A little butter makes things better. In this case The Farm Show got kicked off in Pennsylvania with a sculpture crafted from 800 pounds of butter that was donated by the Land O’Lakes plant in Carlisle, PA.
The theme for this buttery work celebrates the Farm Show’s 90th Anniversary and recognizes the progress made in Pennsylvania’s dairy industry. The sculpture depicts an old-time milk delivery wagon pulled by a horse, ready to unload a modern milk vending machine. The Pennsylvania Farm Show and the Commonwealth’s dairy industry have worked hand-in-hand throughout the past 90 years. By working with the state’s dairy promotion organizations, four milk vending machines have been permanently placed in the Farm Show Complex, providing another way for visitors to enjoy dairy while enjoying the various shows held throughout the year.
You can listen to Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Dennis Wolff describe the sculpture here. You can also see a short video clip here.
If you’re into food like I am you’ll like these demonstrations that start this weekend:
Stove burners will be lit beginning at 11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 7, when Dave Lieberman, host of the Food Network’s Good Deal with Dave Lieberman, takes the Pennsylvania Kitchen Stage. The Philadelphia native is also the author of Young and Hungry – a collection of tasty recipes made with inexpensive, everyday ingredients.
Sunday, visitors can watch as Robert “Chef Bobo” Surles continues his crusade to improve the eating habits of school children, seeking to transform lunch menus by adding healthy foods with great taste. Surles is the author of Chef Bobo’s Good Food Cookbook. He will host demonstrations at noon and 1 p.m.
Howard Helmer, the “World’s Fastest Omelet Maker,” according to the Guinness Book of World Records, returns to the Culinary Connection this year. Chef Helmer has spent the last 30 years scrambling to spread the word about the incredible egg. He has appeared on Oprah, Good Morning America, Live with Regis and Kathy Lee, and the Food Network’s Cooking Live. He will amaze audiences Wednesday, Jan. 11, at noon and 2 p.m.