Jolie Dubois

With a bachelor’s degree in marketing from the University of Wyoming, Jolie Dubois brings six years of experience as a communications and interactive marketing professional. Growing up in a family-run business, supporting farm families with Dairy MAX has been a perfect fit.

Dorm Chef Guide: Cooking with a Microwave and Sauce Packets

Dorm life. Or maybe your first apartment. You’ve got minimal time, minimal cooking appliances and even more minimal budget. It’s expensive to eat out often or even buy frozen dinners. Not to worry.

 

This is the ultimate one-stop guide to cooking all the basics in a microwave. Staple recipes you can customize any way you want (like using leftover fast food sauce packets for flavoring). Yes, really.

 

In this guide

What Foods Are In Season – and Why Does It Matter?

Ever heard about grocery shopping “in season”? Ever wondered what that really meant? Most fruits and vegetables seem to be available all year round – not just canned and frozen, but fresh! So what is seasonal or “in season” eating, and what are the benefits?

 

What does “in season” mean?

Seasonal eating means eating food during the time of year it naturally grows. For instance, berries in the summer and pumpkins in the fall.

3 Keys to Parfait Your Way to Better Digestion

Did you know some dairy foods are good for digestion? Yogurt is known not only for its smooth texture and tangy flavor, but also for its digestive benefits – and parfaits are a scrumptious way to support this important function while also getting your recommended three servings of dairy every day. 

By using these three simple steps to pair yogurt with other nutrient-dense foods, you can parfait your way to better digestion.  

 

1. Prepare Your Base 

Greek Yogurt 

Out with the Old and In with the New

The newly revamped Dairy Discovery Zone, the traveling exhibit created by Dairy MAX promoting interactive dairy education, has made its appearance and is here to stay. The exhibit has been around for 10 years to connect with consumers where they are. While the old exhibit was great for its time, the third rendition of the exhibit is fresh and attracts newcomers.

Wendi Brown

Wendi Brown earned a bachelor’s degree in nutrition science from Texas A&M and master’s degree in nutrition and food management from the University of Central Oklahoma – and also served as a registered dietitian for Corpus Christi Medical Center before specializing in sales. A native of Poteet, Texas, she now lives in San Antonio with her husband and two sons.