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    • Thanksgiving Holiday Dairy Favorites

      By Jenny Flake | Author Blog Posts – Sat, Dec 6, 2008 12:44 AM EST

      Thanksgiving Holiday Dairy Favorites

      November graces us with the anticipated Thanksgiving holiday where we gratefully count our blessings and enjoy an abundance of traditional food with our loved ones. The display of turkey, stuffing, pumpkin pie, mashed potatoes, cranberries and other Thanksgiving sides is quite the sight to see spread across the dinner table. In celebration of Thanksgiving, enjoy some dairy-friendly holiday recipes that the whole family will love!

      Spiced Pumpkin Pie Rice Pudding (recipe and picture by Jenny, picky-palate.com)
      3 Cups cooked jasmine rice
      2 ½ Cups reduced-fat milk
      ¾ Cup prepared pumpkin puree, such as Libby's
      ½ Cup granulated sugar
      ¼ Cup brown sugar
      1 teaspoon cinnamon
      1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
      3 inch cinnamon stick
      1 fresh vanilla bean

      1. Place cooked rice, milk, pumpkin, sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt and cinnamon stick into a medium dutch oven or heavy bottom pan over medium low heat. Stir to

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    • Top Three Ways My Kids Get a Nutritious Breakfast Before School

      By Jenny Flake | Healthy Living – Tue, Nov 4, 2008 8:46 PM EST

      Are busy school schedules getting in the way of well-balanced, dairy-enriched meals for you and your family? With two young boys of my own, I know how difficult it can be to get everyone well-fed, especially before school. I have found that having my refrigerator well stocked with the essential low-fat and fat-free dairy products is the key to getting started. Check out my helpful tips for some "on-the-go" dairy ideas for those busy school mornings and some of my "Fall Favorite Breakfast Recipes" that follow.

      Here are three on-the-go dairy tips and recommendations for those busy school mornings:

      1. Stock the refrigerator with a variety of low-fat yogurt. Yogurt is a great source of calcium and other nutrients that can be eaten quickly. It is also great with fresh berries, granola and even on top of pancakes.
      2. Low-fat milk is another perfect source of dairy when time is of the essence. Whether it is enjoyed in a bowl of cereal or oatmeal, blended into a smoothie with
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