We are well into June!! That means that we are almost halfway through the year. Holy moly this year has flown by. It also means that it is dairy month. Since I am a dairy farmer and I come from generations of dairy farmers, I like to do something special in June. I think there’s something wonderful about working and caring for animals, our land and creating nature’s perfect drink, milk. It is fascinating to me that 2% of the population of the USA provide all sorts of foods which feed the majority in the USA. Yes, some food is imported but for the most part we are still able to sustain ourselves with 2%… That’s Crazy! And I love food. It’s so much fun to eat at a new restaurant or try a new recipe For this month I challenged my self to make some dairy good recipes from a new book I bought.
Recently, I ran across a new cookbook called The Greek Yogurt Kitchen by Toby Amidor. I just love it. There are so many recipes that cover every eating need: Breakfast, Smoothies, Side Dishes, Sandwiches, Entrees, Desserts. And it allows you to create a variety of tastes from around the world. The author has packed this book full of delicious, healthy meals. What’s best is that they are not complicated to make. They are not going to take you half a day to make. In fact the most time consuming recipe will take you 4 hours and 30 minutes from start to finish, only because it needs to be refrigerated for 4 hours. (scroll down to see pics of the dairy good recipes I made)
I thought it would be a perfect giveaway for this month… well this and five fat quarters of Farm Girl designed by October Afternoon a collection from Riley Blake Designs.
Here are the giveaway details: To enter, comment on this post. For an extra entry, follow me on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook. Just make sure to leave a comment anywhere on that social media outlet referencing this giveaway #JuneDairyMonthGiveaway that way I will be able to track you. If you need help with a comment idea, tell me what your favorite dairy product is. If I get a big response to this giveaway, I might just upgrade it… more goodies or maybe an extra winner, too. Good Luck! Check back here on Wednesday to see who the winner is.
Ok. It’s time to announce the winner!! Picked at random…
The winner of the Cookbook and 5 Fat Quarters is Jacklynn Grim
>>> I decided to give another set of Fat Quarters away (no cookbook just fabric) and the winner for this is Genee Davis
Please email me your mailing address so I can get your packages sent out to you.
Dairy Good Recipes that I have made so far
Tropical Island Ice Pops-
So Good. I think it will become a staple in my freezer
Mashed Cauliflower Gratin-
Reminds me of a healthier mac & cheese. Hubby said 5 stars out of 5
Lemon Blueberry French Toast-
The sauce is delicious. Remembering my mom’s French Toast, I let the bread dry out. However I didn’t let it set in the fridge overnight so it was a little too dry. I plan on making this many times to perfect it.
The Comments
amy
Great giveaway-that cookbook looks awesome!
Elisabeth DeMoo
> amy🙂
amy
Great giveaway-that cookbook looks awesome!
Elisabeth DeMoo
> amy🙂
Claire Sutherland
Love the look of the tropical Islands ice pops. Fab giveaway, thanks x
Elisabeth DeMoo
> Claire SutherlandI have recently moved and I thought I had lost the popsicle feet. But I found them just in time for this post.
Claire Sutherland
Love the look of the tropical Islands ice pops. Fab giveaway, thanks x
Elisabeth DeMoo
> Claire SutherlandI have recently moved and I thought I had lost the popsicle feet. But I found them just in time for this post.
Vicki H
I like cottage cheese and of course milk.
Elisabeth DeMoo
> Vicki HSounds good to me!!!
Vicki H
I like cottage cheese and of course milk.
Elisabeth DeMoo
> Vicki HSounds good to me!!!
Sandy K
My favorite dairy product is any kind of cheese.
Elisabeth DeMoo
> Sandy KYeah. I love cheese too. I don’t think I have met a cheese I haven’t liked.
Sandy K
My favorite dairy product is any kind of cheese.
Elisabeth DeMoo
> Sandy KYeah. I love cheese too. I don’t think I have met a cheese I haven’t liked.
Kathy E.
Such fun and pretty fabric to celebrate Dairy Month! My son’s GF grew up on a dairy farm. Dairy farmers are very dedicated, hard-working people. My favorite dairy product is yogurt…full of good nutrients and calcium.
Elisabeth DeMoo
> Kathy E.That’s wonderful. And I totally agree they are very hard-working. Thanks for sharing.
Kathy E.
Such fun and pretty fabric to celebrate Dairy Month! My son’s GF grew up on a dairy farm. Dairy farmers are very dedicated, hard-working people. My favorite dairy product is yogurt…full of good nutrients and calcium.
Elisabeth DeMoo
> Kathy E.That’s wonderful. And I totally agree they are very hard-working. Thanks for sharing.
Sarah J.
Love that cute little farm girl! Ice cream is hands down my favorite dairy item!
Elisabeth DeMoo
> Sarah J.That little farm girl IS very cute. My favorite one is the labels.
Sarah J.
Love that cute little farm girl! Ice cream is hands down my favorite dairy item!
Elisabeth DeMoo
> Sarah J.That little farm girl IS very cute. My favorite one is the labels.
Chris
Great giveaway, what would the world be without butter?
Elisabeth DeMoo
> ChrisOh yeah!! I am a sucker for the McDonalds Egg and Bacon Biscuit.
Chris
Great giveaway, what would the world be without butter?
Judy S.
Ice cream is my favorite dairy product!! Yum!
Elisabeth DeMoo
> Judy S.🙂
Judy S.
Ice cream is my favorite dairy product!! Yum!
Elisabeth DeMoo
> Judy S.🙂
Linda Pawlak
Wow, what pretty fabric! Thanks for the chance to win!
Elisabeth DeMoo
> Linda PawlakGood luck!
Linda Pawlak
Wow, what pretty fabric! Thanks for the chance to win!
Elisabeth DeMoo
> Linda PawlakGood luck!
Lori M
What fun fabrics! thank you for chance to win your Give-a-way! & also for sharing about this Great cookbook! Have added it to my Wish List! 🙂 Love greek yogurt too..this book sounds super!
Elisabeth DeMoo
> Lori MThanks. Good Luck!
Lori M
What fun fabrics! thank you for chance to win your Give-a-way! & also for sharing about this Great cookbook! Have added it to my Wish List! 🙂 Love greek yogurt too..this book sounds super!
Elisabeth DeMoo
> Lori MThanks. Good Luck!
Jacklynn Grimm
The cauliflower gratin looks delicious, and since I am a born and bred Wisconsin girl, I love all things cheese!!! The fabric is so cute, thanks for the chance to win!
Elisabeth DeMoo
> Jacklynn GrimmI have been to Wisconsin once, when I was younger. My sisters were judging dairy heifers at a very large competition.
Jacklynn Grimm
The cauliflower gratin looks delicious, and since I am a born and bred Wisconsin girl, I love all things cheese!!! The fabric is so cute, thanks for the chance to win!
Elisabeth DeMoo
> Jacklynn GrimmI have been to Wisconsin once, when I was younger. My sisters were judging dairy heifers at a very large competition.
Katy M
Got to be cheese ? Thanks for a great giveaway x
Elisabeth DeMoo
> Katy MYes. I can put cheese on just about everything!
Katy M
Got to be cheese ? Thanks for a great giveaway x
Elisabeth DeMoo
> Katy MYes. I can put cheese on just about everything!
Rebecca H
There’s always room for ice cream! what would we do without our dairy cows. thanks for a chance at a great looking cookbook and fabrics, oh my….could use some fresh, new fabrics.
Elisabeth DeMoo
> Rebecca HI have been on a chocolate dipped cone kick… from Dairy Queen. Soooo Good!!
Rebecca H
There’s always room for ice cream! what would we do without our dairy cows. thanks for a chance at a great looking cookbook and fabrics, oh my….could use some fresh, new fabrics.
Elisabeth DeMoo
> Rebecca HI have been on a chocolate dipped cone kick… from Dairy Queen. Soooo Good!!
Michelle
I love my latte!! I have to have one everyday!!
Elisabeth DeMoo
> MichelleI got to have my coffee too!
Michelle
I love my latte!! I have to have one everyday!!
Elisabeth DeMoo
> MichelleI got to have my coffee too!
Anita
I love Greek yogurt! Thanks for the giveaway!
Elisabeth DeMoo
> AnitaYes. Greek yogurt is the best!!
Anita
I love Greek yogurt! Thanks for the giveaway!
Elisabeth DeMoo
> AnitaYes. Greek yogurt is the best!!
Anita
I follow you on Instagram.
Anita
I follow you on Instagram.
Genee Davis
I’m so happy to see this on IG! I grew up on a dairy farm (3 generations) and our 4-H group when I was a kid, celebrated June is Dairy Month every year…..even though we were the only dairy farmers in our group (my brother and I). Once, I even had to be interviewed on our local radio station….it was more like an Ad, because it wasnt very long!? I absolutely love Greek yogurt and use it in everything!❤ I’d love that recipe! Thanks for such an awesome and memorable giveaway!❤
Elisabeth DeMoo
> Genee DavisThanks for sharing. It is so nice to hear about other farmers.
Genee Davis
I’m so happy to see this on IG! I grew up on a dairy farm (3 generations) and our 4-H group when I was a kid, celebrated June is Dairy Month every year…..even though we were the only dairy farmers in our group (my brother and I). Once, I even had to be interviewed on our local radio station….it was more like an Ad, because it wasnt very long!? I absolutely love Greek yogurt and use it in everything!❤ I’d love that recipe! Thanks for such an awesome and memorable giveaway!❤
Elisabeth DeMoo
> Genee DavisThanks for sharing. It is so nice to hear about other farmers.
Debby
I am a farmer want to be. We are bee farmers, I guess, since we are beekeepers. Anyways, I love this fabric and the book looks awesome! Thanks for the chance.
Elisabeth DeMoo
> DebbyThats wonderful! I love honey. Such a naturally good sweeter.
Debby
I am a farmer want to be. We are bee farmers, I guess, since we are beekeepers. Anyways, I love this fabric and the book looks awesome! Thanks for the chance.
Debby
I follow you in IG as determined_debby.
Debby
I follow you in IG as determined_debby.