Sweet Summer Eats — Chocolate Covered Frozen Banana Bites

Posted on July 02, 2015 | 0 Comments

What's on your menu for the 4th of July weekend? BBQ? Beer? Bomb Pops? One of our favorite treats are dark chocolate covered  frozen banana bites!

Frozen Chocolate covered banana bites, 4th of July snacks

Frozen Banana Bites

2 bananas, ripe and peeled

8 oz melted chocolate

nuts, candies, or other topping confections

Cut bananas into bites and put toothpick in each banana bite and freeze for an hour. Dip each banana bite in melted chocolate to coat. Roll banana bite in toppings of your choice and place on parchment paper. Freeze again and enjoy! 

 

Introducing The VelvetCrate Shop

Posted on June 26, 2015 | 0 Comments

You can now shop your favorite individual items The VelvetCrate Shop for yourself or someone special. Orders $50 or more ship free!

The Best Gin Cocktail Recipe

Posted on June 13, 2015 | 0 Comments

National Gin Day, Royal Rose Simple Syrup, VelvetCrate
Happy National Gin Day! The Royal Rose Simple Syrup makes a delicious gift to keep stocked in her bar or pantry, and makes a perfect complement to some of your favorite gin cocktails. This recipe, made by our friends at Royal Rose Syrups, is both a delicious and easy recipe to celebrate today.
The Royal Rose
2 1/4 oz. gin

1/2 oz. Royal Rose Rose Syrup
2 lime wedges
3-4 cucumber slices

In a Boston shaker, muddle rose syrup, lime, and cucumber.  Add ice and gin and shake.  Serve on the rocks and garnish with a cucumber slice or a lime wedge.

This gift is included in our current Love VelvetCrate. 

Best Mother's Day Gift Idea

Posted on April 30, 2015 | 0 Comments

Treat mom to a special gift this Mother's Day with a gift from VelvetCrate. VelvetCrate is the perfect gift for every mom in your life. Your gift includes a personalized handwritten note, beautiful packaging, and shipping. Mom will love her gift and truly appreciate your thoughtfulness. 
Shop Love, Celebrate, Just Because, and Cheers from KC! 

Cheers from KC! Kansas City themed gift basket

Posted on April 09, 2015 | 0 Comments

Kansas City Gifts Ideas | I Heart KC | Kansas Gift Baskets
VelvetCrate is proud to be based and ship from Kansas City and we decided it would be fun to showcase some of the best gifts from Kansas City has to offer. Our Special Edition Cheers from KC! VelvetCrate includes I Heart KC socks from Sock101, a Pickwick & Co. candle, and Kansas City blend coffee from The Roasterie. Send some KC love to family, friends, or clients with this fun collection of popular Kansas City gifts. 

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