Southern Belle Magazine Digital #02 August 2013

Summer in the South means very hot and humid days that linger well into September so a cool treat is just one of the ways to try to beat the heat. Of course there are the usual favorites such as ice cream, lemonade and watermelon, but we're adding a couple of new treats to our favorites list. Try them to see if they'll make your favorites list too! Cool Treats to Beat the Heat Magic Potion from Crystal at MrsHappyHomemaker.com Place different colors of frozen Kool-Aid cubes into clear cups and top with lemon-lime soda! Frozen Bananas From Nina at AmbrosiaBaking.com Ingredients • 3 medium bananas, peeled and cut in half • 12 oz dark chocolate, chopped • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil • assorted toppings (crushed pretzels, cookies, nuts, coconut, sprinkles, whatever you like!) • 6 popsicle sticks Directions Line a baking sheet with wax paper. Insert a popsicle stick about halfway into each cut-end of the bananas, and arrange them on the baking sheet. Freeze for at least 1 hour. 38

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