ELLI LUCA

I had to make these af ter a friend posted a picture of a delicious cheesecake and honey joy in one. So I made a honey joy batch the next day. They were a childhood favourite. I sent the box off to my husbands work place so i wouldn't eat them all!  INGREDIENTS 75g butter (I used Lescure *)  1/3 cup (115g) honey 1 tablespoon castor sugar 5 cups cornflakes METHOD Preheat oven to 180C. Line 2 12-hole muffin pans with paper cases. Combine butter, honey and sugar in a small saucepan, stir over heat until smooth. Place cornflakes in large bowl, add butter mixture, stir until cornflakes are well coated. Divide cornflake mixture among cases. Bake in the oven for 8 minutes. Stand 15 minutes or until firm. * In the kitchen, Lescure butter is preferred for its low water content and minimal maturation, resulting in a better overall flavor. ( join my facebook cooking group here )

Just want to take this spare moment and thank everybody who has purchased soaps. (or bid on them in the auction, which has now ended) Ever dollar counts and has been a wonderful help so thank you again. Love ♥ Els xoxo

Making this for tonight's dinner. So easy & 15 minute prep time (then a slow cook all afternoon) for a meal that tastes sensational. (tonight I'm using a leg and not a shoulder) The husband loves Potato Gratin so I make him a few stacks. Previously blogged here. http://www.elliluca.com/2011/05/slow-cooked-lamb-shoulder-with-roast.html bring on dinner time! *tick tick tick*

Hey guys / gals,  FYI we've sold out of the following fragrances:(in the pug soaps) UPDATED List 19th February 5:45 pm: Just a quick FYI:  We've now sold out of the following: SOAP - Cinnamon Sugar  (pug head) ✭ SOAP - Espresso Coffee  (pug head) ✭ SOAP -  Lemon Semi Transparent  (pug head) ✭ SOAP - Lime (pug head) ✭ SOAP - Orange, Lemon & Lime (pug body) ✭ SOAP - Orange (pug head) ✭ SOAP - Rosewater (pug body) ✭ Thanks for your support we appreciate it as I'm sure Saffron on the Hill Inc does also. Have a lovely weekend everybody. xoxo Els

INGREDIENTS 1 cup self raising flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup butter 1 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 eggs 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips* 2 tablespoons oats (extra for sprinkling on top also) 1/4 cup shredded coconut 1/4 cup raisins or sultanas 1 teaspoon cinnamon sugar METHOD Preheat oven to 175 degrees C. Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan. In large bowl, cream the shortening, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla extract. Slowly blend in flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix until well blended. Fold in chocolate chips, oats, raisins and coconut. Spread the mixture evenly in pan. Dust surface with cinnamon sugar. Sprinkle with extra oats if so desired. Bake 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool before cutting into bars. *i used milk chocolate and strawberry chocolate (from essential ingredient) you could use any combo you like, possibly even add nuts.

BUMPED, so people can read info.  Address here:  SHOP FINALLY!, were back in business, and the shop is bursting with stock! FIRSTLY, SOAPS FOR SAFFRON: Here's the designs: (not all designs available in all fragrances) Once sold out, product is hidden from store  PUG BODY PUG HEAD 40% of each sale donate d to:  Saffron On The Hill Dog Rescue Inc  SAFFRON ON THE HILL:   It is a Not-For-Profit organisation that rescues, rehabilitates and rehomes dogs. Many of dogs that come into their care each year require special medical attention, special dietary needs and extra special TLC (find them on Facebook and follow the journey of many of the beautiful animals and people who care for them) HERE Soap is free from Parabens and any other Synthetic Preservatives It is free from Sulphates & any other harsh chemical Surfactants. Its high glycerine content makes it gentle on the skin and gives it a pleasant, low irritant lather. It is hypoallergenic and biodegradable.

For a friends birthday yesterday I made them this: "Dark chocolate jaffa fudge cake with kit kats" SO MUCH CHOCOLATE! Previously blogged recipe here from last year: http://www.elliluca.com/2012/06/jaffa-fudge-cake.html

Headache Relief Balm - Tube Only $3.95 Will be available tomorrow: Monday 11th February. Portable aromatherapy that is convenient to carry and easy to use. Apply to pulse points to cool and refresh your achy head anytime, anywhere. Softens and smooths skin as you use it. Also helps to clear and cool sinuses.    Directions for use: Massage onto temples, forehead, back of neck, or anywhere that needs a little soothing & breathe it in. INGREDIENTS: Apricot kernel oil, olive oil, organic bees wax, cocoa butter, peppermint oil, eucalyptus oil, lavender oil, vitamin E. VEGAN : 4.25g (0.15 oz) - 100% Natural - Not tested on animals.

The final batches of pug soap are curing! It has taken ages but I have used up all of my supplies. Soaps will be in the store as of next week (Monday or Tuesday at this stage) I have had a few inquiries about lip balms / glosses too. Sor ry I cant promise a date at this stage, they are time consuming but I am hoping late next week. Thanks for all your support and interest. I donated a few soaps for an auction to raise money for Saffron on the Hill Inc both lots are already up to $50 for 6 soaps so I'm pretty happy with that. They have some very cute things up for auction. So if you're feeling charitable & love doggies make a bid.