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Ginger-pumpkin muffins will forever be linked in my mind with the Toys R Us catalog. You know, the one that comes out ages before you think about Christmas shopping. Uh, before Santa thinks about Christmas shopping. Or toy-making. Or whatever.
There's something about rice pudding that says cozy. As far as comfort items go, it's right up there with your softest blanket, oldest sweater and fuzziest slippers. But to be truly comforting, it must be the right kind of rice pudding. No fancy rice, no coconut milk, certainly no bananas or chocolate.