Longing for a glass of something icy cold this summer? Or maybe a scoop of ice cream? Have both in one glass with this unusual treat — vanilla-flavored milk with chocolate "ice cubes" that slowly melt and swirl into the milk. More

After I made this crazy hot pink Valentine's confection, one of the comments on the strawberry milk required for the cake was, "Why not make your own?" Now that was a great idea! Creamy, smooth and straight from the diner of my dreams, a glass of chilled, pink, and homemade strawberry milk will make your after-school snack gee whiz terrific! More

If you thought cloned meat was bad, get ready for this bit of science fiction: GOOD Magazine reports that China has genetically modified a herd of cows to produce "human" milk, intended as a replacement for human breast milk.

Disgusting? Or a viable alternative to infant formula? More

Here's a cake that's bound to make your Valentine, pal or kiddos squeal with glee. I just couldn't resist the combination of old–timey strawberry milk and ridiculously pink frosting. More

Say hello to the newest addition to our liquor cabinet! This rather improbable combination of vodka and milk makes a liqueur so smooth and perfectly sweet that you'll want to sip it straight. Get the recipe, our review, and some ideas for using this sweet liqueur below. More

Those of us who are not vegan or lactose intolerant rarely have reason to search for alternative milk, and if we do, we probably stop at soy. But almond milk is also pretty widely available—Whole Foods markets its own brand by the gallon. If you've never had it, here's a (completely subjective) verdict from a non vegan. More

Looking for a lighter alternative to eggnog this holiday season? Something rich and boozy and fragrant, but without the heaviness cream and eggs? How about this tasty new recipe made with whole milk, the Drambuie White Nail? More

Q: I keep buying a gallon of 1% milk at a time because it's only about 10 cents more than buying a half gallon, but I never use it all before it goes bad.

What are some ideas of things I could make with all of this extra milk before it spoils?

Sent by Traci More

You may be surprised. And the answer might even help justify your spending a lot on really nice cheese; more raw material goes into making cheese than you think. Here's betting that you'll start appreciating each morsel just a little bit more.

Get the answer, plus other cow, sheep, and goat milk musings, after the jump. More

I believe I finally had my stinky cheese moment. It's a defining one in a cheesemonger's career, and I've been waiting for it, ever since hearing that a former boss of mine once cleared a subway car with her cheese bounty. I thought that was cool.

Last week it came without warning, and in that instant I realized, unequivocally, that the cheese was the boss of me, and most certainly not the other way around. More