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Wow! Where has 2020 gone? If you’re like me, you had so many great plans and expectations for the first year of the new decade. And even though this year isn’t quite what you anticipated, holiday time with your family isn’t canceled. December is National Eggnog Month and what better way to celebrate than with this festive drink? 

Ah, the holidays – time spent with family, cozying up under the blankets, watching classic movies, and indulging in decadent food and drinks. Nothing reminds me of the holidays more than hot chocolate. While this seasonal staple is always sure to please, hot chocolate is also very versatile and a great foundation to get creative.

Here are five unique, must-try versions to get you in the holiday spirit.

Dairy farmers work 365 days a year, even on holidays, to make sure we have milk and dairy foods. On Thanksgiving, Christmas or any other holiday, caring for the cows is still their top priority. But even though they don’t get to take these special days off, dairy farmers love to honor holiday traditions that bring their families together.

Check out this list of delicious dairy dishes from our local farm families to help make your holiday season #DairyAmazing!

Fall has arrived and the cooler temperatures make for perfect movie nights at the drive-in theater. And what’s more comforting than watching a movie from your car? Kicking your feet up with your favorite foods. Skip the concession stand and pack some of these delicious, protein-rich make-ahead snacks, so you can just drive in, snuggle up with a blanket and enjoy the show.

Whether you’re munching at your work desk, packing snacks to fuel your student-athletes or using snack time to educate and entertain your little ones, everyone needs a midday snack break! Looking for a quick pick-me-up that doesn’t send you crashing from a sugar high? Protein-rich foods can give you an energy boost while stabilizing blood sugar and making you feel fuller longer.

More than 40% of the food in America ends up in a landfill.

Ice cream is a sweet treat that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways: on a cone, in a bowl or even between two cookies. For all the dessert lovers, it’s especially delicious alongside a warm slice of cake or pie. Whichever way you prefer, you can always grab a pint at your nearest grocery or convenience store. But if you decide to make it yourself, you can take advantage of fresh, seasonal ingredients to create sustainably sourced scoops in your own home.

Tenderloin, filet mignon or simply filet – who doesn’t love a sizzling steak straight from the grill? But it can be a bit nerve-wracking when you’re the one preparing one of these gorgeous and expensive premium cuts of meat. Want to know what takes a steak from good to great? Two words: steak butter.