Stella and Dot Trunk Show and GIVEAWAY!

Yesterday I had the pleasure of hosting my second Stella and Dot Trunk Show and I have to say, it was a great time!  My Stylist (um, isn't it cook that they are called "stylists"!?) Anna Vig is just the sweetest lady and does a fantastic job of styling.  We had such a fun time trying on the jewels and having little bites of simple treats I whipped up.

 I did a quick and easy fruit salad ("recipe") to come :)

 Funfetti Cake Batter Dip (recipe also to come)

An easy fruit and cheese platter

And Mocha Brownie Bites (recipe to come)

 Oh and I had to sneak a picture of my new little niece, Ivy, and my cousin Elizabeth.  Two beauties!

So, Anna was gracious enough to offer two pieces for a giveaway on the blog!  SO fun, right?  These pieces are amazing!!!  Let me tell you a little about them!

The Bryant Park Scarf is a beautiful shade of blue and is super light and airy.  I'm someone who gets hot very easily and found that it's really the perfect weight.  I have the same type of scarf with an elephant and orange print :)

The second item we are giving away is the Eleanor Bangle which just happens to be sold out so you can't buy it any more! I was a little skeptical of this bracelet since I have bigger wrists and bracelets never a. fit and b. look right.  Well to my surprise, this one not only fit bit looked awesome!  I can only imagine how great it would look with a tan!  Kinda want to keep it for myself :) But I guess I won't….

To enter the giveaway there are a few options which are listed in the Rafflecopter widget.  You must use the widget to enter.  The cool thing about it is if you place an order through the Trunk Show I'm hosting (here is the link: http://www.stelladot.com/ts/omip5) you can earn FIVE entries!  The contest goes from today, July 1st to midnight on Monday, July 8th).  Email me at: MrsSchwartzsKitchen(AT)gmail(DOT)com if you have any questions. Good Luck!!! 

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Frozen Hot Chocolate

Okay, I know it's freezing outside but I couldn't help but make and absolutely enjoy the heck out of this frozen hot chocolate.  I'm sure you have heard of this famous treat from Serendipity and have noticed plenty of knock off recipes floating around the internet.  Let me just say, I have never had the real mccoy and therefore I have no idea if it tastes like it.  But, I  know that this is freaking fantastic.  I have made several in the past few weeks and thought it was about time to share it with you.  

Oh and before I forget remember to enter the Stella and Dot giveaway by clicking HERE The contest ends on Monday so enter NOW! Thank you. 

Musical Selection: Half of My Heart by: John Mayer.  Just having a chill John Mayer kinda day.  

 Start by pouring the milk and one packet of hot chocolate mix into a blender or in my case, a food processor.

 Give it a whirl until it is combined

 And frothy like this.

 Add the ice cubes.

 And blend until smooth.

 Pour into a glass or dish, top with whipped cream and chocolate sauce.

Ahhh…fantastic.

Please also note that I used fat free (skim) milk as well as fat free whipped cream and it was absolutely to die for.  I did try it once with half and half and it tasted the same so don't waste the calories.

Frozen Hot Chocolate
(makes one serving)

1 cup milk
1 package hot chocolate mix
8 ice cubes
whipped cream for topping
chocolate sauce for drizzling

Pour the milk and hot chocolate mix into a food processor or blender.  Blend until combined and frothy.

Add the ice and blend until smooth.

Pour into a glass and top with whipped cream and a drizzle of chocolate sauce.

Enjoy!

Recipe by: Mrs. Schwartz