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May 16

Play Our New Instant Win Game

Spin the wheel for a chance to win $100,000!

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In total, we are giving away over $15,000 in cash and prizes this summer†, and one lucky winner could win $100,000 in cash! 

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† Contest runs May 15, 2012 - September 5, 2012. See the Official Rules for more details.

posted on May 16, 2012

May 10

New Collection: Breakfast in Bread

Start your day off right by baking some delicious breakfast breads. They're super simple to make and can be eaten anywhere - especially a carefully-timed bedside delivery. Top them with the sweet flavored butters, and you'll melt.

Apple Thyme Cheddar Scones
These sweet and savory scones are soft, moist, and packed with flavor. Finely diced chunks of tart apple contrast to the richness of the cheese, and the touch of thyme gives it an elegant herb flavored finish.

Oat Muffins with Honey Butter
Nothing beats a good old fashion muffin. They’re quick and an easy, and you can enjoy them on the go or as a sensible addition to a morning meal. Spread on the honey butter, and in minutes you’ll be wondering where they all went.

Orange Mango Nut Bread with Ginger Honey Butter
Absolutely delicious! Experience a medley of naturally sweet flavors beginning with the clean, refreshing appeal of citrus followed by tropical bursts of mango. The chopped pecans add texture and a delicate crunch, yet it’s the layer of ginger honey butter that makes this bread habit forming.

Streusel Topped Apple Bread
An excellent way to enjoy your favorite kind of apple. Topped with a sweet walnut streusel, this bread is moist and naturally sweet. Experiment with the size of your chopped apple chunks to discover exactly how you like yours.

posted on May 10, 2012

May 1

Getting Creative with Specialty Cheeses

According to the Foodservice Research Institution, the top five cheeses found on American menus are mozzarella, cheddar, parmesan, jack and Swiss. These five cheeses comprise 67% of all cheeses mentioned on a sampling of menus from 1,550 chains, independents, and non-commercial foodservice operators.*

But this may change. Chefs across America are thinking creatively about their menus and finding ways to introduce specialty cheeses as an alternative to traditional ones.

Challenge Dairy's Foodservice division offers a full line of high quality cheeses including domestic, imported, organic, and artisan cheeses. If your foodservice operation is looking for ways to enhance your recipes or offer something unique to your patrons, consider adding any of our specialy cheeses to your menu. Ask your foodservice sales representative to sample any of our fine specialty cheeses: Smoked Gouda, Pepper Jack, Brie, Aged Cheddar, Swiss Gruyere, Bel Paese, Ricotta, Romano, Blue, Feta, Goat, Cottage, Asiago, Havarti, Mascarpone, Mexican-style, and more.

*Data and information provided by the Foodservice Research Institute

posted on May 1, 2012

Apr 8

New Collection: Quiche Recipes

Whether you make them in advance or fresh on Easter morning, these classic egg dishes taste amazing, take very little effort, and are an excellent source of protein and vegetables.

Asparagus Quiche
This savory quiche offers a delicate balance of asparagus, cheese, and egg baked in a buttery, flaky crust that’s sure to satiate the most discriminating tastes. A touch of curry and cayenne pepper give it an extraordinary flavor and subtle bite.

Turkey and Broccoli Crustless Quiche
Not only will you love the taste of this nourishing quiche, you'll love how quickly and easily it comes together. It's versatile too. Try substituting turkey with ham or chicken to add a little variety to this quick and easy recipe.

Tuscan Zucchini Quiche
Enjoy classic quiche taste with an Italian twist. You’ll find the Tuscan style flavored butter adds a savory balance to the buttery pastry crust and complements the sautéed vegetables. Serve hot or warm.

Ham and Broccoli Strata
Although not a quiche, you will enjoy this colorful egg-based dish any time of day, hot or warm. It can be easily assembled and chilled overnight for fuss-free last minute preparation. (Plus it's a brilliant way to get rid of leftover ham.)

posted on April 8, 2012

Apr 6

What to Do with All Those Hard Boiled Eggs

We plan of decorating oodles of eggs this year. It’s a fun tradition, but it means we’ll end up with some leftover hard boiled eggs.

So what do people normally do with all their hard boiled eggs? Well, if you are tired of egg salad sandwiches and have already over-indulged with deviled eggs, we have a few ideas for how you can avoid letting those hard boiled eggs go to waste.

Here are a few recipes that use hard boiled eggs as a key ingredient:

Egg Masala and Rice - This mildly hot meal is the combination of hard boiled eggs and an aromatic blend of Indian spices in a tomato based curry.

Hard Boiled Egg Chocolate Chip Cookies - That's right. Here's a sweet way to use up those left over hard boiled eggs in a delicious cookie dough containing no raw eggs.

Tuscan Style Egg Spread - Made with hard boiled eggs, this sophisticated spread makes a delicious appetizer to serve on crackers or bread rounds.

posted on April 6, 2012

Mar 23

Thanks for Sharing Our Recipes on Pinterest

We wanted to take a moment to thank our superfans for “pinning” and “repinning” Challenge Dairy recipes to Pinterest to Pinterest. If you’re not familiar with Pinterest, it’s a fast-growing social platform where people organize and share the things they love.

We recognize the effort some of you went through to share our recipes. That’s why we’re pleased to announce a new, simple way for you to interact with Pinterest.

How to pin Challenge Dairy recipes to Pinterest:

  • Find the recipe you want to share and click on the red “Share this recipe” option. It will bring up four sharing options, including the new “Pin It” button.
  • Click on “Pin It” to enter a description and pin the recipe to the pinboard you choose. (You must be signed in to Pinterest.)

That’s it. Happy pinning!

posted on March 23, 2012

Mar 15

Environmental Sustainability

As a company who provides products made from natural ingredients, we are constantly assessing our impact on the environment. Challenge Dairy is committed to the highest standards in environmental sustainability, and we would like to tell you a little bit more about how we purposefully make decisions to respect and improve our environment.

On the Farm - Our dairy farmers are proud members of CARES (Community Alliance for Responsible Environmental Stewardship). This group of California dairy families and businesses work together to enhance and promote sustainability, such as protecting ground water, reducing emissions, and improving efficiency.

At the Plant - We believe the smallest details make the biggest impact. For example, Challenge Butter is packaged using recycled material. The ink and glue used on the cartons and cases are non-toxic. Emptied packaging is sent to the recycle bin and not to the landfill.

Around the Office - We promote the use of paperless ordering and have recently completed an electronic record keeping storage program to reduce paper consumption. Every desk in the Challenges office has a recycle bin to promote reduction of waste.

For Our Customers - Challenge Butter is made locally in the San Joaquin Valley of California.  Our centralized, California manufacturing location keeps truck miles and fuel consumption to a minimum.  Plus, our state of the art Bobtail truck fleet uses alternative technology (as defined and approved by the California Air Resource Board) to operate our truck refrigeration units.

 

posted on March 15, 2012

Mar 7

Take the Bunny Cake Challenge

Time to have some fun!

If you haven't seen our latest Facebook contest, head over to challengebutterbunnycake.com for a chance to use your creativity to win CASH or some fantastic kitchenware prizes from OXO.

Here's how it works:

1. Design a Cake - Decorate your bunny by dragging and dropping any of the toppings onto your virtual cake.

2. Save its Photo - When your all done decorating, click the "Enter Your Bunny" button. Give your bunny a name and save the image of your cake.

3. Submit Your Photo - After you have downloaded your image, enter it into our contest by doing both steps below. (You might also find a hidden surprise.)
• Post it to our Facebook wall and introduce everyone to your bunny.
• Email your bunny photo to us (photo attached).

All entries must be submitted by April 30, 2012. See the Official Rules.

Hop to it!

posted on March 7, 2012