farm to Table: The Story of Milk for more information. You can also see pictures that I took of my husband's family cows and the milking process.
A great way to celebrate would be to make some dairy products to eat and you can find fabulous recipes all over the Internet.
- What could be better than butter? Land O Lakes Butter has a ton of recipes! Butter is Best also has some great recipes.
- A refreshing drink for a hot day is a Milk Shake! How many ways can you make a milk shake? There are endless possibilities.
- Don't forget the cheese! A pile of cheese recipes can be found at Cheese Recipes.net
No celebration would be complete without a visit to a museum to find out more! Don't worry though, you won't have to pack up the family and travel anywhere, you can take a tour online! Visit the New Jersey Museum of Agriculture and enjoy the exhibits. You can also visit the Ross Farm where you can have an adventure in rural living.
More Dairy Month Fun
The Milking Process
Some Pictures From Around The Farm
Dairy Month Jokes, Games and Audio Clips