Tuesday, February 16, 2010

STRAWBERRIES ON MY MIND....(and in my tummy)

"Creamy Fruit Dip"


In a small bowl beat together until smooth;

1 cup marshmallow cream
1 (4-oz.) cream cheese, softened

Add;
1/2 cup strawberry-flavored ( fruit on the bottom yogurt )
1 Tbsp. orange juice concentrate, thawed
beat together til smooth.

Cover and refrigerate dip for 1 hour before
serving with fresh fruit.
(makes 1 1/2 cups)




I just melted a big package of milk chocolate chips in the microwave...
stirring every minute until it was all melted.

Dipped the strawberries, with stems on, set them on a tray to set up.

For some of them, I melted a bit of white chocolate chips to drizzle over the dipped strawberries, after they had set up.


I don't know about you but I LOVE chocolate dipped strawberries!

I feel like I can eat as many as I want to because they are less fattening than a box of chocolates...am I kidding myself?

Oh, who cares...they are so delicious...the fruit of the Gods!

My next post will be a ***GIVE A WAY***
Because it'll be my 100th post and my birthday...

So look for that my sweet friends..love ya!

50 comments:

Tracy said...

Thanks for sharing. Happy Birthday!!

Eileen said...

These look yummy! I always look forward to strawberry season! Out here, they are start showing up fresh in the store in March. Not too soon after, the farm markets and "pick your own" start having them available too.

Happy early birthday! Mine is next week! :0)

Hope you are having a nice day... Eileen

Diane at Crafty Passions said...

Yum everything looks so delish!!!!
Excellent photos !
Diane

Cindy (Applestone Cottage) said...

Oh Geez Julie those look so good! I feel like I gain weight just blog hopping. And strawberries and chocolate are just the best! Cindy

Vicki said...

Yummy!! Everything looks delicious! And just think of it this way, you are getting your daily portion of "fruit" and with chocolate, what could be better! Congratulations on your 100th post and Happy Birthday, sweet friend! Vicki

Kristen's mom said...

I seriously love chocolate covered strawberries. My daughter has been living in Ephraim going to Snow. She loves to go to main street in Manti and visit a few of the little shops. You probably know the cute ones she is talking about. You should do a post on the quaint little shops there. Take your camera and get lots of pictures to share with us. I am sure we would all love it.

from my front porch... said...

Oh yum! I want it all. But tonight I have to settle for fat free fudge bars!

I did a post today that you probably want to read! Kindred spirits you and I... :)
xo, misha

Linda said...

Happy Birthday! I agree that chocolate dipped strawberries must have fewer calories....I love them and can eat so many so it must be true!

Muthering Heights said...

That fruit dip sounds TASTY!! It makes me look forward to summer fruit! :)

Megan said...

This dip recipe is so yummy! I'm puttin' it in the file! Thanks for sharing.
Chocolate strawberries and Chanel no.5-- simply classy!

Sarah Bogh said...

YUMMM!! I want some of those! too bad I live so far away or I would seriously be on your door step!

becky said...

Oh this looks yummy.I will try this one for sure.maybe keep it til summer when the fruit is really good.I love yogurt.

Oh I will be waiting for the giveaway and your Birthday as well!

Julie said...

Oh that looks so delicious, Julie. I want to go buy some strawberries ! I saw some at Sam's Club and they were TOO expensive for me to give in this time, but oh...as soon as I do I will be trying the fruit dip you gave the recipe for. Sounds out of this world! And If it's your birthday tomorrow, (if I read that right) Happy Happy Happy ....VERY HAPPY birthday. You have so many cherished ones in your life that I know are just determined to make sure your day is sweet. I send happy thoughts that it will be a beautiful day filled with loved ones and lovely moments to remember. Have a great one!
Hugs,
Julie

Manuela@TPOH said...

Well they do satisfy the daily fruit requirement, right? They look delish!

Manuela

deborahspalette said...

Oh my!!! Looks deliciously devine, Happy birthday, Have a Blessed Day!
My the Love of our Lord surround you and yours each and every day! Many Blessings, Deborah

Farm Chick Paula said...

Oh, Julie- those pictures made my mouth water!! Chocolate covered strawberries are to die for! And the fruit dip sounds wonderful... I'll have to try that recipe for sure.
Happy Early Birthday, Sweetie!

Jules said...

Strawberries and chocolate.......delicious!

Kristen's mom said...

I guess I saw a pic of the Manti temple and assumed you lived there, and your blog reminds me of the old fashion candy store.

Farmchick said...

L-O-V-E fruit dip and chocolate covered strawberries....oh my...they look delish! :)

Cherie said...

Those look like the professional kind you buy in the store or eat at a fancy restaurant. Beautiful job!

Ceekay- Thinkin of Home said...

Yum.....my birthday is the 18th of Feb...Thursday....I still love birthdays!!
I will be here to visit you on yours too!!

Teresa said...

Oh Julie!
I must pop back over and write down the recipe for the fruit dip...yummmmee!
I adore anything made with marshmellow cream!!!
And those chocolate dipped strawberries are perfection!
Delighted to hear that you and your hubby enjoyed a bit of romance over the Valentine weekend!
xxooxx
Have I told you lately how much I adore all the LOVE you leave for me on my blog.
Thank you thank you...it means the world.
You are a dear soul.

The Garden of Egan said...

The strawberries look so yummy! I can't imagine strawberries right now...in the depths of our winter here, but I'm sure they'll grow....sometime.
sigh
100th post and a birthday. Congrats on both!!!!!

The Gough Inn said...

Love fruit and having chocolate on it - yummy! Picture say a lot-- yummy!

jenjen said...

Happy Birthday Julie! I LOVE chocolate dipped strawberries. So yummy!!!!

Have a wonderful birthday!

XOXO
Jen

French Kissed said...

The dip sounds fabulous and those strawberries look irresistible. Hope you are having a great week.

~jermaine~

Marie said...

mmmm . . . chocolate dipped strawberries are the best. During Strawberry season down at the coast you can get them in a little chocolate shop next to the water. Oh my but they are good. Last time I did them at home, I dipped them in melted Lindt chili chocolate. Fabulous, just fabulous! Yours look so very pretty!

Cindy (Applestone Cottage) said...

Hey Julie,
You get to go to St. George? Oh, I am jealous! Hugs, Cindy

Paula said...

yummy! so reminding me that spring is coming...so close I can taste it!

Connie said...

Fruit and chocolate ARE good for you! Right? Happy Birthday, my friend.

koralee said...

Chocolate covered strawberries..a treat that I could never pass up! Enjoy my sweet friend. xoxoox

GWENDOLYN said...

These would have been perfect for Valentine's day. Yummo! I love strawberries. and I love chocolate. Choc with anything!
Blessings!
Gwen

Darlene said...

I definitely LOVE fruit dip and yours sounds delicious. I will definitely have to try it! Your chocolate dipped strawberries are beautiful and making my mouth water! YUM!!!!! Oh, and didn't you know the fruit cancels out ANY calories the chocolate might have so eat as MANY as you want....lol.♥

Snickerdoodle said...

MMMMMM delicious!! Love strawberries and love chocolate!! Happy, Happy Birthday!!!

Betsy said...

That fruit dip looks really yummy! I'm adding some things to my grocery list so I can make it!

Heart of a Cowgirl said...

I also made chocolate dipped strawberries for Valentine's Day. They were so yummy. Yours look lovely with the white chocolate drizzle...I should have thought of that! :)
The fruit dip sounds delicious, I'll have to try it. Thanks for the recipe.

ga.farmwoman said...

Hi Julie,
The dip sounds delicious and the strawberries make me want to run and buy some now! To bad the nearest grocery store is 25 miles away.
thanks for the visit and comment. I have enjoyed reading and looking at all the pretty pictures on your blog.
Have a great day.
Pam

Deb said...

Love dipped strawberries and your recipe for the fruit dip sounds delicious :-) Next week is a special week for you ...100 posts AND a Birthday ♥

~*~ saskia ~*~ said...

Strawberries, chocolate, cream, chocolate and chocolate .... what else do we need, Julie? I'm sure you enjoyed these heavenly treats!
Have a joyful strawberrieschocolatedipped-filled day.
Saskia
xo

LDH said...

Hi Julie! Lovely place you have here! Everything looks beautiful! I have really enjoyed visiting with you!
Kindly, ldh

Frenchy chick said...

YUMMY!!!
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The imPerfect Housewife said...

My husband just got me some chocolate covered strawberries for V-day ~ good choice, honey!! Now I miss summer ~ ♥

Beth at Aunties said...

I love that dip and would a platter of fresh fruit right now to go with it! Wouldn't it be nice if we could share through the screen?
Your strawberries look so yummy. We enjoyed some on Sunday.
I hope your day is going well.
~♥

KathyB. said...

Looks like you're having a yummy on the tongue and a happily full of strawberries and chocolate tummy birthday!

My name is PJ. said...

Hi Julie, That's a precious picture of you and your daughter in the sidebar!

The recipes look delicious.

Thanks for stopping by and following along; I made your number an even 160!

Mercy Otis/The Stone House said...

YummO! Who COULD NOT love chocolate dipped strawberries???
My mouth is watering right now!
We had some fudge dipped ones yesterday at cards that were oooooo, so very good!

I was so sorry when I read your post about neg. comments. :-( Seems like there is always someone who chooses to be a black cloud.
I love to come say hi! And I enjoy it when you come say hi to me as well. In fact I like it so much that I almost want to copy you and say it myself! :-D Chin Up! Men are that may have Joy!!!
And I also want to know, where did you get that picture of "me" in the purple swimsuit holding on to my skinny poka-dotted tube? LOL
Enjoy your day.
Mercy
ps.......COME SAY HI ;-D

Texan in UAE said...

Yummy! *drools* Happy b-day, Julie.

Grandma Yellow Hair said...

Julie you have send me an email and tell me when your birthday is and your address. Honey I should of know you were born in February because my Mama was born this month and she was just the most adorable person in the world ...and you remind me of her
Love
Maggie
grandmayellowhair@gmail.com

Pat said...

Love those strawberries! The fruit dip is something I've used in the past and it always goes over well. Thanks so much for sharing these beautiful pics!

xoxo
Pat

once in a blue moon... said...

dang this all looks good, is it wrong to dip the choc covered berry in the fluff too?!