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Show June SunGunnison Page Celebrate June Dairy Month with a glass of milk June Dairy Month fun facts 3. 1998 Salina Milk provides the nutrients everyIts June Dairy Month a summer tradition the nation has celebrated for one can use, said Barker. But its even more important for kids to drink nearly 60 years. And Utahns can celebrate by toasting with a glass of milk. milk now to avoid diseases like osHeres to your health, says Dairy teoporosis, the disease, Farmers of Utah Manager Karen later in life. Barker. Drinking milk, during June Accordingtothe ostrecentUSDA Dairy Month and Continuing Surall the rest of the vey of Food InMILK PRICE COMPARISON takes by Indiyear, is not only good for you, its viduals, 87 per- monii bone-thinni- Stay afloat with cool summertime favorites cent of teenage girls and 64 percent of teenage boys are not consuming the Re- alsogoodforyour Nothing takes the edge off a swel- cone can still delight, but why not mix tering summer day like a scoop of things up and make ice cream the delicious ice cream. While ice cream secret ingredient in your summer deshas been in vogue since the days of sert repertoire? batches and neighborPull out all the stops for dinner guests hood soda fountains, the latest craze and prepare a light, refreshing Sky transforms good 'ole ice cream into a High Lemon Ice Cream Pie. Simply gourmet sensation. Whether its fill apie shell with meringue and bake. todays hot designer flavors or quick Once cool, just top with lemon ice and tasty homemade desserts, frozen cream and a sprinkling of luscious ice cream is the quintessential sumberries. Or, for those who are cookie mer treat. monsters at heart, try baking up the Theres no denying that vanilla, Ultimate Ice Cream Cookie Cake that chocolate and strawberry are the tried features Butter Pecan flavored ice and true favorites. But now a whole cream topped with peaches and host of unique, bold ice cream flavors whipped cream. Adults and kids alike have moved in to claim a share of will love making and eating slices of Americastastebuds. Wildly delicious this giant, homemade ice cream sand- pocketbook. According to a recent survey of beverages in Utah hand-crank- grocery stores, commended , milk is not only healthy; its inex- Daily Allow- ance (RDA) for calcium (1,200 m g d ay ) , equivalent to pensive. Ounce for ounce, milk is less expensive than other popufour servings lar beverages, including bottled wafrom the Milk Group. ter, juice and soda. Milk is an inexpensive, refreshing An glass of 1 milk costs drink, said Barker, and there are so only 15 cents. A serving of lemonade many ways to enjoy it blend in fresh or fruit punch costs about 19 cents. strawberries, stir in no-fchocolate One serving from a sports drink bottle syrup or dunk your favorite cookie in will cost about 42 cents more. a glass of milk. wich. More importantly, milk provides The Dairy Farmers of Utah and Dairy Ice cream also makes summertime more nutrients than most other drinks. Council of UtahNevada represents drinks instantly refreshing a great Milk has the calcium needed for strong the interests of nearly 500 dairy farmway to beat the heat. Cooling Beach bones and teeth and provides other ers in Utah and Nevada. The nonBerry Blast takes just a moment to essential nutrients including vitamins profit organization is dedicated to promake with a zap of the blender. Its an A B 1 2, and D, riboflavin, phosphorus, moting the healthy products produced ice updated twist on the and magnesium. potassium by the dairy industry. cream float. Or if a trip to paradise sounds appealing, whip up a Tropical Sundae. Spoon fresh or canned tropical fruit such as pineapple, mango or kiwi into special glasses and top with vanilla ice cream or your flavor of choice. Spoon kiwi sauce over the ice cream and MTRITIONAL VALUE sprinkle with macadamia nuts. Exotic! Whether its a gourmet scoop of the newest decadent dairy delight or an icy smooth milkshake or smoothie, ice cream is still the hottest way to chill out when temperatures begin to climb. For a free copy of these recipes celebrating June Dairy Month, send a passionfruit, guava, kiwi and papaya flavors come straight from the tropics and many ice creams include real fruit pieces. Baked goods continue to be hot in ice cream, featuring fresh from the oven flavors like Cinnamon Bun, Southern Pecan Pie, Strawberry Linzer Torte, Chocolate Angel Food Cookie Cake, and at tried-and-tr- ke Dough. While those bold flavors are geared toward adult palates, kids gravitate toward sugary, crunchy bonuses. Recent supermarket sales figures show that candy mix-i- n varieties rank in the top five selling ice cream flavors. e ice creams with New names that include sports slang and mix-in- s like chocolate-coate- d peanuts and pretzels and thick fudge aim to capitalize on this trend. Colorful ice creams are also big with the younger set, such as crayon-brigCreme de Menthe and Neon-Pin- k sport-them- ht For nearly 60 year, June has been designated as the time to celebrate Americas great bounty of dairy products and to pay tribute to Americas dairy farmers. Officially christened June Dairy tribute has affair. Just esting and trivia. Month in 939, the annual blossomed into a national take a look at some intersomewhat historic dairy 1 MiIk...Americas Got It! In 1884, the milk bottle was vented. in- later, in 932, plastic-coate- d paper milk cartons began appearing in the dairy case. Today, consumers can choose from a wide variety ofmilk containers even six packs for people on the go. nation! Were a Every state from Alaska to Hawaii, from Main to Florida, produces milk. Every day the nations 9.3 million dairy cows produce the equivalent of nearly 50 million gallons of milk. Think that milk and cookies before bedtime is just for kids? Not true M i lk is a natural sleeping aid for all ages because it contains an amino acid protein that sends a signal to the brain to relax. One out of every four women, and one out of every eight men, are likely to develop osteoporosis by age 60, a disease that can be prevented by adequate calcium intake and exercise. Milk and milk products are the best sources of calcium in the American diet. The average cow produces 90 glasses ofmilk each day. Thats enough for 30 children to have 3 glasses of milk a day. A cow gives nearly 200,000 glasses of milk in her lifetime. Ice Cream...the Latest Scoop Who done it? Controversy surrounds the discovery of the cone. Some believe the first ice cream cone was produced in New York in 1 896 by Italo Marchiony, an Italian immigrant. Others give credit to a waffle vendor at the 1904 St. Louis Fair. Ice cream a presidential favorite? Of course! In fact, George Washington ran up a $200 bill eating ice cream in a New York City ice cream store. And, Dolly Madison, wife of US President James Madison, served ice cream at her husbands Inaugural Ball in 1813. Ronald Reagan declared July National Ice Cream Month, and the second Sunday in July National Ice Cream Day. 1 Forty-eightyea- rs ! m 9 More ice cream is produced and eaten in the US than any other country. Ice cream consumption is still highest in June and July. Vanilla is Americas favorite flavor, followed by chocolate. The big dipper. According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the largest ice cream sundae weighed just over 54,914 pounds. It takes 12 pounds ofmilk to make a gallon of ice cream. Cheese...to the Rescue d of all milk Today almost produced each year in the US is used to manufacture cheese. Almost 40 of Utah's raw milk is made into cheese. cheeses More than 200 are available in your grocers dairy one-thir- section. From mild Baby Swiss to tangy Colby, theres a cheesy flavor for everyone! The United States is the worlds largest producer of cheese. Cheddar is the number one selling cheese. Supermarkets alone sold more than 350 million pounds of cheddar last year. Americans love cheese! Per capita, they eat more than 26 pounds of cheese a year. It takes 0 pounds of milk to make a pound of cheese. 1 Dairv...For Real The REL Seal means youre buying a real dairy product and not an imitation. Dairy products are essential to a healthy diet ANDSKIN! Milk, cream, yogurt and sour cream are all high in protein, calcium, and vitamins, which are natural skin care agents. Dairy products also contain alpha hydroxy acids that are being used to treat wrinkles and leave skin soft and smooth. Looking for a home remedy? For a dry cough, a mixture of warm milk and butter can relax and soothe throat muscles, bringing relief. A dairy producer can milk six cows by hand in an hour, or 00 cows in an hour by using m ilking machines. of Dairy products contribute 75 the calcium available in the US food supply. To find another source for 300 mg of calcium found in an glass ofmilk, or cup of yogurt or 1 'A ounces of unprocessed cheese, you would need 8 cups of spinach, or 6 cups of pinto beans or 2 'A cups of broccoli Watermelon. envelope to Float, Wrap & Roll, co Sure, a scoop of creamy cold ice American Dairy Association, PO Box cream' atop an sugar 760, Rosemont, IL 60018-7760. All percentages reflect dailv valued ( DV ) based on a Skim milk tomfied'With Vitamin D Imagine a world without dairy diet Sky High Lemon Ice Cream Pie Just as in the case of the dairy farmers, the dollars dairy industry workers A world without dairy products would be a grim world, indeed. What is more, for many Utahns who depend on dairy for their livelihood, a world withoutthedairy industry would mean economic chaos to many communities. Dairy products not only offer a major source of nutrients and tasty delights, but also provide the bread as well as the butter for so many families 2.000-calor- 3 earn reverberate throughout the economy. A recent study by the University of Wisconsin found that dairy production and processing directly provides 58,000 jobs and directly contributes about $ 0 bil lion to that states economy. Indirect contributions (through linkages with other indus- teaspoon lemon extract teaspoon cream of tartar teaspoon salt cup sugar i Va pie shell baked 1 1 1 i fit I egg whites (room temperature) Va quarts lemon ice cream (use store bought or recipe Vi below) 1 Cup blueberries tries, farm supply purchases and pur1 cup raspberries throughout Utah. And June Dairy chases by employees of the dairy in1 Vz cups strawberry ice cream sauce Month is a wonderful opportunity to dustry) is valued at $7 billion in revt enues and more than 130,000 jobs. celebrate this valued Utah industry. For meringue, beat egg whites, lemon extract, cream of tarter, and salt In short, a world without dairy would A world without dairy cows would mean no dairy products. They provide indeed be a world without. It would in large bowl until soft peaks form. Chill beaters in freezer before beating g a significant source of calcium and have fewer foods, fewer egg whites for extra height. Gradually add sugar, beating high speed, other nutrients. To find another source ways to supply our bodies with needed until stiff peaks form. Spread meringue in pie shell, building up the sides. for the 300 mg of calcium found in an nutrients and fewerjobs to feed, clothe Bake at 275' until lightly browned and crisp, 60 to 70 minutes. Cool on eight-ounglass of milk, or one cup and house our families. And it cer- wire rack. At serving time, scoop lemon ice cream (can substitute of yogurt or 1 Vi ounces of unproc- - tainly wouldnt have June Dairy another flavor) into pie shell and sprinkle with berries. 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