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June 12, 2013

Yo! What’s for Breakfast? {Recipe: Homemade Strawberry Milk}

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This is part of a series of posts on National Dairy Month written in partnership with Got Milk and The Breakfast Project. Homemade Strawberry Milk

So, I may be letting this whole “assign the kids to make breakfast” thing go to my head some. I mean, it is really nice to have the tables turned for once. Instead of the constant berating from my kids about where their breakfast is, I get to be the one harping on them.

Kelly is taking on our summer breakfast project like a champ, even when we are all bugging her to get moving and get some food on the table. She’s definitely got the morning person gene I lack. And she manages to be nice without coffee! She’s pretty much a saint.

Kelly-Cutting-Strawberries Kelly-spooning-syrup-into-cup Kelly-stirring-milk

On one of her assigned days this week, she decided she wanted to do cereal for breakfast – which I’m fine with… I could probably eat cereal for every meal if it were socially acceptable to do so. She wanted to take our milk a step further though and asked for Strawberry Milk. I didn’t want to buy the strawberry syrup, so we decided to make our own version, using fresh strawberries, sugar and water to make a tasty syrup. A last minute decision lead us to adding a teaspoon of vanilla too … that was a good call as it added a special taste to the syrup and complimented the strawberries very well!

You can find the recipe for our Homemade Strawberry Milk below, but first, my friends at the National Milk Mustache Campaign have TWO June Dairy Month and Breakfast Project giveaways for TWO lucky Dine & Dish readers!

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June Dairy Month Giveaway from Got Milk

Up for grabs is a compilation of the goodies pictured above, for 2 winners.

To enter the giveaway, simply leave a comment on this post sharing how you use milk to create a healthy breakfast for you or your family.

For additional entries, share a link with info about this giveaway on any of your social media outlets. Return to this post and leave a comment letting me know where it was shared. Each place you share it will grant you an additional entry. Pinterest, Twitter, Facebook, Google+, etc are all great places to spread the giveaway love! You can easily share by using the buttons at the end of this post.

Entries must be received by midnight CST on Wednesday, June 19th 2013. Winners will be chosen via Random.org and notified via valid email address.

Strawberry-SyrupNow for the Strawberry Milk Recipe I’m sure you’ve been anxiously awaiting for!

Homemade Strawberry Milk
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Strawberry Syrup for Homemade Strawberry Milk

Make special Strawberry Milk using this simple strawberry syrup recipe!

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces fresh strawberries hulled
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  • Place fresh strawberries in your blender and puree until smooth.
  • In a medium saucepan, add strawberry puree, sugar and water. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Continue to boil for 5 minutes, until syrup starts to thicken.
  • Remove from heat, stir in vanilla and cool.
  • Once strawberry syrup mixture has cooled, use as syrup for strawberry milk.
  • For each 1 cup of cold milk, add 2-3 tablespoons of strawberry syrup. Stir and serve.
  • Cooled syrup may be covered and stored in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Disclosure: This is part of a series of compensated posts written in partnership with Got Milk and The Breakfast Project campaign. Thank you for supporting the brands that help make Dine & Dish possible. 

 

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  1. Shaina says

    June 12, 2013 at 4:11 pm

    Oh my gosh she is adorable. Gah. I love her strawberry milk. Our favorite way to eat milk is in overnight oats or in homemade yogurt with plenty of fruit for either.

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  2. Sami says

    June 12, 2013 at 4:20 pm

    Milk is an important part of my breakfast routine. I make oatmeal with milk and enjoy it with my favorite cereals. If I have time for a hot breakfast, I’ll enloy a glass of milk (white, strawberry or chocolate) too. Breakfast is an important meal that I must have every day!

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  3. Dana says

    June 12, 2013 at 5:06 pm

    My kids have cereal with milk nearly every day, but sometimes I like to switch it up and use milk to make fruit smoothies for them.

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  4. Erin says

    June 12, 2013 at 7:36 pm

    This looks super yummy! So going to try this!! Thank you 🙂

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    • Kristen says

      June 12, 2013 at 9:55 pm

      Oh you officially have a blog – and it’s so beautiful!!! This makes me happy!

      Reply
  5. Tieghan says

    June 12, 2013 at 8:34 pm

    Oh my gosshh, Kristen! Your daughter is adorable, all those freckles! Wow, she is so pretty!

    Also, strawberry milk! Love this idea. I mean, I love milk and I love strawberries so I am beating I would probably go crazy for this!

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  6. Cheryn says

    June 12, 2013 at 8:39 pm

    Not very creative. Eat it on cereal

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  7. Marnely Rodriguez-Murray says

    June 12, 2013 at 9:18 pm

    Oh these are the moments I wish I had kids and could put them to work! Does she make coffee? 🙂 I don’t drink cold milk – I know, crazy. But love using a splash of milk in my eggs before scrambling them to make them extra creamy!

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  8. Katrina says

    June 12, 2013 at 10:02 pm

    I make a smoothie for breakfast almost every day and of course, it has milk (fat free only please).

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    • Katrina says

      June 12, 2013 at 10:07 pm

      I need to have my boys make more breakfasts. Ours usually consists of them each at different times having cereal. 😉 Though for the last two days my 11 yo keeps making pb/banana smoothies. I’ll have to see if he wants to make some strawberry milk, I have a bunch of frozen strawberries.

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  9. Michelle L says

    June 12, 2013 at 10:26 pm

    We either use milk on our cereal or drink it alongside whatever else we might be having that morning.

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  10. Ashley says

    June 12, 2013 at 10:32 pm

    I love to use milk in my breakfast smoothies!! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  11. Sommer @ ASpicyPerspective says

    June 12, 2013 at 10:35 pm

    You have a beautiful daughter, Kristen! Love that she is creating in the kitchen! 🙂

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  12. Calli says

    June 12, 2013 at 11:20 pm

    fruit smoothies with chia seeds!

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  13. Rhonda says

    June 12, 2013 at 11:42 pm

    I love cereal and milk, so most days that is my go-to breakfast. Because I love milk, breakfast must have milk in some way.

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  14. Rhonda says

    June 12, 2013 at 11:45 pm

    I shared on Facebook

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  15. Rhonda says

    June 12, 2013 at 11:50 pm

    I shared on Pinterest

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  16. Michelle @ My Gluten-free Kitchen says

    June 13, 2013 at 1:58 am

    We enjoy cereal with milk or pancakes with a cup of milk every day.

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  17. Liz @ The Lemon Bowl says

    June 13, 2013 at 7:42 am

    You know how much I love the idea of homemade vs. store-bought strawberry syrup. Such a cute idea and these photos are beyond presh.

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  18. Sheila says

    June 13, 2013 at 7:43 am

    Yumm! I have a strawberry shake that I love to get at a little icecream joint, I can never get it right at home, but I bet if I made this strawberry syrup it would work….the key to their secret is strawberry syrup not strawberries! Sorry. It just dawned on me as I was reading your recipe and now I’m very excited ; )

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    • Kristen says

      June 13, 2013 at 1:01 pm

      OK so my favorite strawberry shake, ever, uses cheesecake mix and the strawberries from that in it. It is sooooo good!

      Reply
  19. Katrina @ In Katrina's Kitchen says

    June 13, 2013 at 7:47 am

    This is awesome! LOVE! We use milk and greek yogurt in our smoothies every day. yummmmmm

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  20. Melissa C. says

    June 13, 2013 at 8:44 am

    I like to mix it in a protein smoothie!

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  21. Anne says

    June 13, 2013 at 8:44 am

    Cereal with milk is a staple in our house, and not just for breakfast! Same with yogurt and fruit smoothies, which I thin and enrich with milk.

    I also use milk when making French toast or baked goods like muffins or coffeecakes. We are never without milk in the fridge!

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  22. Athena R says

    June 13, 2013 at 8:56 am

    I love using milk in fruit and yogurt smoothies.

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  23. Athena R says

    June 13, 2013 at 8:58 am

    Pinned: http://pinterest.com/pin/157063105727455795/

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  24. Athena R says

    June 13, 2013 at 8:59 am

    Shared on FB: https://www.facebook.com/#!/athena.russell/posts/10151514525738195

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  25. beth j says

    June 13, 2013 at 9:01 am

    Well my grandson has yogurt and scupper of milk for breakfast everyday I am a yogurt and skim milk person

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  26. Heidi @foodiecrush says

    June 13, 2013 at 9:12 am

    I think this could easily become my Smudge’s new favorite cereal topper too. Good job on putting the littles to work!

    Reply
    • Kristen says

      June 13, 2013 at 11:57 am

      I miss you… that is all 🙂

      Reply
  27. Jeanne (NanaBread) says

    June 13, 2013 at 9:17 am

    Our grandkids – Jonah Bear & Lilly Bug – are crazy for strawberry milk. I usually buy the Horizon Organic in boxes, but I think we’ll be trying yours this summer. Thanks for sharing!

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  28. Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes says

    June 13, 2013 at 10:01 am

    I use milk to make breakfast smoothies!

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  29. Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes says

    June 13, 2013 at 10:02 am

    I shared this on Twitter!

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  30. Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes says

    June 13, 2013 at 10:02 am

    I pinned this!

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  31. Michelle says

    June 13, 2013 at 10:27 am

    I am a big milk drinker, always have been. My son is not but I entice him to drink more by using cereal and cookies. 🙂

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  32. Michelle says

    June 13, 2013 at 10:29 am

    I pinned it to pinterest!!

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  33. MaryBeth says

    June 13, 2013 at 10:30 am

    Milk and cereal happens in this house almost every morning. When I’m feeling a little naughty, I let the kids have milk and cookies for breakfast. Not real cookies – they have Belvita “cookies” 🙂

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  34. Michelle says

    June 13, 2013 at 10:32 am

    Just got done posting it to facebook… thank you!!

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  35. Joanne says

    June 13, 2013 at 10:39 am

    I spy a little foodie in the making! I love strawberry milk but hate the storebought stuff…so happy to have a non-artificial coloring and flavoring alternative!

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    • Kristen says

      June 13, 2013 at 11:58 am

      She wants to start a blog… I may just let her! She’s been begging me for two years now.

      Reply
  36. jaime @ laviejaime says

    June 13, 2013 at 10:39 am

    Many memories of drinking the strawberry (syrup) milk as a kid. this sounds so yummy!

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  37. Dana says

    June 13, 2013 at 11:00 am

    My teenager adds skim milk to Carnation Instant Breakfast for a nutritious drink.

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    • Kristen says

      June 13, 2013 at 11:58 am

      I love your blog name, Dana! Make sure to let me know when it goes live 🙂

      Reply
  38. Jennifer Thompson says

    June 13, 2013 at 11:36 am

    We make smoothies with 2% milk and also carnation instant breakfast, thanks!

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  39. Nicole M says

    June 13, 2013 at 11:51 am

    My daughter drinks milk with breakfast every morning, this is a great treat for her!

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  40. Nicole M says

    June 13, 2013 at 11:52 am

    I pinned this:
    http://pinterest.com/pin/159807486750501628/

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  41. Nicole M says

    June 13, 2013 at 11:53 am

    Shared on facebook:
    https://www.facebook.com/nicole.mariano05?hc_location=stream

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  42. Melissa B says

    June 13, 2013 at 12:48 pm

    We have milk with every meal, to drink. Yogurt is the kids favorite for breakfast. When I make baked oatmeal, I always use milk!

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  43. Margot C says

    June 13, 2013 at 1:00 pm

    Being hippies from way back we love the Granola and milk start of the day

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  44. Margot C says

    June 13, 2013 at 1:25 pm

    I pinned this post: http://pinterest.com/pin/33495590951281137/

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  45. Katie | Healthnut Foodie says

    June 13, 2013 at 3:03 pm

    Love the homemade strawberry sauce! Anytime that we can avoid the processed version = game on! Excited to try this with our homemade granola asap!!!

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  46. Katie | Healthnut Foodie says

    June 13, 2013 at 3:06 pm

    Oh, that probably wasn’t an official entry…we use milk in oatmeal, homemade mac n cheese, scrambled eggs, as a drink to curb hunger, to coat chicken tenders when I’m out of eggs, etc. 🙂

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  47. Margot C says

    June 13, 2013 at 4:19 pm

    I posted a tweet too: https://twitter.com/AnnaZed/status/345289109067141121

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  48. Kristi says

    June 13, 2013 at 6:13 pm

    I like to start off my mornings with a green smoothie, made with spinach, peanut butter, banana, and milk.

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  49. Laurie says

    June 13, 2013 at 6:39 pm

    I like to make Fridge Porridge, with oats and different fruit. Add enough milk to the consistency upi like. 🙂

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  50. nessa says

    June 13, 2013 at 7:10 pm

    Oatmeal. Love the strawberry milk!

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  51. Sasha says

    June 13, 2013 at 7:58 pm

    OMG this is genius. I love strawberry milk!
    Your daughter is adorable, btw 🙂

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  52. Theresa J says

    June 13, 2013 at 8:28 pm

    I love making smoothies with milk for my kids

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  53. Theresa J says

    June 13, 2013 at 8:30 pm

    http://pinterest.com/pin/47710077275507240/

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  54. Theresa J says

    June 13, 2013 at 8:30 pm

    https://plus.google.com/u/0/101397496620037221470/posts/bHxPAWJMD9T

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  55. Theresa J says

    June 13, 2013 at 8:30 pm

    https://www.facebook.com/theresa.janke/posts/398761530239754

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  56. Theresa J says

    June 13, 2013 at 8:31 pm

    https://twitter.com/tweetyscute/status/345352031529218049

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  57. Jen @ Savory Simple says

    June 13, 2013 at 9:26 pm

    I never thought I’d think ‘I need strawberry milk IMMEDIATELY.’ But here I am!

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  58. Jessica Corwin says

    June 14, 2013 at 7:41 am

    Scrambled eggs, berry spinach smoothies, granola, hot cocoa…. Gosh, I could go on, and on, and…. 😉

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  59. Jessica Corwin says

    June 14, 2013 at 7:42 am

    Pinned and FB’d this 🙂

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  60. Natalie S says

    June 14, 2013 at 7:09 pm

    I add milk to quinoa and berries and top it off with granola!

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  61. Erin says

    June 17, 2013 at 10:01 am

    For breakfast on the go, I like to blend milk, along with a handful of ingredient, to make fruit smoothies!

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  62. angela @ another bite please says

    June 17, 2013 at 11:57 am

    what adorable photos of your daughter…my boys would so be loving this for breakfast too…pinned can’t wait to try.

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  63. Elisabeth says

    June 17, 2013 at 2:10 pm

    We love to have Cheerios with milk for breakfast!

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  64. Elisabeth says

    June 17, 2013 at 2:11 pm

    shared to FB: https://www.facebook.com/elisabeth.good1/posts/537296049665439

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  65. Elisabeth says

    June 17, 2013 at 2:12 pm

    tweeted: https://twitter.com/egood33/status/346706810562023425

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  66. Elisabeth says

    June 17, 2013 at 2:13 pm

    pinned: http://pinterest.com/pin/41939840252847299/

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  67. Elisabeth says

    June 17, 2013 at 2:13 pm

    I also shared to Google +!

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  68. Kim C. says

    June 18, 2013 at 12:46 pm

    A glass of milk with breakfast is the usual in my family and for the picky one it’s chocolate milk.

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  69. Kim C. says

    June 18, 2013 at 12:52 pm

    I shared this post on Pinterest. http://pinterest.com/pin/154107618471959007/

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  70. Kim C. says

    June 18, 2013 at 12:56 pm

    I shared this post on Twitter. https://twitter.com/KCatapano/status/347048206321987584

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  71. Kim C. says

    June 18, 2013 at 12:57 pm

    I shared this post on Google+.

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  72. Kim C. says

    June 18, 2013 at 12:58 pm

    I shared this on Facebook.

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  73. GarryB says

    June 19, 2013 at 8:02 am

    Milk mixed with protein powder, banana and peanut butter. Great breakfast after workout.

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  74. Amy says

    June 19, 2013 at 8:07 am

    We add milk to our smoothies or Cheerios for
    Breakfast

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  75. SandyN says

    June 19, 2013 at 8:08 am

    We love milk in our breakfast smoothies, or just to drink along with whatever we’re eating.

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  76. Jess says

    June 19, 2013 at 8:10 am

    We call our children “our little calves” as they are always begging for another cup of milk. We enjoy our breakfast as a bowl of cereal & milk or toast with jam and special milk in a bottle.

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  77. Jeffrey says

    June 19, 2013 at 8:18 am

    I use milk to make our morning oatmeal and add fresh fruit, nuts, quinoa, dried fruit and honey.

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  78. Jeffrey says

    June 19, 2013 at 8:25 am

    I shared on Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/pin/122371314847775130/.

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  79. Merry Lu Pasley says

    June 19, 2013 at 8:27 am

    I guess maybe I am boring, but my favorite way to have MILK for breakfast is with my cereal – either a nice big bowl of creamy oatmeal with some brown sugar sprinkled on top, or a bowl of Wheaties with a sliced banana on top, MMMmmmm GOOD!

    Oh, yeah, I shared this on Facebook, liked this blog on Facebook, and pinned it a couple of places. Thanks MILK people!

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  80. Linda's says

    June 19, 2013 at 8:29 am

    I love drinking my raw milk plain!

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  81. Jeffrey says

    June 19, 2013 at 8:29 am

    I posted a tweet: https://twitter.com/FireRunner2379/status/347345299599147009.

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  82. Jeffrey says

    June 19, 2013 at 8:30 am

    I shared on Google+: https://plus.google.com/102864094034983337100/posts/WvPzHyesQDM.

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  83. Tammy Sigond says

    June 19, 2013 at 8:31 am

    We make smoothies with milk and ff vanilla yogurt and fresh berries and honey every week day dd loves it!

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  84. Jeffrey says

    June 19, 2013 at 8:32 am

    I shared on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Golden-Age-Cheese-Company/106720031289#!/jeffrey.lammers.7/posts/4975791083105

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  85. Tammy Sigond says

    June 19, 2013 at 8:33 am

    shared on fb https://www.facebook.com/tlynchsigond/posts/10201211773997622

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  86. Tammy Sigond says

    June 19, 2013 at 8:34 am

    shared on twitter https://twitter.com/TammySigond/status/347346408556359680

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  87. Jim Kottke says

    June 19, 2013 at 8:35 am

    I mix it with frozen bananas and some chopped mixed nuts

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  88. Bronwen says

    June 19, 2013 at 8:37 am

    We use milk in our smoothies

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  89. Bronwen says

    June 19, 2013 at 8:38 am

    We use it on our smoothies

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  90. pamela L says

    June 19, 2013 at 8:50 am

    smoothies

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  91. jeannette says

    June 19, 2013 at 8:59 am

    I LOVE milk. I pour it over cereal, put it in my pancakes, splash it in my sauces, drizzle over my oatmeal and add to my smoothies. dairy is essential 🙂

    Reply
  92. Sarah Leslee says

    June 19, 2013 at 9:20 am

    Straight up cold milk with a warm whole wheat banana muffin is our recipe for a favorite and healthy breakfast 🙂

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  93. Sarah Leslee says

    June 19, 2013 at 9:24 am

    Shared on Pinterest http://pinterest.com/pin/121456521173264020/

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  94. Sarah Leslee says

    June 19, 2013 at 9:27 am

    Shared on Twitter https://twitter.com/Justice_SD/status/347359716143411201

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  95. Nicole says

    June 19, 2013 at 9:28 am

    I love strawberry milk, thanks for the recipe….hoping to win that awesome milk splash bowl!

    Shared on pinterest: http://pinterest.com/pin/138274651032184425/

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  96. Sarah Leslee says

    June 19, 2013 at 9:29 am

    Shared on Facebook

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  97. Rena says

    June 19, 2013 at 9:52 am

    We are big milk drinkers here…choc milk, cereal w milk, and other forms such as greek yogurt, cottage cheese, etc. great giveaway thanks!

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  98. Chrissy says

    June 19, 2013 at 10:22 am

    Smoothies or or homemade granola with cereal!

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  99. margaret g says

    June 19, 2013 at 10:24 am

    Fruit smoothies with milk or oatmeal with milk!

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  100. Cynthia Rathunde says

    June 19, 2013 at 11:03 am

    I love to make a homemade breakfast with pancakes, eggs, bacon, and a very cold milk. Pancake mix made from scratch with milk. 🙂

    Reply
  101. Cynthia Rathunde says

    June 19, 2013 at 11:05 am

    I shared this via Facebook.

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  102. Cynthia Rathunde says

    June 19, 2013 at 11:10 am

    I shared via Pintrest!

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  103. k. goins says

    June 19, 2013 at 11:29 am

    I like adding milk to eggs before I scramble them.

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  104. Amy G. says

    June 19, 2013 at 11:49 am

    I simply pour a glass of milk to drink with my breakfast. Sometimes I may have two.

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  105. Joy says

    June 19, 2013 at 11:56 am

    I love milk. Typical breakfast, cereal with milk.

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  106. Marcia Humble says

    June 19, 2013 at 2:10 pm

    We do hot cereal with a glass of milk 🙂

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  107. Sarah Leslee says

    June 19, 2013 at 2:36 pm

    Shared on Stumble 🙂 http://www.stumbleupon.com/stumbler/SarahLeslee

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  108. Debbra Carrick says

    June 19, 2013 at 3:00 pm

    We use milk with oatmeal and cereal and also usually have a small glass with breakfast.

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  109. Nutmeg Nanny says

    June 19, 2013 at 9:26 pm

    Love this syrup recipe, it is perfect 🙂 I love adding milk to a morning smoothie, yum!

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  110. Teresa Lenoir says

    June 25, 2013 at 11:20 pm

    I love milk in my Chai tea, so much tastier than water and adds much needed calcium and Vitamin D.

    Reply

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I love being a parent of teens...but I miss the days of parenting kids who loved going to school, who didn't struggle with major anxiety, who loved their bodies, and were confident about how they looked. I miss pre-covid days where lunch wasn't distanced, kids had the opportunity to connect and socialize at school, where mask-wearing wasn't even a topic, let alone one that divides. 

The past 2 years have changed my kids. They have gained so many positive things, but they've also gained a new kind of anxiety that wasn't there before. And I hate it for them. They've seen first hand how long haul covid has changed our family. They've seen the selfishness of others in ways they haven't seen before. They've had to grow up faster, worry about things they shouldn't have to worry about, and learn the hard way how this world can really be. And it hurts my heart for them. 

I have a new senior, sophomore and 6th grader here at home. Missing my sophomore in college a ton. I hope the world is kind to them and they are kind to the world. I want nothing more than for them to be happy and to be surrounded by good people who love and accept them for who they are and who also push them to live a full, rich and happy life. I pray every day for them - and for your kids...and pray that we are all raising a generation of empathetic and kind changemakers.

#loveoneanother❤️ #parentingteens #momofteens #anxietyawareness #backtoschooloutfit #changemakers #parenthood_moments
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These two small business owners had a successful launch day for their new clothing and accessory brand, @impatient.us I’m so proud of my daughter @kellykdoyle & daughter from another mother, @kyleemdunn for making the time and financial commitment to launch their dream brand! They’ve done it all so independently and have navigated starting a small business way better than I could have at 17! Thanks to everyone who sent words of encouragement and showered them with support. It’s means so much! 

Follow their journey at @impatient.us and shop the link in their profile!

#smallbusinesslaunch #clothingbrands #teenentrepreneur #launchday #launchparty #teenbusiness #shopsmallbusinesses #proudmoment
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I was a “houseplant lady” before the pandemic, but I think since the pandemic I get to add the word “crazy” to that title. So. Many. Plants. I’m not mad about it!

This weekend @kctinygreenhouse I picked up this beautiful Monstera Peru as well as a bag of Jeff’s Jungle Mix. You know when a new to you potting mix has you super excited, you’ve crossed the line into la la land 😂 Swipe to see how pretty it is!

What pandemic hobby did you pick up?

#plantmomlife #crazyplantpeople #houseplantlove #monsteraperu #pottingmix #plantobsession #plantcollectors #plantsmakepeoplehappy
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Yesterday we spent a few hours down in the West Bottoms visiting the grand opening of @kctinygreenhouse newest location . KC Plant fam, head there. Just trust me! Plants loved and cared for with the best good vibes, all ready to join your crazy plant person home. You’ll find goodies from local KC artisans as well, like @pigeoncandles 

Come for the plants, leave with a heart full of happy!

#westbottoms #tinygreenhouse #plantfamily #pandemicprojects #shoplocalkc #happyplants #plantvibes #summerofyes
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Last night in the suite @kcroyals ...I almost cried. Man it feels so good to be doing normal things. I’ll never take this for granted! Making this the summer of yes...I’m going to say yes to as many events/outings/opportunities as possible! Who’s in? #summerofyes
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Ella is 15 today! Those of you who have been with Dine & Dish since the very beginning have been a part of Ella’s life since the start too! 15 years sure does go by in a flash, both with businesses and babies.
Happy birthday @ella.r.doyle 💕💕💕 We love you!
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I want to live in the big city, yet also want to live in the country. I want to live by the beach, yet also want to live in the mountains. I either need multiple lives or multiple homes! 

#farmlifeisthebestlife #chickensofig #barnlife #iwantitall #hensofinstagram #citygirlcountrygirl
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I’m officially one step closer to reaching peak plant lady status! 🪴

I’m welcoming these plant cuttings from the Hello Kathy Plant Etsy Shop to my already booming collection. When I saw people rave about her “Mystery Box” of plant cuttings I knew I had to buy one. 2 things I love...mystery boxes and plants!

Now I need to figure out how to keep them alive. Any advice? 😃 🪴

#plantladyisthenewcatlady #plantladylife #plantcuttings #newplants #etsyshopping #shopsmallbusinesses #plantloversofinstagram
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Hi, friend! I Thought I’d just say “hey” and check in and add some pretty flowers to your feed.

We’re over here dragging ourselves across the school finish line...so close to done physically, but over done, mentally. Can you relate?

My coaching business is going great, I’m working with some truly incredible, inspiring women right now which makes me so happy! I’ll be launching 2 new group coaching  classes (for women and entrepreneurs) in a few weeks so be sure to follow @rockyourhappy if you are interested in being updated on those!

Jacob comes home from college this week and my parents are coming to visit for a couple of weeks as well. And it’s almost my favorite time of the year, summer!! 

How are things going with you? What’s going good and making you happy? Or what do you need a hand or listening ear with? Touch base! I’ve missed you!

#pinkflowers🌸 #happyday💕 #touchingbase #spreadhappiness #thursdaytherapy #lifecoachforwomen #springflowersmakemehappy
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Book Lovers Giveaway (read to the end)!!! ⬇️ ⬇️ 

Supporting my local independent bookstore @rainydaybooks looks a lot different than it used to these days. Temporarily gone are the days of lingering in store, browsing the shelves, walking out with an armful of books I didn’t expect to buy. The pandemic has made independent bookstores pivot in ways they’ve never had to before, but I’m so happy to say they are CRUSHING IT! And as we virtually celebrate Independent Bookstore Day on 4/24, I wanted to share a way you too can help keep Independent bookstores afloat now (and in the future).

You know I’m a huge fan of @librofm , the absolute best audiobook alternative that gives money back to the independent bookstore of your choice with your audiobook purchases. Well, to celebrate Independent Bookstore Day on 4/24, they are giving YOU a free audiobook! Here’s what you need to do…

Spend $15 or more at your bookstore between April 24th and 26th. Submit your receipt at libro.fm/ibd and Libro.fm will email you a link to your free audiobook by April 28th! Easy peasy, right?

Wait! There’s more! 🌟 I’d love to give one Dine & Dish follower the chance to win a 3 month @Librofm audiobook membership. To enter, simply tag your favorite independent bookstore here and tell me what you love the most about it! That’s it! Winner will be chosen at random on April 27th. Yay, books!

#indiebookstoreday #indiebookstore #bookstoreshoutout 
#booksbooksandmorebooks #bookgiveaway #audiobook #librofm #independentbookstore @indiebookstoreday
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Can’t believe we’re doing the college tour thing already with my second baby! 

So question for any of you who sent your kids to out of state schools or went to out of state schools...how did you do it? She wants to get the heck out of Kansas (I’d like to go with her!). We have money saved, she’ll most likely get a scholarship or two, she’s paying and has money saved as well...but even with that out of state tuition is a beast of an amount. So, did you just assume that student loans were going to be part of that life? And is that worth it to give your kids a shot at a new life outside of your home state? I wish I would have left Kansas for university, and have been here since I was born 😩. I want different for her if that’s what she wants but also just don’t have any experience with how people do out of state college! Any tips?

#collegetour #bestlifenow #outofstate #studentloans #junioryear #kansasstate #adviceneeded
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J is for...jam!
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My friend @wakschmale makes the best strawberry jam...and I completely forgot about a jar she gave me last year until this morning. Which then inspired me to make my favorite buttermilk biscuits. So so good. Are you a jam, honey, just butter or plain biscuit fan? I love biscuits allll the ways, except with gravy. I have super bad memories of biscuits and gravy growing up. 🤢
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I’m still slowly making my way through the alphabet for @kimklassen_innercircle a-z photo challenge. I’m bound and determined to finish. It may just take me a little longer than I originally anticipated 🤗.
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#homemadejam #eatcaptureshare #biscuitsandjam #homemadebiscuits #sundaybaking #easylikesundaymorning #foodphotograph #foodpics #slowsunday #breakfastathome #kimklassen_innercircle
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It took me 2 months to get this Crispy Chickpea Pantry Pasta recipe up on the blog. 🤦‍♀️But it’s there now! You can find the link in my Instagram profile.
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Also, just noticed Instagram took away the like count on posts. I kind of like that...what do you think?
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#pastarecipe #chickpeapasta #dinnerideas #dinnerrecipes #vegetarianrecipe #eatcaptureshare #slowblogging  #totallifechanges
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I is for Inspiration!
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The “long haul” effects of having Covid back in December are really presenting themselves lately. The continuous persistent headaches are taking a toll and the connection between the brain fog and word retrieval function of my brain has been extra challenging. I had no idea a couple months out, the cognitive effects would still be hanging around.
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With that said, when I get a burst of inspiration I’m grabbing on for dear life. I made our favorite chocolate chip cookies recipe yesterday and felt the desire to update the blog post photos from 2007! We make these cookies all the time, so I’m not sure why it’s taken me so many years to give that poor post some new photos.
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If you’re interested in the recipe you can find the link currently in my profile. Enjoy!!
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@kimklassen_innercircle #kimklassen_innercircle #chocolatechipcookie #cookiestagram #foodphotography #feedfeedbaking #plateofcookies #cookiephotography #eatcaptureshare #recipeoftheweek
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H is for...high!
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It was so strange being on a plane again. I’m so thankful I have the antibodies because the flights were full, which seemed wrong, but everyone around me did seem to keep their masks on, so that was good.
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I can’t wait until travel becomes a regular part of life again. I’ve missed it so much!
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 @kimklassen_innercircle @southwestair @windowswap #cloudphotography #cloudsofinstagram #flightview #iflyswa #imisstravelling #skylove #planepics #myviewtoday #beautifulviews
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G is for...oh so grateful!

I flew to South Texas yesterday to visit my parents whom I haven’t seen in 2 years. They live around 17 hours away from us. We typical get to see each other a few times a year but with the pandemic and other health issues it just wasn’t able to happen and I’ve missed them soooo much.

Grateful to have had COVID last month. Although it was not at all fun, it gave me the antibodies to make this trip possible. My dad is having surgery tomorrow so I’m helping with my mom so my dad can recover without having to worry about her.

Kansas is enjoying frigid temperatures and snow. I picked a great week to head south.
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#palmtrees🌴 #palmtreesfordays #blueskiesandsunshine #wintersun #texasskies #kimklassen_innercircle @kimklassen_innercircle #silverlining
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F is for...food photography.
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This time of year especially, food photography (and I guess all photography actually) is a tug of war with time and light. I had planned on making and photographing a delicious pasta recipe, but my grocery delivery ran a couple of hours late because of snowstorm. So, at the eleventh hour I decided to make a cake...that took over an hour to bake and I had about 90 minutes of natural light left...leaving me with about 30 minutes of ok light to work with.
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Anyway, this wouldn't work for a client shoot because the cake, although delicious, didn't turn out looking so great. But it will work great for today's F photo for the @kimklassen_innercircle A-Z photo project:) Lemon Citrus Yogurt Cake from this weeks @cabotcheese newsletter. So good!
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#eatcake #eatcaptureshare #eatcakebehappy #lemoncake #cakecakecakecake #foodiegram #yahoofood #dessertsofinstagram #sweettooth #kimklassen_innercircle #fisforfood
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