We have been told since time immemorial to drink our glass of milk everyday and that a well-balanced diet with dairy products on it can help us achieve optimum health. These nuggets of health wisdom we were told as a child still hold true. Hence, we carry the responsibility to pass it on to the next generation.
I grew up a healthy kid with a big appetite for anything dairy. To this day, it is a running joke in our family how I, as a kid, can finish at a breakneck speed a tall glass of milk coupled with bread generously slathered with butter and a little plate filled with chunks of cheese on the side which I love to eat with my bare hands. Good times.
I have always been passionate about my dairy. These days, whenever my nephews are spending time with me, it is always a dairy fest in my humble abode. Their love for cheese, butter, milk, yogurt, and literally anything dairy, they got it from me, as I have been told. And it gives me comfort that since they love dairy, they are getting the nutrients they need to be healthy.
Dairy milk is known to contain essential nutrients namely Calcium, Potassium, Phosphorous, Protein, Vitamin A, Vitamin D, B12, Riboflavin, and Niacin. These nutrients contribute in maintaining a healthy well-being, from building strong bones, enhancing metabolism, maintaining energy levels, repairing tissues, boosting immune system, and supporting brain functions among many others.
This goes to show that consuming dairy products in combination with other nutritious food will ensure a healthy body to keep us going with our daily lives. Now, while there are a lot of dairy products available in the market, we have to make sure that what we are feeding to ourselves and to our loved ones are of high quality.
High quality dairy products that I can recommend to you my dear readers are those brands carried by Real California Milk. How would you know if it is a product made with Real California Milk? Just look for the seal.
Real California Milk is the organization that represents simple and real dairy foods made exclusively with California milk. Therefore, to ensure good quality, when purchasing dairy products, it is highly recommended to look for those which carries the Real California Milk or Cheese seal as shown on the photos below.
The Real California Milk seal is a guaranteed assurance that the dairy product you are purchasing are made with 100% Real California Milk from Real California Dairy families.
California ranks first in the U.S. for total milk production, and for producing butter, ice cream, non-fat dry milk, and whey protein concentrate. In addition, it is the second largest producer of cheese and yogurt. 99% of the 1,300 dairy farms in California are family-owned which gives an assurance that generations upon generations of these dairy farmers have carefully cared for and tended the cows to produce high quality milk and dairy products.
Personally, I am one of those always make it a point to look for the Real California Milk and Cheese seal before purchasing. And trust me when I say that every product which I have tried that carries the Real California Milk and Cheese seal didn’t disappoint.
With that, I am sharing with you a simple and yet delicious cheesy pasta recipe using cheese made with Real California Cheese. This Creamy and Cheesy Pasta is what I always prepare whenever my nephews visit me or whenever I am craving for something fast and delicious. It is also something I usually make when I hanker for the creaminess and distinct taste of cheese. It is one of my comfort food, truth be told.
Creamy and Cheesy Pasta Recipe
Ingredients:
200g spaghetti (any pasta of your choice)
150ml cooking cream
1 cup of grated Real California Cheese of your choice (I use combination of Point Reyes Toma Cheese and Fiscalini Bandage Wrapped Cheddar)
5 cloves of garlic
½ cup of chopped parsley
Salt and pepper
Oil
Procedure:
1. Cook pasta according to package direction, then set aside.
2. In a pan, sauté onion in oil until slightly brown in oil on medium heat.
3. Add cream and the grated Real California Cheese. Mix continuously to avoid the mixture from burning.
4. Add in the cooked pasta then mix.
5. Put a pinch of pepper and salt to taste.
6. Put chopped parsley and mix well.
7. Serve hot.
One of the many things that I love about this recipe, aside from its easy procedure is the fact that it can taste delicious different every time I make it depending on the cheese that I use – provided that I am using Real California Cheeses of course. You can do with just a single type of Real California Cheese, whichever is your favorite brand and you can also combine cheese just like what I would normally do. After all, there are several high-quality cheese brands that carry the Real California Cheese seal.
This recipe is so easy but very delicious especially if you are into creamy and cheesy dishes. It is very easy to make which makes it a perfect go-to recipe anytime of the day. Just as long as you are using Real California Cheese, it is guaranteed that this recipe yields a delicious result you would want to make it again and again.
It is important to note that California dairy products are widely available here in the Philippines. You may find them at S&R Membership Shopping, Landers Superstore, Robinsons Supermarket, SM Hypermarket, Merkado Supermarket, and Unimart Supermarket. Always remember, look for the seal.
To know more about Real California Milk seal and California dairy, please visit the Real California Milk website at www.RealCaliforniaMilk.com and follow them on Facebook (fb.com/RCMph). You may use their official hashtags #LookForTheSeal and #RealCaliforniaMilkPhilippines to join the conversation on social media.
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*This post is sponsored by Real California Milk but the opinion, stories, and recipe development are solely of the author's.
