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Hello everyone! Finally, the sun is hot, school's out, and we're all getting ready for the fairs! You know what that means... summer is finally here! July is great not only for picnics, bonfires, and being with friends and family, but also for ice cream! July is ice cream month, so what better way to get a serving of dairy than by refreshing with a cold cone of your favorite flavor of this sweet treat? Dairy has the whole package for a great summer treat: it's refreshing, nutritious with its 9 essential nutrients (like riboflavin and potassium), refuels your muscles and strengthens your bones, and tastes delicious, too! Also don't forget milk's other great products, like cheese and yogurt, for a great source of protein and calcium to brighten your summer day. With all these benefits, you can't afford to miss out on getting your 3-A-Day of dairy, every day! For a sweet treat that's fun to make and eat, try this easy recipe for homemade ice cream! Ice Cream in a Bag 1 t. sugar 1/2 c. milk 1/4 t. vanilla 6 T. rock salt 1 Pint size ziplock bag 1 quart size ziplock bag Ice Fill the larger bag half full with ice and add the salt. Put the milk, vanilla, and sugar in the small bag and seal tightly. Place the small bag in the large one, seal, and shake until the milk becomes ice cream. Try adding fruit or other toppings for different flavors! |
