Old-Fashioned Custard Pie and a Silk® #yaywater Giveaway!

I was compensated for this post but the views and opinions expressed in this post are solely mine. WhiteWave is providing the prizes for this program at no cost to me. This giveaway is not administered by WhiteWave or its affiliates, but solely by myself.

Silk® is celebrating Earth Month! Did you know there are simple actions we can take to help conserve water?! Silk® loves water and is committed to conserving one of our most precious natural resources! This Old-Fashioned Custard Pie is just like the ones Grandma used to make!  Sweet, creamy and bakes up perfectly! #pie #dessert #custard #yaywater #sponsored




Some of you may already know that I love Silk® milk! What you may not know is, Silk® not only provides delicious, plant-based nourishment, but they also conserve water because producing Silk® saves 500 gallons of water per half gallon over conventional dairy milk! Of course, it is everyone's responsibility to do our part! Silk® is partnering with The Nature Conservancy to help advance water conservation efforts across the U.S. For every 'share' of one of Silk's® Earth Month videos, they will donate $1.00 to The Nature Conservancy (up to $20,000!!) How easy is that?! All you have to do is share a video to donate!


Silk® is also inviting consumers to share their fun and nostalgic water-filled moments using the #yaywater hashtag for a chance to win one of 200 indoor or outdoor eco-friendly prize packs or one of five grand prizes!! 


You may be wondering, "what can I do to help conserve water?' I was surprised at just how easy it is with small changes! Here are some ideas:

• Reduce the time it takes to wash your hair in the shower by two minutes and you'll save an average of 18 liters of water per shower!
• Turn off the water while brushing your teeth to save hundreds of gallons each year! The average person uses about one gallon of water while brushing - equaling 730 gallons of water when brushing twice per day!!
• Change your shower-heads to low-flow models to save up to a half-gallon of water per minute of shower time!
• Switch your water-using appliances to energy efficient models! Newer models of dishwashers use as little as four gallons of water per load, compared to 20 gallons used by older models! Front-loading washers use about 20 gallons of water per load, compared to 40 gallons of water for older top-loading models. Energy-efficient toilets use as little as one gallon of water per flush, compared to about three gallons of water for more dated models.

I don't know about you, but just seeing my utility bills go down would be an added bonus!!


Switching from dairy milk to Silk® was easy for me .... I've never been a fan of dairy milk. I love using Silk® in my favorite recipes that call for regular dairy milk ... like this Old-Fashioned Custard Pie made with Silk® Vanilla Soy Milk!



Old-Fashioned Custard Pie
Printable recipe
Yield: 8 servings

Pastry for one 9-in. pie crust (homemade or store bought)
4 large eggs
½ cup sugar
2-½ cup Silk® Vanilla Soy Milk
1 tsp. vanilla
½ tsp. salt
¼ tsp. ground nutmeg

Move the oven rack to the lowest position. Preheat oven to 450°F.

Line a pie plate with the pastry for the pie crust. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, beat the eggs slightly with a whisk. Beat in the sugar, Silk® Vanilla Soy Milk, vanilla, salt and nutmeg. Pour the filling into the pie plate.

Bake for 20 minutes on the lowest rack. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F and continue to bake for an additional 10-15 minutes or until a knife inserted halfway between the center and the edge comes out clean. Refrigerate at least 4 hours. Immediately refrigerate any remaining leftover pie after serving.

*Note - cover the edges of the pie with aluminum foil if needed

You can keep up to date on all of the Silk® news and special offers on Facebook!

Silk wants you to help us celebrate water! Every time you share one of Silk's water conservation videos, Silk will donate $1 to The Nature Conservancy (up to $20,000) to help with water conservation efforts.

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I was compensated for this post but the views and opinions expressed in this post are solely mine. WhiteWave is providing the prizes for this program at no cost to me. This giveaway is not administered by WhiteWave or its affiliates, but solely by myself.

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Arroz con Leche (Mexican Rice Pudding) and How Silk Helps Me Bloom

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Silk. The opinions and text are all mine.

My family is in the process of making a few changes in our lifestyles and diets. We are making healthier choices, cutting out a lot of (but not all of) processed foods, and we're getting active. Truthfully, it's something we've needed to do for a long time - and that time has come to put those words into action.



I am not a fan of dairy milk at all. I have never been. I have tried to like it, but I just can't. The whole "cow boob" thing kinda grosses me out. Blech. Thankfully, Silk offers various alternatives that are delicious and nutritious! Whether for drinking or use in my favorite recipes, Silk has become a staple in my kitchen! Switching to Silk was an easy and delicious way to add more plant-based food to our diet - and just like the plants that Silk is made from, when your body gets everything it needs to be healthy - it blooms! For me, blooming is about being healthier, more active and just being happier with my body. 

Silk helps me provide a change for the better for my family - and for myself. I was thrilled to find out that Silk products are proudly made without the use of GMOs. This to me, is one more step to better health for my family! Did you know, Silk is a leading supporter of the Non-GMO Project, and they are committed to ensuring that all of their products receive the Non-GMO verification! You can see the seal displayed right on the front of most of their products. (Note: the verification process can take several months, so some of their newest products - like Silk Almondmilk Protein + Fiber in Vanilla and Original and Silk Almond Coconut Blend in Original and Unsweetened  - may not have the seal on the carton YET, but they will be enrolled and verified over time.) 

For those who have gluten or dairy intolerances, all Silk products are also dairy-free and gluten-free. Aside from that, the benefits of a plant-based diet are well documented. Since soy is a complete protein, it contains all of the amino acids we need for optimal health. Also, the FDA recognizes soy's role in supporting heart health - it can help lower cholesterol and diabetes, too. A diet full of plant foods can also help with weight management - something I struggle with! 

Although I mostly use Silk in my smoothies, I decided to put Silk to the test and see how it worked in my favorite Mexican Rice Pudding recipe. Arroz con Leche is one of my favorite comfort foods. It's so easy to make, you can eat it hot or cold - and I love that it can be a dessert or breakfast ... or is that just me?!  :) I used the Silk Vanilla Soymilk for this recipe, but I think that the Silk Almondmilk and Silk Coconutmilk would be great, too!

Be sure to check out all of Silk's products to find what your family will love!

Arroz con Leche (Mexican Rice Pudding)
Printable recipe
Yield: 4-6 servings

Ingredients:

• 1½ cups water
• ¾ cup long grain rice
• 2 cups Silk Vanilla Soymilk, divided
• ⅓ cup sugar
• pinch of salt
• ½ tsp. cinnamon
• 1 egg, beaten
• ⅔ cup raisins
• 1 tbsp. butter
• ½ tsp. vanilla extract

Method:
In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in rice; reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes or until all of the water is absorbed and the rice is tender.

Add 1½ cups of Silk Vanilla Soymilk, sugar, salt and cinnamon. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until thick and creamy - about 15-20 minutes. 

Microwave the remaining ½ cup Silk Vanilla Soymilk on HIGH for 1-2 minutes. Slowly beat it into the beaten egg, tempering it. Add the egg mixture and raisins to the rice mixture; cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat and stir in the butter and vanilla extract.

Serve warm or refrigerate.

**Note you can use leftover rice for this recipe - just skip the step where you cook the rice! :)

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