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Strawberry Angel Dessert

Kitchen

July 30, 2014 by Drafts & Crafts

This sweet no bake dessert recipe is fast and effortless. I think my husband and I can both agree that this is our favorite mason jar dessert thus far! I see this strawberry angel food cake as a real crowd-pleaser!

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{Time} 45 minutes
{Serving} 6, 6-8 oz mason jars
{Ingredients}

  • 1 pound strawberries
  • 1 small angel food cake
  • ½ cup strawberry jam
  • 1 pint heavy whipping cream
  • ½ tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons confectioner sugar
  • & 1 Freezer bags

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Dani

 

A Few Overdue Brews

Cooler

July 23, 2014 by Drafts & Crafts

Here are a few overdue brews that we have enjoyed this summer and would recommend any beer enthusiast to try! 

2xONE Southern Tier 

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 Fixed Gear American Red Ale

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 Prohibition Ale

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Dani & Jason

PARTY ANIMAL brownies! (low fat-ish)

Kitchen, Uncategorized

July 16, 2014 by Drafts & Crafts

Whenever guests come into town, I like to make something sweet that can be enjoyed over the course of their stay. Check out this sweeeeet dessert recipe that would be great for any summer hangout.

The last time that my husband and I had friends in town I made the Nutella Cheesecake Mousse in mason jars (recipe can be found in older post). Now Jason’s mother, stepfather, and sister are coming to visit us and I know how they like their sweets!! Sometimes the best dessert to have around is one that is practical, something that can be easily grabbed out of the fridge or right off the counter at anytime! I recently saw this idea a magazine… adding a clever name is always bonus points in my book!

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{Time} 1 hour, including baking and frosting
{Serving} 1 box of Trader Joe’s Guilt Free brownies makes 9 brownies
{Ingredients}

  • 1 box guilt free brownie mix from Trader Joes (can use any brownie mix)
  • 2/3 cup of low-fat vanilla yogurt (if you use the Trader Joe’s mix)

Frosting:

  • 1 stick butter
  • 2 cups confectioner’s sugar
  • 1-teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 table spoons of milk
  • colorful sprinkles
  • frosted animal crackers

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Dani