After the year we’ve had many families are looking forward to seeing what 2021 has in store. While New Year’s Eve celebrations might look a little different this year, we can still celebrate the end of 2020 and welcome a new year in a fun and delicious way. Jelly Belly Candy has several non-alcoholic treats to serve at your celebration.
Champagne Jelly Beans
Packaged in a mini plastic champagne bottles for a festive touch, the Champagne Jelly Beans are a great themed treat for everyone’s champagne holiday. They have an iridescent finish giving them the “bubbly” touch.
Rosé Jelly Beans
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Inspired by the trendy, pink sparking wine, Jelly Belly created deliciously dry yet sweet Rosé Jelly Beans. They have an iridescent finish that suggests the effervescence of a real sparkling wine and come in mini bottles.
Cocktail Classics
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Inspired by the most elegant of shaken, stirred and poured cocktails, Jelly Belly bean mixologists blended the finest ingredients to transport you to the golden age of the cocktail. The Cocktail Classics includes five flavors: Mojito, Peach Bellini, Piña Colada, Pomegranate Cosmo and Strawberry Daiquiri.
Draft Beer Beans
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Jelly Belly's Draft Beer Beans took the authentic taste of a freshly poured draft beer (without the alcohol!) and turned it into a gourmet jelly bean.
These non-alcoholic products are also a perfect way for those who are participating in Dry January to indulge with a yummy treat.
Get your taste buds ready! Once Upon a Farm has just launched its newest organic, cold-pressed, fruit and veggie blend.
Farmer Jen’s Sweet Potato Pie is now available exclusively on the Once Upon a Farm website. But wait! For every Farmer Jen’s Sweet Potato Pie pouch purchased, $0.25 will be donated to Save the Children (up to $50,000), a non-profit organization helping kids across rural America.
Farmer Jen’s Sweet Potato Pie is made with organic ingredients that are cold-pressed and blended to hold in flavor and nutrients. The pouch features sweet potatoes, coconut milk, sweet dates, vanilla and no added sugar.
Co-Founder and Chief Brand Officer, Jennifer Garner says, “This new recipe holds a special place in my heart, drawing inspiration from my Grandma Exie’s delicious sweet potato pie recipe and using sweet potatoes planted and harvested by my Uncle Robert on our family farm in Locust Grove. Taking it one more level of love, a portion of product sales will aid the incredible work Save the Children continues to do.”
You can purchase a specialty 12-pack of Farmer Jen’s Sweet Potato Pie and a Farmer Jen’s Sweet Potato Pie Variety Pack only at onceuponafarmorganics.com.
Ghosts, ghouls and creepy clowns may give you a fright this Halloween. Fans who visit DQ on Oct. 31 have nothing to fear if they are looking for a delicious meal and a great deal. At participating DQ locations, for one day only, you can get a Kid’s Meal for $1.99 using the DQ mobile app.
A DQ Kid’s Meal comes complete with a choice of an entree, side, drink and classic vanilla or chocolate Kid’s Cone.
For adult fans looking for a scary good treat this Halloween, minus the tricks, the new Oreo Mocha Fudge Blizzard Treat will have jack-o-lanterns turning orange with envy. The October Blizzard of the Month combines Oreo cookie pieces, choco chunks and coffee blended with world-famous DQ soft-serve.
Fans can head to DQ.com to find their local store and can connect on social media using @DairyQueen and #HappyTastesGood. The DQ app is available for download on iOS and Android devices.
The leaves will start changing colors soon and pumpkins are beginning to pop up on doorsteps. It may be a bit too early to don a sweater but you can get your fall fix at DQ. They are celebrating the change of seasons with the return of the DQ Fall Blizzard Treat Candle Collection, inspired by the new Fall Blizzard Treat Menu.
Packed with a variety of delicious flavors such as the new Caramel Apple Pie Blizzard Treat, as well as returning favorites of Pumpkin Pie and Snickerdoodle Cookie Dough, fans can dive spoon first into autumn. The candle collection is inspired by the flavors of the fall menu. Each set comes with six, 4 oz. candles.
The DQ Fall Blizzard Candle Collection will be available at DQCandleCollection.com on Thurs., Sept. 3 at 3p.m. ET. Each set retails for $25 and all proceeds will be donated to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, a longtime DQ charitable partner.
If you can’t wait for a taste of fall head over to DQ locations beginning Aug. 31. The Fall Blizzard Menu offers the satisfaction of cozy seasonal flavors with the world-famous DQ soft-serve fans love and crave:
Caramel Apple Pie Blizzard: Cozy up with a combination of apple pie pieces, soft caramel pieces and signature DQ soft serve, finished with whipped topping. Available for a limited time only.
Pumpkin Pie Blizzard: A sweet combination of real pumpkin pie pieces and creamy vanilla soft serve, crowned with whipped topping and a sprinkle of nutmeg. Available for a limited time only.
OREO Mocha Fudge Blizzard: A loaded mocha experience combining OREO cookie pieces, coffee and sweet choco chunks with world-famous DQ soft serve.
Snickerdoodle Cookie Dough Blizzard: Soft Snickerdoodle cookie dough pieces, and cinnamon and sugar and blended with creamy DQ soft serve.
Brownie Dough Blizzard: Brownie dough pieces, choco chunks, and cocoa fudge blended with signature DQ soft serve.
Choco Dipped Strawberry Blizzard: Strawberry and choco chunks blended with world-famous DQ soft serve.
Families are spending more time at home and looking for creative ways to keep busy and have fun. In honor of National S’mores Day Keebler has connected with chef and actor David Burtka to create recipe twists on the iconic summer treat. Keebler is inviting families to share their at-home interactive s’mores making experiences to celebrate the day on Aug. 10.
Using the beloved cookie brand’s classic Fudge Stripe Cookies, Keebler and Burtka have re-created and expanded summertime s’mores with two custom National S’mores Day magical Keebler creations.
The S’mores Cookie Bar: Burtka’s take on the summer fireside staple takes this family-friendly makeover to the kitchen with an easy and delicious cookie bar that screams s’mores traditional flavors but with a fun-to-eat twist. The bar form combines Keebler Fudge Stripe cookies – the iconic shortbread drizzled and dipped in real Keebler fudge – and adds toasted mini marshmallows and luscious dark chocolate crumbles. Best of all, the instructions are easy for the whole family to be part of the fun!
The S’mores Ice Cream Sandwich: Nothing says summer quite like ice cream and s’mores, and with this recipe you don’t have to choose! This creative take on the classic treat features toasted mini marshmallows folded into vanilla ice cream blended with Keebler Fudge Stripe cookies bits and sandwiched between two scrumptious Keebler Fudge Stripe cookies.
“This summer, families are finding creative ways to elevate the everyday by creating magical moments at home – and Keebler is here to help make those little moments of joy even more meaningful by upgrading one of summer’s most-loved treats: the s’more,” said Ryan Nolan, Brand Manager at Ferrara, makers of Keebler cookies. “Leveraging unique recipe spins from our partner and chef David Burtka, such as substituting our family-favorite Fudge Stripes Cookies for traditional graham crackers, not only takes the classic dessert to a new level, but also encourages families to come together to make the treat their own.”
For more recipe hacks and magical inspiration, consumers can head to www.Keebler.com and the Keebler social channels.
Summer may be starting to wind down but there is always time for ice cream. Garb a chocolatey treat the next time you head over to DQ. The August Blizzard of the month is the new Oreo Fudge Brownie Blizzard Treat.
This treat has everything on your ice cream wish list combining crunchy OREO cookie pieces, chewy brownie pieces and smooth cocoa fudge all blended with creamy DQ soft serve.
Check out DQ.com to find your local store and connect via social media using @DairyQueen and #HappyTastesGood.
Many DQ restaurants offer drive thru, takeout and delivery, and in-restaurant and outdoor dining are beginning to open in some states in accordance with local government policies.
With birthdays, holidays and general “let’s eat a cupcake” days, every baking parent needs a few go-to recipes in their apron pockets. Even if you’re going box cake (not that there’s anything wrong with that) this easy frosting recipe will give your cake or cupcakes the from-scratch feel. It has a creamy texture that rivals any store-bought frosting and kids can lend a hand (it’s really hard to ruin this frosting). Scroll down for the recipe.
Photo: Amber Guetebier
Ingredients:
1 stick (real!) butter (that’s 1/2 cup for most kinds)
1 8 oz. box cream cheese
1 cup (or less) powdered confectioner’s sugar (less sugar gives it a tarter, cream cheesier flavor)
1-2 tsp. of vanilla (or other extract)
Food coloring (optional)
Method:
1. Let the butter and the cream cheese sit out until they are soft, about room temperature. (This is the part that takes the longest, we swear.)
2. Once they are malleable, put the butter and cream cheese in a bowl. Use a hand or stand mixer on medium speed, whip the butter and cream cheese together. Beat for about 3-5 minutes.
3. Once the cream cheese and butter mixture is sufficiently blended, add the sugar, 1/2 cup at a time until blended, tasting along the way for flavor.
4. Add the vanilla, blend, and then add the food coloring of your choice.
One batch frosts about 6 cupcakes generously or 12 cupcakes lightly.
Tips: To double the recipe (which you probably will) just remember the one to one to one ration. One stick of butter, one box of cream cheese, one cup of sugar.
Add a little less sugar, sub the vanilla for coconut or almond extract and your frosting takes on a whole new personality.
Each season, Starbucks rolls out new menu items. As stores begin reopening, the coffee brand is introducing a new summer-inspired food and drink menu. Along with some new options, they are bringing back the seasonal favorite S’mores Frappuccino Blended Beverage.
New Iced Guava Passionfruit Drink
This past March, Starbucks introduced two new iced coconut milk-based drinks. Joining this collection for summer is the new Iced Guava Passionfruit Drink. This drink combines flavors of guava, passionfruit, pineapple and ginger, hand-shaken with coconut milk and ice for a smooth and creamy beverage to uplift your day. This drink joins the growing number of non-dairy and customizable beverages on the permanent menu.
S’mores Frappuccino Blended Beverage
Back for a limited time, the S’mores Frappuccino layers marshmallow-infused whipped cream, milk chocolate sauce, a creamy blend of vanilla, coffee, milk and ice, even more marshmallow whipped cream and is finished off with a graham cracker crumble.
New Unicorn Cake Pop
Available for a limited time, the Unicorn Cake Pop is a creamy vanilla cake with confetti sprinkles shaped into a unicorn, dipped in a white chocolaty icing, and finished with a magical design.
Lunch is also covered with the new Grilled Chicken & Hummus Protein Box featuring a tender and juicy sous vide grilled chicken breast paired with roasted red pepper hummus and naan bread, baby carrots and snap peas. This item is now a part of the permanent menu alongside a variety of protein options.
Using the Starbucks App, customers can locate a store, order, and pay ahead for their favorite menu items. In most cases, customers who use the App can pick up their order from a barista at the door (without entering the café), at the drive-thru, or (in cases where social distancing can be accommodated) at a counter in a store.
Have you ever wanted to drink a rainbow? Now you have your chance. Carvel has just released a Tie-Dye Specialty Shake that is not only delicious but colorful too.
The new Tie-Dye Shake tastes like cake batter and is blended with swirls of color that gives it the red, orange, yellow, green, and blue shades layered through the frozen treat. It’s topped with whipped cream, pound cake bites, and rainbow sprinkles.
Also Carvel’s Unicorn Fairy Dust Specialty Shake is returning after it’s limited release last summer. This ice cream drink has pink and purple marshmallow drizzles, whipped cream, purple sprinkles and a rainbow sprinkle cone.
Cinnabon’s not just for ooey gooey cinnamon rolls anymore! The home of the best crave-worthy baked goods has released a limited-edition spring treat: the Churro Chillatta.
The chilled drink combines the flavors of an irresistible churro with the signature-blended Chillatta. The Churro Chillatta is topped with whipped cream, caramel drizzle and a Churro Swirl or Churro Stick.
photo: Courtesy of Cinnabon
If this drink sounds familiar, it’s because the Churro Swirl originally launched in 2018 and was later added to the permanent menu. The limited-edition chilly beverage also joins other Chillatta flavors, such as OREO Cookies & Cream and Strawberries & Cream.
The Churro Chillatta is available for a limited time at Cinnabon mall bakeries nationwide, starting at $6.29. To find a location near you, visit Cinnabon.com.