Dairy Month is here! and I am sooo excited because I have a few special things lined up for my blog this month. If you’re wondering, “what are they?” Well… there will be giveaways, recipes and of course, quilts.
I come from a long line of dairymen and share their passion for tending to our cows who create a wholesome and pure drink. Milk. Yes, I grew up on a dairy. Some of my fondest memories are climbing haystacks, making forts in piles of cottonseed and spending summers working on the farm. I have always been mesmerized by the endless hard work my dad embraced. Caring for animals is not like any other job in the workforce. If there was a place like it, I would compare it to working in a hospital — that might come close. On a dairy you have to make sure all of the animals are feed and healthy every day of the year. The farm can never fully close because just like a hospital, there might be an emergency or birth at any time, day or night.
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There is lot of feed that comes through our scale and feed is one of the most important things on a dairy. We have a nutritionist that comes out to our dairy two times a month to make sure all of the animals are healthy. No matter if they are small heifers or big milking cows, we want all of them to be healthy and happy. The nutritionist creates a ration (or recipe comprised of different feeds like corn, molasses, soy-hulls, hay, and minerals) specially for the animal.
This is why I think Feed Company is the perfect line of fabric for my giveaways this month. To enter this GIVEAWAY for one charm pack, a pattern, and four fat quarters, simply add a comment to this post. Tell me which dairy product is your favorite. I will announce the winner on June 30th. Mine favorite is cheese, it just makes everything better!
The Comments
Jackie
I really like ice cream! I also REALLY like this fabric! Thanks for offering a giveaway!
Elisabeth DeMoo
> JackieI do remember that that you have a crush on this fabric. Thanks for fallowing me. Good luck!
kathy brigham
Ice cream of course! Make mine chocolate!
Elisabeth DeMoo
> kathy brighamOh yes. Ice cream is wonderful. I love Mint chocolate chip. Thanks for sharing.
Pam S
What a creative giveaway! I love cheese – any kind of cheese. Thanks for the chance to win this delightful fabric and thanks for your lovely blog!
Elisabeth DeMoo
> Pam SYes. Cheese of any kind. Thank you for you kind words.
Rebecca Keizer
Cheese is my favourite dairy product but unfortunately a few years ago I was diagnosed with an allergy to dairy protein so I rarely have it any more (I miss it & yogurt the most!). Thanks for the chance to win. I love the Feed Company line by Sweetwater!
Elisabeth DeMoo
> Rebecca KeizerOh no!! That’s too bad. My husband likes to drink lactose free milk. It’s tastes pretty good. Maybe a little sweeter. Good luck!!
Carol
I would have to say cheese is my favourite dairy
product, although yogurt comes close !!
My uncle had a dairy farm, so I know of what you are speaking, when you compare it to a hospital.
Thanks for the chance to win this lovely fabric.
Elisabeth DeMoo
> CarolAwe yes, yogurt is soooooo good. My favorite is the Oikos Rassbery Greek Yogurt by Dannon. Good luck!
Debby
Does butter count? There is nothing like grass fed butter. It is so delicious, makes everything taste better and actually good for you too.
I just love the Feed Company fabrics as well. They are fun!
Elisabeth DeMoo
> DebbyOh course butter it counts!! Good point. It is good for you. Good luck!!
Sarah J.
ICE CREAM! No question about it… preferably mint chocolate chunk. Love this line- thanks for the chance to win!
Elisabeth DeMoo
> Sarah J.I agree, Mint chocolate is the best Ice Cream. Good Luck!
Katy M
Definitely cheese, though ice cream comes a close second! Thanks for the chance to win these beautiful fabrics 🙂 x
Elisabeth DeMoo
> Katy MIt is hard to choose. Sweet or Savory they are both good. This is making me hungry. 🙂 Good luck!
amy
Favorite has to be cheese! Ice cream a close second!
Lovely fabrics-the prints are so nice!
Elisabeth DeMoo
> amySweet vs. Savory. It’s a hard choice. Good luck!!
bekki
I love cheese. Cheese and wine with good friends can’t be beaten!
Elisabeth DeMoo
> bekkiLovely and Very true. Cheese, friends, and wine… that sounds like a good time.
Kathy Davis
Ice cream would be my favorite, but I eat it sparingly. Hard cheeses would be my second choice.
Elisabeth DeMoo
> Kathy DavisHard cheeses… I look this up. ASIAGO, COTIJA, DRY JACK, ENCHILADO ANEJO, ROMANO(parmesan) oh my. I don’t think I have had Dry Jack yet or Cotija, Sounds delish!
Emily C
I love Ice Cream. Nothing like a little chocolate ice cream to cool off with on a hot day!
Elisabeth DeMoo
> Emily CAgreed. Here, where I live, there are so many of them. Good Luck!!
stanleybeagle
Cheese!
Elisabeth DeMoo
> stanleybeagleYeah!!! Savory and soooo good. Good luck!
Nancy Hilderbrand
Ny favorite dairy product is icecream
Elisabeth DeMoo
> Nancy HilderbrandYum!! Make mine Mint Chocolate Chip or maybe Coffee no pistachio…
Good Luck!
Amy
Cheese, of course!
Elisabeth DeMoo
> AmyYes!! The Best!!
Lee
I do not eat much dairy but I do love a little cream in my coffee at times! thanks!
Elisabeth DeMoo
> LeeCoffee is a staple in my home. Good Luck!
Vicki H
Ice Cream!!
Elisabeth DeMoo
> Vicki HVicki you brought back childhood memories of – Ice Cream, You scream we all scream for Ice Cream. 🙂
Sandy K
Call me weird, but I really like cottage cheese.
Elisabeth DeMoo
> Sandy KSome of my best friends are cottage cheese eaters. (my husband and Min) So yes, you might be weird but that a good thing. 🙂
Dot H
Cheese…it goes well with lots of other foods.
Elisabeth DeMoo
> Dot HAgreed. When I was a kid, I even had it with peanut butter. Call me crazy but I remember it tasting very good.
Dot H
Cheese…it goes well with lots of other foods.
Elisabeth DeMoo
> Dot HAgreed. When I was a kid, I even had it with peanut butter. Call me crazy but I remember it tasting very good.
Lisa Marie
Well, there’s ice cream. And yogurt. And cheese. And skim milk. And real butter. I like it all!
Elisabeth DeMoo
> Lisa MarieYes!! they are ALL good! Good luck!!
Kathy E.
Well, my first choice would be cheese, too, but since you mentioned that, I will say yogurt! I love the low-fat fruity kinds and it is so good for you! We have many dairy farms in my area too. Dairy farmers are some of the hardest workers and very dedicated tot their profession.
Elisabeth DeMoo
> Kathy E.Kathy your comment warms my heart. Thanks for all of your comments. You just won a bonus giveaway. It will be the same – 1 charm pack, 4 fat quarter and 1 pattern. I will still pick a random number for the main giveaway. So yeah, thanks for commenting.
Kathy E.
Well, my first choice would be cheese, too, but since you mentioned that, I will say yogurt! I love the low-fat fruity kinds and it is so good for you! We have many dairy farms in my area too. Dairy farmers are some of the hardest workers and very dedicated tot their profession.
Elisabeth DeMoo
> Kathy E.Kathy your comment warms my heart. Thanks for all of your comments. You just won a bonus giveaway. It will be the same – 1 charm pack, 4 fat quarter and 1 pattern. I will still pick a random number for the main giveaway. So yeah, thanks for commenting.
Doris McCarty
Yes, it has to be cheese!
Elisabeth DeMoo
> Doris McCartyRight!! It can be eaten by itself, in a sandwich, as a dip…. with wine. Good luck!!!
Doris McCarty
Yes, it has to be cheese!
Elisabeth DeMoo
> Doris McCartyRight!! It can be eaten by itself, in a sandwich, as a dip…. with wine. Good luck!!!
MaryLou
This is a great bundle. Love the red!
My favorite dairy product is good old milk. Sadly, it doesn’t agree with me anymore. I miss it!
Elisabeth DeMoo
> MaryLouThey are beautiful and complement one another nicely. My husband has had some tummy issues with regular milk so we switched to Lactose Free Milk. Thank you very much for commenting. Good luck!
MaryLou
This is a great bundle. Love the red!
My favorite dairy product is good old milk. Sadly, it doesn’t agree with me anymore. I miss it!
Elisabeth DeMoo
> MaryLouThey are beautiful and complement one another nicely. My husband has had some tummy issues with regular milk so we switched to Lactose Free Milk. Thank you very much for commenting. Good luck!
Karen
I’m originally from Wisconsin but now live across the river in Minnesota. My father grew up on a farm, as did other relatives and friends. Nothing quenches my thirst like milk does. Then there is Figi’s Kave Kure cheese spread that I like to pick up when I go home. Can I add blue cheese from a Wisconsin dairy? Smoked Cheddar. Chocolate Cheese. Fresh squeaky cheese curds. This is the short list.
Elisabeth DeMoo
> KarenSounds Amazing!! I think I would like to try chocolate cheese. Good Luck!
Karen
I’m originally from Wisconsin but now live across the river in Minnesota. My father grew up on a farm, as did other relatives and friends. Nothing quenches my thirst like milk does. Then there is Figi’s Kave Kure cheese spread that I like to pick up when I go home. Can I add blue cheese from a Wisconsin dairy? Smoked Cheddar. Chocolate Cheese. Fresh squeaky cheese curds. This is the short list.
Elisabeth DeMoo
> KarenSounds Amazing!! I think I would like to try chocolate cheese. Good Luck!
Amber Garvin
Cheese. All the cheese. All the time.
Elisabeth DeMoo
> Amber GarvinYes. Cheese is truly versatile. Eat it for breakfast, as a snack, for lunch or dinner… All of the time!! Thanks for the comment.
Amber Garvin
Cheese. All the cheese. All the time.
Elisabeth DeMoo
> Amber GarvinYes. Cheese is truly versatile. Eat it for breakfast, as a snack, for lunch or dinner… All of the time!! Thanks for the comment.
Nancy
Love ice cream, especially homemade the kind. I grew up on a dairy farm and in the summer we often made homemade ice cream, so very very good. remember helping with the milking, feeding the cows, putting up hay, naming the new calves, etc. Thanks for great giveaway!
Elisabeth DeMoo
> NancyWhat great memories! My sister makes the best Homemade Lime Ice Cream. It have lime rind in it and it is heavenly. Thanks for sharing.
Nancy
Love ice cream, especially homemade the kind. I grew up on a dairy farm and in the summer we often made homemade ice cream, so very very good. remember helping with the milking, feeding the cows, putting up hay, naming the new calves, etc. Thanks for great giveaway!
Elisabeth DeMoo
> NancyWhat great memories! My sister makes the best Homemade Lime Ice Cream. It have lime rind in it and it is heavenly. Thanks for sharing.
Elizabeth
It is definitely cheese!
Elisabeth DeMoo
> ElizabethDefinitely! Got to love it. Thanks for sharing.
Elizabeth
It is definitely cheese!
Elisabeth DeMoo
> ElizabethDefinitely! Got to love it. Thanks for sharing.
Claire Ross
Cream…wickedly indulgent x
Elisabeth DeMoo
> Claire RossWhipped heavy cream is the best!! Good Luck!
Claire Ross
Cream…wickedly indulgent x
Elisabeth DeMoo
> Claire RossWhipped heavy cream is the best!! Good Luck!
Beth Maitland
This is so fun!! Cheese is my favorite too, but I’d say barata cheese and soft brie relatives might be my faves within the fave. lol. This fabric line is just fantastic, and as I’m graduating up from a mid arm to my first long arm quilting system, I’m spending my summer quilting! Best to you! Beth
Elisabeth DeMoo
> Beth MaitlandThanks! That is wonderful. I am so spoiled, my sister has a long arm that I get to use. Have a wonderful summer! Thanks for sharing.
Beth Maitland
This is so fun!! Cheese is my favorite too, but I’d say barata cheese and soft brie relatives might be my faves within the fave. lol. This fabric line is just fantastic, and as I’m graduating up from a mid arm to my first long arm quilting system, I’m spending my summer quilting! Best to you! Beth
Elisabeth DeMoo
> Beth MaitlandThanks! That is wonderful. I am so spoiled, my sister has a long arm that I get to use. Have a wonderful summer! Thanks for sharing.
MicheleTimms
I love all dairy products… Cheese would have the be on the top of my list; however, after looking at those cows, I couldn’t help thinking about Jersey Milk chocolate bars… Hehehe
Elisabeth DeMoo
> MicheleTimmsThat’s a good one. Milk chocolate bars are sinfully good! 🙂 Thanks for sharing.
MicheleTimms
I love all dairy products… Cheese would have the be on the top of my list; however, after looking at those cows, I couldn’t help thinking about Jersey Milk chocolate bars… Hehehe
Elisabeth DeMoo
> MicheleTimmsThat’s a good one. Milk chocolate bars are sinfully good! 🙂 Thanks for sharing.
Rose Santuci-Sofranko
LOL, cheese and ice-cream!( but not together). BTW, one of my cats is a cheese-aholic too…I always have to share mine with her. Thanks and God bless!
Elisabeth DeMoo
> Rose Santuci-SofrankoA cheese eating cat?? Hahaha. That is funny. Thanks! Love the comment. I will have to see if my cat like cheese too.
Rose Santuci-Sofranko
LOL, cheese and ice-cream!( but not together). BTW, one of my cats is a cheese-aholic too…I always have to share mine with her. Thanks and God bless!
Elisabeth DeMoo
> Rose Santuci-SofrankoA cheese eating cat?? Hahaha. That is funny. Thanks! Love the comment. I will have to see if my cat like cheese too.
auschick in va
Oh gosh, I love all dairy!! I love really sharp cheese and right now I’m really into greek yogurt :).
Elisabeth DeMoo
> auschick in vaI love greek yogurt too. Lately I have been buying the one form Dannon, Oikon Raspberry… It is sooo good. Thanks for sharing.
auschick in va
Oh gosh, I love all dairy!! I love really sharp cheese and right now I’m really into greek yogurt :).
Elisabeth DeMoo
> auschick in vaI love greek yogurt too. Lately I have been buying the one form Dannon, Oikon Raspberry… It is sooo good. Thanks for sharing.
Quilty
I love ice cream a lot, maybe too much??
Elisabeth DeMoo
> QuiltyYes. I know what you mean. A chocolate dipped cone from Dairy Queen is one of my sweet indulgences.
Quilty
I love ice cream a lot, maybe too much??
Elisabeth DeMoo
> QuiltyYes. I know what you mean. A chocolate dipped cone from Dairy Queen is one of my sweet indulgences.
Pam
Oh yeah……..cheese…….I love cheese……sharp cheddar is my favorite! Love the fabrics.
Pam
Oh yeah……..cheese…….I love cheese……sharp cheddar is my favorite! Love the fabrics.
Elisabeth DeMoo
> PamI am a cheddar fan too. It’s perfect for grilled cheese. Thanks for sharing.
Kira
There are indeed a great many cheeses in this world. Gruyere is one of my favorites, but a sweet cranberry wensleydale is fantastic.
Elisabeth DeMoo
> KiraWow, Sweet cranberry wenleydale? Sounds perfect for Thanksgiving. I will have to find some of this cheese. Thanks for the comment.
Kira
There are indeed a great many cheeses in this world. Gruyere is one of my favorites, but a sweet cranberry wensleydale is fantastic.
Elisabeth DeMoo
> KiraWow, Sweet cranberry wenleydale? Sounds perfect for Thanksgiving. I will have to find some of this cheese. Thanks for the comment.
Chris
I would say cheese but ice cream is a close second.
Elisabeth DeMoo
> ChrisBoth great options!! Good luck!
Chris
I would say cheese but ice cream is a close second.
Elisabeth DeMoo
> ChrisBoth great options!! Good luck!
Amy DeCesare
I love ice cream the best. My favorite way to eat it is in A tall glass with just a little bit of milk mixed in to make it all frosty. Yum!!!
Elisabeth DeMoo
> Amy DeCesareThat sounds so good. Thanks for the comment.
Amy DeCesare
I love ice cream the best. My favorite way to eat it is in A tall glass with just a little bit of milk mixed in to make it all frosty. Yum!!!
Elisabeth DeMoo
> Amy DeCesareThat sounds so good. Thanks for the comment.
Jen B
Definitely cheese for me.
Elisabeth DeMoo
> Jen BYes Definitely cheese. Good Luck! Thanks for sharing.
Jen B
Definitely cheese for me.
Elisabeth DeMoo
> Jen BYes Definitely cheese. Good Luck! Thanks for sharing.
debbie
Mine is cheese too. Love that darn cheese. Thanks for a great giveaway.
Elisabeth DeMoo
> debbieYes, cheese is the best!! So nice to see your comment. Thanks Debbie!
debbie
Mine is cheese too. Love that darn cheese. Thanks for a great giveaway.
Elisabeth DeMoo
> debbieYes, cheese is the best!! So nice to see your comment. Thanks Debbie!
Sandra H.
We live out in the country and raise dairy goats so like all dairy products but cheese is my favorite and have it several times a week!
Elisabeth DeMoo
> Sandra H.I Love goat cheese! Good Luck!
Jacklynn Grimm
I’m from Wisconsin and love all things cheese!! June Dairy Days are big around here, too. Thanks for the awesome giveaway!!
Elisabeth DeMoo
> Jacklynn GrimmI bet it is big up there. I went to a Wisconsin when I was little. My sisters competed in a Dairy Judging competition there. It was very exciting. Thanks for sharing.
Jacklynn Grimm
I’m from Wisconsin and love all things cheese!! June Dairy Days are big around here, too. Thanks for the awesome giveaway!!
Elisabeth DeMoo
> Jacklynn GrimmI bet it is big up there. I went to a Wisconsin when I was little. My sisters competed in a Dairy Judging competition there. It was very exciting. Thanks for sharing.
Dawn Jones
I am with you, my favorite is for sure cheese. I don’t know if I could live without cheese. On another note I love this line of fabric, I have been wanting some since it came out.
Elisabeth DeMoo
> Dawn JonesNo cheese!! That would be impossible!!! I love this fabric too. The recipes are my favorite print. Good Luck!
Dawn Jones
I am with you, my favorite is for sure cheese. I don’t know if I could live without cheese. On another note I love this line of fabric, I have been wanting some since it came out.
Elisabeth DeMoo
> Dawn JonesNo cheese!! That would be impossible!!! I love this fabric too. The recipes are my favorite print. Good Luck!
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Rose H
3% chocolate milk! so creamy and delicious. i don’t drink white milk ever, but chocolate milk is my favourite drink in the world.
great giveaway! and I love when there are fun questions for these.
Elisabeth DeMoo
> Rose HThis is the fist Chocolate Milk favorite so far. I love that it’s your favorite drink in the WORLD. 🙂 Good Luck!
Rose H
3% chocolate milk! so creamy and delicious. i don’t drink white milk ever, but chocolate milk is my favourite drink in the world.
great giveaway! and I love when there are fun questions for these.
Elisabeth DeMoo
> Rose HThis is the fist Chocolate Milk favorite so far. I love that it’s your favorite drink in the WORLD. 🙂 Good Luck!
Linda Webster
My favourite daily product is cheese, especially old cheddar.
Thanks for the chance to win.
Elisabeth DeMoo
> Linda WebsterCheddar is the best!! Good Luck!
Linda Webster
My favourite daily product is cheese, especially old cheddar.
Thanks for the chance to win.
Elisabeth DeMoo
> Linda WebsterCheddar is the best!! Good Luck!
Kristine R.
Cheddar cheese!! The older, the better!
Elisabeth DeMoo
> Kristine R.I love cheddar too! Thanks for sharing.
Kristine R.
Cheddar cheese!! The older, the better!
Elisabeth DeMoo
> Kristine R.I love cheddar too! Thanks for sharing.
Jo
I really like cheese – my favourite is Wensleydale. And I like cream for my strawberries!
Elisabeth DeMoo
> JoOh, Wensleydale products look very yummy. I will have to keep an eye out for their cheese in the imported section of my grocery store. My mom’s family had a little meat, milk and cheese store in Holland so I love dutch cheese. And the drinkable yogurt that was so good! Thanks for the comment.
Jo
I really like cheese – my favourite is Wensleydale. And I like cream for my strawberries!
Elisabeth DeMoo
> JoOh, Wensleydale products look very yummy. I will have to keep an eye out for their cheese in the imported section of my grocery store. My mom’s family had a little meat, milk and cheese store in Holland so I love dutch cheese. And the drinkable yogurt that was so good! Thanks for the comment.
Sandy
My favorite is fried goat cheese!
Elisabeth DeMoo
> SandyI have never tried fried goat cheese. Sounds delish!
Sandy
My favorite is fried goat cheese!
Elisabeth DeMoo
> SandyI have never tried fried goat cheese. Sounds delish!
Jenny
I like milk! In my cereal in the morning, and a glass with dinner. It’s so satisfying. Thx for the chance to win!
Elisabeth DeMoo
> JennyMe too. I have been eating Special K in the morning. It’s the perfect way to start the day. Good Luck!
Jenny
I like milk! In my cereal in the morning, and a glass with dinner. It’s so satisfying. Thx for the chance to win!
Elisabeth DeMoo
> JennyMe too. I have been eating Special K in the morning. It’s the perfect way to start the day. Good Luck!
Nicole Sender
I love cheese! Swiss cheese is my favorite!
Elisabeth DeMoo
> Nicole SenderSwiss I very good!! Good luck!
Nicole Sender
I love cheese! Swiss cheese is my favorite!
Elisabeth DeMoo
> Nicole SenderSwiss I very good!! Good luck!
Lori Morton
What a fun Give-2-way!! 🙂 We love milk here…but Favorite Dairy Product HAS to be ICECREAM!!! lol Ask my Husband…and the Grankiddo’s…giggle..
Lori Morton
> Lori Mortonlol…meant Give-a-way silly fingers here..oops
Elisabeth DeMoo
> Lori MortonThanks!! Milk, Ice cream… I’m thinking a shake sounds good right now.
Good Luck!
Lori Morton
What a fun Give-2-way!! 🙂 We love milk here…but Favorite Dairy Product HAS to be ICECREAM!!! lol Ask my Husband…and the Grankiddo’s…giggle..
Lori Morton
> Lori Mortonlol…meant Give-a-way silly fingers here..oops
Elisabeth DeMoo
> Lori MortonThanks!! Milk, Ice cream… I’m thinking a shake sounds good right now.
Good Luck!
Margo
Oh my favorite hands down is cheese! My hubby learned how to make cheese as well. His mozza is amazing as well as his brie’s are to die for. Thanks for the lovely giveaway! I’m following you on pinterest as well….or do they call it “stalking”? lol
Elisabeth DeMoo
> MargoThanks for “stalking” me. 🙂 HAHAHA
Homemade cheese sounds Amazing!!
Margo
Oh my favorite hands down is cheese! My hubby learned how to make cheese as well. His mozza is amazing as well as his brie’s are to die for. Thanks for the lovely giveaway! I’m following you on pinterest as well….or do they call it “stalking”? lol
Elisabeth DeMoo
> MargoThanks for “stalking” me. 🙂 HAHAHA
Homemade cheese sounds Amazing!!
Lee Taylor
My favorite is cheese… No ice cream… No cheese… Wait… Fabric. Doh! Thanks for the story and giveaway!
Elisabeth DeMoo
> Lee TaylorFabric. HAHAHA. They are all good. Thanks for the comment and good luck!
Lee Taylor
My favorite is cheese… No ice cream… No cheese… Wait… Fabric. Doh! Thanks for the story and giveaway!
Elisabeth DeMoo
> Lee TaylorFabric. HAHAHA. They are all good. Thanks for the comment and good luck!
lauren M.
I love cheese! All cheese makes me happy! I am a FACS teacher and we always celebrate dairy month early before school gets out in May! Love the STL Dairy Assoc!
lauren M.
I love cheese! All cheese makes me happy! I am a FACS teacher and we always celebrate dairy month early before school gets out in May! Love the STL Dairy Assoc!
Wietske
My favorite is cheddar/colby cheese…..
Wietske
My favorite is cheddar/colby cheese…..
Jessica P.
Hmmmm. That is a hard one, but I would say cheese. I really love a good sharp cheddar. I also love parmesan cheese. Thanks for the chance.
Jessica P.
Hmmmm. That is a hard one, but I would say cheese. I really love a good sharp cheddar. I also love parmesan cheese. Thanks for the chance.