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Toward an Intelligent Discussion of Farm Support

Jason Evans | Posted 05.15.2013 | Politics
Jason Evans

Are all farm support dollars wisely spent? No. Should Congress revisit current Farm Bill programs to find new efficiencies? Yes.

U.S. Dairy Industry: Leading the Way in Sustainable Innovation

Sec. Tom Vilsack | Posted 04.24.2013 | Business
Sec. Tom Vilsack

U.S. dairy producers are leading the way in productivity and innovation when it comes to sustainable practices. Earlier this afternoon, I joined Innov...

A Cube of Cake Your Can Eat With Your Hands

Ken Leung | Posted 04.17.2013 | Taste
Ken Leung

In its original form, the Lamington, a cake that originates from Australia, consists of individual squares of sponge cake.

Earl Grey Pomelo Tart

Ken Leung | Posted 04.15.2013 | Taste
Ken Leung

This Earl Grey Pomelo Tart is perfect for savoring a moment of calm and relaxation

Milk: It (Still) Does a Body Good (INFOGRAPHIC)

Posted 04.03.2013 | Healthy Living

Growing up, you were probably told to drink your milk if you wanted to be big and strong. And chances are, you’re no longer a kid, but that does...

Ruminations on Aspartame and Milk

David Katz, M.D. | Posted 04.01.2013 | Healthy Living
David Katz, M.D.

Little rumination is required to reach this conclusion: Cows don't make aspartame. But they don't make strawberry flavoring, either. This is relevant to a debate that involves a petition by the dairy industry to the FDA to change what qualifies as milk.

Rugelach With Almond-Azuki Bean Filling

Ken Leung | Posted 03.26.2013 | Taste
Ken Leung

These Jewish pastries reach a new not-quite-kosher-for-Passover cultural mish-mash with the injection of a popular Asian dessert ingredient.

How To Make Clarified Butter

Food52 | Posted 05.04.2013 | Taste
Food52

Clarified butter is the workhorse cooking fat of many a restaurant kitchen and culinary school -- some even keep it in big squeeze bottles for fast access.

Is Dairy 'Natural'?

Anjali Sareen | Posted 04.22.2013 | Green
Anjali Sareen

It's worth noting that many people would shudder at the idea of squirting bodily fluid from an animal directly into their mouths, but those same people drink milk freely and happily because it's packaged to look pretty and marketed to us as a health food.

The Lowdown on Lactose Intolerance: 10 Need-to-Knows

Posted 02.12.2013 | Healthy Living

There once was a time when all the milk you needed was provided daily at breakfast or suppertime, but times have changed and, as a busy adult, so have...

So What is Lactose Intolerance, Really?

Jeanette N. Keith M.D. | Posted 04.14.2013 | Healthy Living
Jeanette N. Keith M.D.

Lactose intolerance -- it's a term we hear used often, especially when discussed among issues like stomach aches and food intolerances such as Celiac disease. But what does it really mean? Who and how many of us are actually affected by it? And does it mean you need to eliminate any foods from your diet?

Dairy, Your Diet and Lactose Intolerance: What You Need To Know

Jean Ragalie | Posted 04.14.2013 | Healthy Living
Jean Ragalie

It's the time of year again when people look for a quick fix and often turn to a fad diet that typically eliminates an entire food group in exchange for the promise of changing a person's appearance in a short period of time. In recent years, some of these fad diets have shared a common target: dairy.

MyPlate's Dairy Problem

Joe Satran | Posted 04.08.2013 | Healthy Living
Joe Satran

It turns out that, on a normal day, my stomach could answer "Got Milk?" with an emphatic "No." So I've found myself needing to incorporate extra milk and yogurt whenever possible.

On Snake And Tradition: Ginger 'Nian Gao'

Ken Leung | Posted 04.06.2013 | Taste
Ken Leung

The traditional holiday dishes fare bountiful, with each representing either prosperity, wealth, health, longevity, or some other desirable outcome.

7 Healthier Recipes For Your Favorite Comfort Foods

Phoebe Lapine | Posted 03.06.2013 | Taste
Phoebe Lapine

In 2013, allow yourself your favorite comfort foods, but find healthier ways of eating them. Cooking these dishes for yourself is a start.

A Delicious Cranberry Cake Recipe

Ken Leung | Posted 02.20.2013 | Taste
Ken Leung

With limited amount of time on hand, I used the seasonal cranberries for both flavors and color.

Milk Industry In 'Crisis'

Posted 12.11.2012 | Home

The milk industry is in crisis. Dairy farmers, milk processors and grocery chains are fretting as fewer and fewer Americans drink milk, the Wall S...

The Guest Who's Coming to Dinner - Maple-Walnut Cranberry Tart

Ken Leung | Posted 01.20.2013 | Taste
Ken Leung

Maple Cranberry Tarts are easy to make, and the ingredients can be found in any supermarket, even if you have to drive to one on Thanksgiving eve.

The Village Technology Hub, From 'Venture: A Collection of True Microfinance Stories'

Julia Kurnia | Posted 01.09.2013 | Impact
Julia Kurnia

Eliud Mathu is a young entrepreneur who created a multi-service technology boutique in a small village in the rugged mountains of Kenya's Rift Valley. He used a Zidisha loan of $536 to buy a computer and a scanner-printer for the boutique.

The Village Matriarch, From 'Venture: A Collection of True Microfinance Stories'

Julia Kurnia | Posted 12.25.2012 | Impact
Julia Kurnia

Serah Wanjiku Mukuria works at the Mugaa Village Secondary School, a rare rural high school nestled in the highlands of Kenya's Rift Valley, as a secretary (many people affectionately call her "Madam Secretary") and also takes care of her farm and animals.

WATCH: The Weirdest Cheese Ad We've Ever Seen

The Huffington Post | Rachel Tepper | Posted 10.19.2012 | Home

We're at a loss for words of how to describe this new ad spot by France's Interprofessionnel de l'Économie Laitière, an organization that brings tog...

Nuts About It: Peanut Butter And Jelly Cake

Ken Leung | Posted 12.15.2012 | Taste
Ken Leung

With fall settling in for a stay, there's no shortage of good, local, fresh ingredients for creative baking, but I can't stop thinking of peanut butter, specifically Crunchy Peanut Butter Banana Pudding and now Peanut Butter & Jelly Cake.

Milk Pairings, Tea Pairings, Wine-and-Fritos Pairings: Pair, Pair Everywhere

Anneli Rufus | Posted 11.27.2012 | Home
Anneli Rufus

I met a sommelier who specializes in pairing fine wines with Pringles, Cool Ranch Doritos, KFC cole slaw, California rolls and pumpkin pie -- stuff you'd normally never associate with le vin. What other beverages match specific foods?

5 Healthy Make-Ahead Meals For The Workweek

Phoebe Lapine | Posted 11.12.2012 | Taste
Phoebe Lapine

Here are some ideas for dishes you can make on Sunday that will last you the whole busy workweek ahead.

Store's Cheddar Cheese Is Worth How Much?!

AP | Dinesh Ramde | Posted 08.31.2012 | Small Business

MILWAUKEE — A recently discovered block of eastern Wisconsin cheddar cheese that dates back to the Nixon presidency will be sold for $10 per ounce. ...