Key Lime Pie Milkshakes is a delightful combination of two delicious desserts! Enjoy the classic flavors of key lime and condensed milk in a frozen treat.

Key Lime Pie:

Key Lime is one of my favorite flavors. I already have ice cream and poke cake on the blog. Pretty much every family in Florida has a recipe for key lime pie, and many South Floridian restaurants claim to have the best key lime pie, or claim to have the most authentic favorite dessert. Regardless of who created it, key lime pie is the quintessential flavor of Florida, specifically the Florida Keys. 

Fans of key lime pies are always debating recipes: graham or pastry crust? meringue, whipped cream or no topping? Uncooked or cooked filling? Frozen or refrigerated? In any case, most Floridians agree that the famous pie is made without green food coloring, only using the authentic pale yellow of the key lime juice.

Other uses for sweetened condensed milk:

This recipe only uses 1/4 cup from a can. While you may want to eliminate it altogether, it is the quintessential flavor of key lime pies. Here are a few options for the remainder of the can:

• Sweeten your coffee and tea by adding a spoonful or two
• Make dulce de leche
• Add to a no-churn ice cream
• Drizzle onto fruit
• Make Coconut Macaroons
• Combine with whipped topping and cream cheese for a cheesecake dip for cookies and fruit
• Add to Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate

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Easy Key Lime Pie Milkshake

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Servings 2

Ingredients

Rim

• sweetened condensed milk
• graham cracker crumbs

Milkshake

• ½ cup heavy cream
• ½ cup milk
• ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
• ¼ cup key lime juice
• ¼ cup graham cracker crumbs
• 3 cups vanilla ice cream

Garnish

• whipped cream or whipped topping
• graham cracker crumbs
• graham cracker pieces
• key lime zest

Instructions

Rim

• Place a few tablespoons of sweetened condensed milk into a small dish with a rim. Place graham cracker crumbs in a small dish with a rim. Place the rim of the glass into the sweetened condensed milk, then the crumbs. Place glasses in freezer until ready to use.

Milkshake

• Place all ingredients into high-powered blender and combine. Divide between glasses. Garnish with whipped cream, graham cracker crumbs, graham cracker pieces and lime zest

Welcome to the 4th Annual #SummerDessertWeek event hosted by Angie from Big Bear’s Wife. We’re celebrating all things summer with a week-long event that is absolutely filled with some of the best summer dessert recipes! Follow the hashtag #SummerDessertWeek on social media to find recipes and make sure to check out the bottom of this post for even more summer desserts!  

Check out the amazing #SummerDessertWeek recipes from our bloggers today!

Ice Cream & Chilled Desserts:

• CopyCat Disney Dole Whip from Big Bear’s Wife 
• Tropical Icebox Cake from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
• Birthday Cake Ice Cream from Simply Inspired Meals
• Fresh Peach Sorbet from Blogghetti
• Key Lime Pie Milkshakes from Love and Confections
• Lemon Corn Panna Cotta from Pastry Chef Online

Summertime Pies:

• Blueberry Pie from A Day in the Life on the Farm

Sweet Summertime Cakes and Cupcakes:

• Rainbow Tie Dye Cake from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
• Sour Cream Pound Cake from Savory Experiments
• Blueberry-Lemon Ricotta Pound Cake from Nik Snacks
• Slab Strawberry Shortcake from Cheese Curd In Paradise
• Berry Lavender Cupcakes from The Spiffy Cookie
• Mini Tropical Fruit Upside Down Cakes from For the Love of Food
• Chocolate Zucchini Cream Cheese Cupcakes from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings

No Bake Treats:

• Orange Creamsicle Fruit Dip from Sweet Beginnings
• Banana Split Cheesecake Cheeseball from Sweet ReciPEAs
• No Bake Birthday Cake Bites from It’s Shanaka

Baked Desserts:

• Southern Peach Cobbler from Back To My Southern Roots
• Raspberry-Blueberry Crisps from Karen’s Kitchen Stories
• Blackberry Dumplings from Palatable Pastime
• S’mores Creme Brulee from Jolene’s Recipe Journal
• Mini Cherry Pies from Our Sutton Place

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Sip your way to goodness with a Caramel Apple Cider Punch that everyone can enjoy! A refreshing sparkling apple cider drink is perfect for back-to-school and fall gatherings!

I received product samples from sponsor companies to aid in the creation of the #BacktoSchoolTreats week recipes. All opinions are mine alone.

While coffee is definitely a great beverage, especially for those early school mornings, sometimes I don’t want the caffeine. Hot beverages are definitely not on my drink list here in Florida during August and September, when the temperature is in the 90s before noon. Cold Caramel Apple Cider Punch is the perfect drink to sip any day, throughout the day.

Caramel Apple Cider Punch:

I love apple cider and am anxiously awaiting Fall and cooler weather to enjoy it as much as I can while living in Florida. We don’t get many cool Fall days, so hot apple cider usually only happens in January/February. Until then, cold apple cider drinks are my friend. Some of my favorites are Homemade Apple Cider Floats and Spiced Apple Cider Sangria.

Here is a great recipe for homemade apple cider. I love using ginger ale to add bubbles to punches – it has a great flavor and doesn’t add an unnecessary lemon-lime flavor. Torani Apple and Caramel Syrups were also added for an extra apple and caramel flavor. Feel free to play around with the amounts on the syrup to taste.

I love using fun ingredients to garnish drinks, and grabbed some extra long cinnamon sticks, apple slices and orange slices as my garnish. The pop of color is perfect and makes it extra special. The glassware also makes a difference. Dressing up a normal beverage in a pretty glass always enhances the drink.

Tools, Tips & Tricks:

• I used my favorite large measuring cup to combine all the liquid. I love these glass ones and have multiple sizes
• Even if it’s just me, I love drinking out of a nice glass. The Lacey Tumbler is one of my favorites.
• Check out my entertaining section on Amazon for more bar-ware and drinking glass options, including pitchers.

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Caramel Apple Cider Punch

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Ingredients

• ice
• 1 cup cold apple cider
• 1 cup ginger ale
• 1 ounce Torani Apple Syrup
• 1 ounce Torani Caramel Syrup
• apple slices, orange slices, and cinnamon sticks for garnish

Instructions

• Place ice in glasses. Combine drink ingredients in measuring cup and divide between glasses. Garnish and enjoy!

Summer is winding down, and we are celebrating with #BacktoSchoolTreats hosted by Terri from Love and Confections and Christie from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures. All week-long 30 bloggers will be sharing 100+ fantastic recipes for both parents and kids, with breakfasts, snacks, desserts, and drinks to get you back in the school routine. Thank you sponsors for providing the prize packages. Don’t forget to enter the giveaway below!

Check out these #BacktoSchoolTreats recipes from our Bloggers:

Back to School Breakfasts:
Apple Cinnamon Buns from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
Cherry Muffins from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
Overnight Vanilla Oats from Culinary Adventures with Camilla

Back to School Desserts:
Almond Shortbread Skillet from A Day in the Life on the Farm
Animal Cracker Cupcakes from The Domestic Kitchen
Berries Vanilla Pies from My Sweet Zepol
Birthday Cake Truffles from Karen’s Kitchen Stories
Brown Sugar Milk Tea Popsicles from Simply Healthyish
Caramel Apple Oatmeal Skillet Cookie from Home Sweet Homestead
DIY Mini Caramel Apples from Jen Around the World
Funfetti Whoopie Pies from Jolene’s Recipe Journal
Mrs. Field’s Chocolate Chip Cookies from Comfortably Domestic

Back to School Drinks:
Caramel Apple Cider Punch from Love and Confections
Caramel Cold Brew Coffee from The Redhead Baker
Iced Caramel Latte with Apple Whipped Cream from The Nifty Foodie
Iced Caramel Mocha from Tara’s Multicultural Table

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Easy Strawberry Frosé combine a few of my favorite things: wine, the color pink, berries, and fun straws. I will totally admit that I love frozen cocktails, and this one could not be easier to make.

When choosing a wine, take into account who will be drinking it. Do your friends tend to favor more dry or sweet wines. I chose a bottle that wasn’t too sweet, so I could add in my own strawberry simple syrup and adjust the sweetness. It helped make the drink perfectly pink, because the rosé lightens when it is frozen and blended.

You will probably need to use 3 ice cube trays when freezing the wine. If necessary, the ice cubes can be made in batches the day before and kept in a freezer plastic bag until blending.

It’s BrunchWeek – my favorite event of the year! I am so excited to be working with this year’s group of bloggers. We have over 150 amazing recipes over the next few days, as well as a big giveaway > enter here! I hope you enjoy all the fabulous recipes this week! Happy brunching!

Easy Strawberry Frosé

By Love and Confections
Published 04/30/2018

Ingredients

• 1 750ml bottle of rosé
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 cups strawberries, washed, hulled and quartered

Instructions

1. Freeze rosé in ice cube trays overnight.
2. Place water, sugar and strawberries into a small/medium pot. Stir together and heat until the mixture boils. Cook on low for 10 minutes. Strain syrup into heatproof container, but do not push the berries through. Let it drain naturally for 10 minutes. Cover and refrigerate overnight
3. In blender, combine ice cubes and 1/2 cup strawberry syrup. Add more to taste. Serve immediately

Take a look at what the #BrunchWeek Bloggers are creating today!

BrunchWeek Beverages:
Cà Phê Trứng (Vietnamese Egg Coffee) from Tara’s Multicultural Table.
Cold Brew with Hazelnut Simple Syrup from The Barbee Housewife.
Hazelnut Milk Punch from Culinary Adventures with Camilla.
Irish Coffee from My Catholic Kitchen.
Strawberry Frosé from Love and Confections.

BrunchWeek Appetizers:
Everything Bagel Dip from Rants From My Crazy Kitchen.

BrunchWeek Egg Dishes:
Bacon, Asparagus and Spinach Frittata from Eat Move Make.
Cauliflower Waffles from Caroline’s Cooking.
Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole from Karen’s Kitchen Stories.
Deviled Eggs with Capers, Cucumber and Red Onion from Family Around the Table.
Farmers Casserole from A Day in the Life on the Farm.
Ham & Artichoke Strata from The Chef Next Door.

Ham, Asparagus and Gruyere Quiche from The Redhead Baker.

Hash Brown Waffles with Bacon & Eggs from Amy’s Cooking Adventures.

Mom’s Egg Salad Sandwich from Girl Abroad.

Spicy Pimento Cheese Omelet from For the Love of Food.

BrunchWeek Breads, Grains, and Pastries:
Bacon and Cheese Twists from Big Bear’s Wife.
Caramel Apple Dutch Baby from The Bitter Side of Sweet.
Carrot Cake Muffins from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures.
Chocolate Chip Pecan Cinnamon Rolls from Pass the Sushi.

Coconut Cream Pie Donuts from 4 Sons ‘R’ Us.

Coconut Raspberry Skillet Pancake from Books n’ Cooks.
Danish Twists with Cream Cheese Filling from That Skinny Chick Can Bake.
French Toast Muffin Bites from Daily Dish Recipes
Make Ahead Mocha Granola from Wholistic Woman.
Snickerdoodle Pancakes from Mildly Meandering.
Toasted Coconut Granola from Cooking With Carlee.

BrunchWeek Main Dishes:
Antipasto Pizza from Strawberry Blondie Kitchen.
Asparagus & Crab Cake Benedict from The Crumby Kitchen
Breakfast Pizza from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks.
Corned Beef Hash Benedict from Sweet Beginnings.
Mini Breakfast Pot Pies from Forking Up.

BrunchWeek Fruits, Vegetables and Sides:
I Dream of Hawaii Smoothie Bowl from Brunch-n-Bites.
Prosciutto Wrapped Pineapple Spears from Kudos Kitchen by Renee.
Refrigerator Pickled Asparagus from Shockingly Delicious.

BrunchWeek Desserts:

Breakfast Oatmeal Thumbprint Cookies from The Spiffy Cookie.
Brown Sugar Cinnamon Coffeecake from It Bakes Me Happy.
Chocolate Coffee Maple Cupcakes from The PinterTest Kitchen.

Until next time, 
LOVE & CONFECTIONS!

This recipe is intended for individuals ages 21 & up. Please drink responsibly. Thank you to #BrunchWeek Sponsors: Dixie Crystals, Cabot Cheese, LorAnn Oils and Flavors, Cento Fine Foods, Michigan Asparagus, Cal-Organic and Eggland’s Best for providing the prizes free of charge. These companies also provided the bloggers with samples and product to use for #BrunchWeek recipes. All opinions are my own. The #BrunchWeek giveaway is open to U.S. residents, age 18 & up. All entries for the winner will be checked and verified. By entering you give the right to use your name and likeness. The number of entries received determines the odds of winning. Seven (7) winners will be selected. The prize packages will be sent directly from the giveaway sponsors. The #BrunchWeek Bloggers are not responsible for the fulfillment or delivery of the prize packages. Bloggers hosting this giveaway and their immediate family members in their household cannot enter or win the giveaway. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by law. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter, or any other social channel mentioned in the #Brunchweek posts or entry.

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Hot chocolate is one of my go-to cold weather drinks and I love sipping it on a cool Winter night in front of a fire pit. Instead of the prepackaged just-add-water version, I partnered with Florida Dairy Farmers to create a creamy and delicious slow cooker dark hot chocolate. My family loves dark chocolate, so using bittersweet chocolate chips made everyone happy.

The key to the creaminess and richness is using whole milk and heavy cream, bittersweet chocolate, and sweetened condensed milk. There is no water in this hot chocolate recipe! When I drink hot chocolate, marshmallows are a necessary topping.

Whipped cream is also a good choice, as are sprinkles, because everyone knows I love and hoard sprinkles. I also enjoy chocolate curls, chocolate sauce, salted caramel, or peppermint crumbles on top. This recipe can easily be adapted for milk chocolate if you prefer a lighter tasting chocolate flavor, or add a little liqueur to make it an adult-only beverage.

Here in Florida, we are just starting to get the cool Winter weather and it is beautiful! Holiday parties are starting to happen almost every weekend, especially cookie exchanges and ugly sweater parties. I love party prep, but to make it a bit easier I rely on my slow cooker for delicious party drinks.

After pouring all the ingredients into the slow cooker, it heats on low for around 2 hours. I usually whisk it at the beginning, middle and end to make sure all the chocolate pieces and cocoa are melted and incorporated. You can use your slow cooker’s warming feature after the 2 hours, or just keep it on low for the party, but it is best served right away and please follow proper food safety rules.

For more great recipes and inspiration, visit Florida Dairy Farmers on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter and YouTube.

Cook time: 2 hrs. 00 mins.

Until next time,
LOVE & CONFECTIONS!

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It is officially Fall and I am excited about this season. Fall is probably my favorite of the four seasons, because of the changing leaves and cooler temperatures. Granted, we don’t get that in Florida, so maybe that is why I love Autumn so much.

There is something special about Fall; maybe it’s the weather, or the fun activities, but it is almost magical. Pumpkins pop up everywhere, pumpkin spice everything, Fall festivals and corn mazes, getting ready for Halloween and Thanksgiving, and that feeling of change and excitement all come around this time of year.

Apple picking is another quintessential Fall activity and I am almost bursting with excitement because I am finally going to go apple picking for the first time next week. For many Northerners, visiting apple orchards are a regular Fall activity, but for this Southern Florida girl apple picking garners way more excitement than usual. I love going to orchards and farms to pick fruits and vegetables and have never been far enough North, and able to pick, during apple season.

I am definitely going to bring back some apples from my trip, and cannot wait to make more homemade apple cider. The warm, delicious smell that wafts through the house while making cider is amazing. Pair it with freshly churned vanilla bean ice cream for an extra special Fall treat. Cheers!

Until next time,

LOVE & CONFECTIONS!

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Welcome to #PumpkinWeek 2017!! I can’t believe what started as a small gathering of bloggers wanting to celebrate their love of this fabulous Fall flavor has turned into such a great event year after year. What started off with 17 bloggers and 65 recipes has turned into 35 bloggers and 105 recipes, 4 years later. As usual, I like to start off my week-long celebrations with a cocktail, and this Pumpkin Pie Moscow Mule does not disappoint!

Within the past couple of years, I have jumped on the Mule bandwagon. Aside from the fact that drinking out of a copper mug is awesome, I really do love all the flavors in it. Now, sometimes they are a bit more gingery or limey depending on the recipe or bartender, but since it is quite different than my usual fruity/sweet cocktail order, I like to try them at restaurants or bars.

This recipe does not use lime, but the ginger beer I used had a hint of lime. It’s all about personal preference, and this recipe can easily be made for two or to serve a crowd. The Pumpkin Pie Simple Syrup is enough for quite a few drinks. I am actually saving some for another pumpkin-inspired cocktail coming soon.

I started the syrup with both granulated and dark brown sugars. The rich molasses flavor from the dark brown sugar complements the spices, but I also didn’t want it to be too overbearing. When mixed together, the whole drink is warming and delicious. You can probably even use a flavored vodka (caramel, pumpkin, or apple pie) or to really give it a punch, some bourbon.

I love playing around with different flavor Moscow Mules, and even created a Berry Basil Moscow Mule this past Summer. October has me craving pumpkin, apple, cinnamon, nutmeg, and all those lovely warm spices that feel like Fall. Since it isn’t quite sweater-weather yet, I am definitely enjoying this Moscow Mule that is cool, refreshing, and tastes like Fall in a glass. Cheers!

Until next time,
LOVE & CONFECTIONS!

Here are today’s #PumpkinWeek recipes:

Pumpkin Drink Recipes:

Pumpkin Pie Moscow Mule from Love and Confections.

Savory Pumpkin Recipes:

Chicken Enchiladas with Pumpkin Sauce from Hardly A Goddess.
Goat Cheese and Sage Pizza with Pumpkin Crust from The Spiffy Cookie.
Kaddo Bowrani (Afghan Pumpkin with Yoghurt Sauce) from Caroline’s Cooking.
Pickled Pumpkin with Sage and Autumn Spices from Culinary Adventures with Camilla.
Pumpkin Beer Bread from Forking Up.
Pumpkin Beer Cheese Soup with Herbed Croutons from The Crumby Kitchen.
Pumpkin Chili from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures.
Pumpkin Corn Chowder with Shrimp from Kudos Kitchen by Renee.
Pumpkin Focaccia Bread from Cookaholic Wife.
Pumpkin Ravioli with Parmesan Sage Cream Sauce from Rants From My Crazy Kitchen.
Pumpkin Rosemary Hummus with Sizzled Garlic from Amy’s Cooking Adventures.
Pumpkin Stew with Chicken and Black Beans from Palatable Pastime.

Sweet Pumpkin Recipes:

Brown Butter Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies from The Redhead Baker.
Cheesecake Stuffed Pumpkin Bundt Cake from Cooking with Carlee.
Easy Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake from Daily Dish Recipes.
Jumbo Pumpkin Spice Muffins with Pecan Streusel Topping from Family Around The Table.
Pumpkin Blondies from It Bakes Me Happy.
Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars from The Bitter Side of Sweet.
Pumpkin Coffee Cake from The Chef Next Door.

Pumpkin Madeleines from Mildly Meandering.
Pumpkin Pie Energy Bites from Making Miracles.
Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal from Seduction in the Kitchen.
Pumpkin Pie Tassies from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings.
Pumpkin Scones from The Freshman Cook.
Pumpkin Spice Donuts from A Day in the Life on the Farm.
Pumpkin Spice Donuts from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks.
Pumpkin Zucchini Streusel Bread from An Affair from the Heart.
Ridiculously Good Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Cake from Bacon Fatte.

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My best friend’s grandmother, who everyone called Gran, even if we weren’t her grandchildren (but in all reality she is seriously like my own grandmother and I love her just the same) was one of the people who started me on my love of sweet tea. She also makes THE best chicken wings in the entire world, but that is for another time.

The other person responsible for my love of sweet tea is my uncle’s mother-in-law, Nanny. Every family gathering we went to with my aunt’s family, sweet tea was present. Nanny is the sweetest lady and I always love being a part of their family parties, especially if she comes. She reminds me so much of my own grandmother with her warm smile and welcoming hugs.

Sweet tea isn’t just a tradition, it’s more personal than that; it’s about community. Inviting someone in and offering a glass of cold sweet tea, sitting on the porch with friends in the Summer sipping from a delicious flavored tea, or enjoying a glass at a holiday party or celebration are all perfect occasions for my simple southern sweet tea.

Baby showers are also the perfect time for sweet tea, and today a group of blogging friends are celebrating a new mom and her adorable, just a little early, baby boy. Angie from Big Bear’s Wife was due in early October, but the little man decided he wanted to make an entrance 3 days ago, thus spoiling my surprise virtual baby shower–now turned surprise virtual baby welcome, LOL.

If you follow Angie, then you know she has some amazing recipes. I love her Southern-style and easy recipes, no-churn ice creams and she also has these delicious Strawberry Sweet Tea Popsicles that I cannot wait to make.

Angie, you are the most deserving, sweet and lovable person!! I know your baby boy is incredibly lucky to have you and Thomas as parents. You are going to be a great mother and you have an incredible village behind you ready to help support and love you all. Savor every moment, even the sleepless ones, because they truly do grow up too fast. All my love!

Simple Southern Sweet Tea

By Love and Confections
Published 09/22/2017

Simple Southern Sweet Tea with tips and tricks from a few grandmotherly sources – baking soda helps with bitterness, cooling on counter prevents cloudiness, Luzianne recommended for best tea.

Ingredients

• 16 cups filtered/spring water, divided
• 4 Luzianne large iced tea bags, not cold brew
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1/2 – 2 cups extra fine granulated sugar – I use Dixie Crystals
• Lemon and mint for garnish

Instructions

1. In medium saucepan, bring 4 cups water just to a boil. Place tea bags and baking soda in a large glass measuring cup that is heat-safe.
2. Pour water over tea bags and let steep for 5-8 minutes. Remove tea bags, letting them drip, but do not squeeze bags to get liquid out.
3. Pour into large pitcher and stir in sugar. Pour remaining 12 cups water into pitcher and let cool to room temperature. Store in refrigerator and serve over ice with lemon slices and mint for garnish.

Yield: 1 gallon

Until next time,
LOVE & CONFECTIONS!

Please take some time to check out all the amazing recipes we made for Angie’s virtual baby shower!

Beverages:

Baby Blue Punch from Or Whatever You Do.
Easy Fall Party Punch from Miss in the Kitchen.
Simple & Fun Mimosa Bar from My Life Well Loved.
Simple Southern Sweet Tea from Love and Confections.

Appetizers & Salads:

Creamy Grape Salad with Toasted Pecans from Unsophisticook.
Mini Chicken and Waffles from Sweet Beginnings.
Pimento Cheese Stuffed Buttermilk Biscuits from It’s Yummi.
Savory Cucumber Melon Salad with Honey Thyme Vinaigrette from Cooking in Stilettos.
Spicy Southern Deviled Eggs from This Gal Cooks.

Entrees:

American Pierogi Casserole from Rants From My Crazy Kitchen.
Chicken Satay Skewers with Peanut Butter Sauce from Culinary Adventures with Camilla.
Pimento Cheese Tomato Ham Sliders from Honey and Birch.

Desserts:

Banana Pudding Layered Dessert from High Heels and Grills.
Brookies from Baked Bree.
Caramel Corn from The Redhead Baker.
Caramel Pecan Cheesecake from Cooking with Carlee.
Chocolate Chip Clouds from All Day I Dream About Food.
Lemon Donuts with Raspberry Glaze from Ashlee Marie
Low Carb Chocolate Peanut Butter Stuffed Cupcakes from Sugar-Free Mom.
Mickey Mouse Candy Pops from The Decorated Cookie.
Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownie Bars from The Bitter Side of Sweet.
Small Batch Rhubarb Strawberry Jam from The JavaCupcake Blog
Classic Yellow Butter Cake with Fudgy Chocolate Icing from That Skinny Chick Can Bake.
Yellow Cupcakes with Peach Cream Cheese Frosting from Cookie Dough and Oven Mitt.
Worms and Dirt Cookie Cups from Cupcakes & Kale Chips.

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Sweet tea is a staple in the South, and I am a Southern girl at heart. Give me biscuits, gravy and a tall glass of sweet tea and I am a happy girl! Traditional sweet tea is given a refreshing fruity twist with tangerine juice. Being from Florida, we have a lot of beautiful citrus available and adding fruity flavors to drinks is always fun.

Depending on the fruit, tangerines can be sweet or slightly tart. I created a sort of tangerine syrup with tangerine juice and sugar, to sweeten my tea. If you can’t find fresh tangerines, check the refrigerated juice section of your grocery store for tangerine juice. If that isn’t available, clementines and oranges are other good options.

Don’t forget to garnish with some fresh citrus slices, mint and fun straws. I have a large collection of straws that I am always adding to. I find them in craft stores, party stores and online. I think they really make a festive drink display and are great for parties or cocktail bars too. Hope you have a delightful day and have a glass of Tangerine Sweet Tea to sip on. Cheers!

Until next time,
LOVE & CONFECTIONS!

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