Dairy and Strawberry Summer Dishes
Check out these delicious recipes that raise the bar on one of our favorite food pairings – dairy and strawberries!
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Take A Hike – But Don’t Forget the Cheese!
Looking for the perfect high-protein food to throw in your backpack? With the array of shelf-stable cheeses available, even the most discerning hiker will have options to choose from.
Read more“blue cheese day” celebrates america’s first grand champion cheese
On October 18, 2019, Rogue Creamery from Central Point, Oregon, earned the title of “best cheese in the world” and created a singular moment in the history of cheese in the United States.
Read moreThrough the Fire: Oregon Dairy Community Shows Resiliency, Generosity
“Farmers just know about helping other people. You help your neighbor, it’s just what you do.” The Oregon wildfires have provided yet another surreal chapter in the book of 2020 that we hope is behind us. Once again, it showcased an enduring theme of the Oregon dairy story – the resiliency and generosity of our farmers and processors.
Read moreAnthony Newman shares healthy tips for kids staying at home
Searching for free school meals in your area? Run out of recipe ideas? Looking for ways to exercise at home? Anthony Newman has your back.
Read moreHelp Spread the Word So Oregon Kids Don’t Go Hungry
New meal programs are opening to children ages 1 to 18 in school districts statewide, thanks to dedicated school nutrition professionals around the state with the support and partnership of Oregon Department of Education Child Nutrition Programs.
Read moreGoing Rogue: Oregon Cheese Makes a Big Statement
Type the words “American cheese” into an online search engine, and the images that pop up typically appear more utilitarian than artisanal or gourmet. Perhaps that’s one reason why it came as a shock to some around the globe that an American cheese defied convention and brought home the title of “best in the world” at the 2019 World Cheese
Read moreMeet Chef Jessica: Serving up Fresh Ideas for Student Meals (VIDEO)
Chef Jessica Visinsky, RDN, is training a growing number of child nutrition program professionals to prepare delicious and nutritious food for Oregon students. Sponsored by the Oregon Dairy and Nutrition Council and the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) Child Nutrition Programs, a new series of the popular culinary trainings are helping improve school cafeteria and child care menus. Jessica Visinsky,
Read moreAnthony Newman Invites Kids to Enjoy Free Summer Meals (VIDEO)
Former NFL player and Oregon Duck, Anthony Newman, encourages all Oregon youth 1-18 years old to enjoy tasty, healthy lunches at nearby summer meal sites. There’s no registration, no sign up and no charge for these meals that are often served at local schools, parks, libraries or community centers. Youth will have a chance to be nourished, be active and
Read moreMilk to the Rescue: Addressing an Ongoing Need
It’s a staple of American households and often tops the grocery list, but for many low-income families, having milk in the refrigerator can be a rarity. According to the Great American Milk Drive, people served by food banks receive less than one gallon per person per year on average. In Oregon, that statistic is changing. Thanks to an influx of
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