Friday, 1 May 2009

Chocolate Fudge and Strawberry Cream Rolls

Hello everyone! I've been gone a long, long time and my blog has been on the back burner for far too long. The past few months have been a whirlwind of activity for me. However, lately, I have been a little down in the dumps thanks to the recession. Unemployment here in Australia is rising steadily which does not bode well for a fresh graduate like me. I have been applying for work for the past few months and still nothing :(.

Oh well, enough of me whining! I actually am sorry that I have not been keeping up with my blog. I know how great it is to read a blog that is updated daily. Now by way of apology to all my loyal readers who still visit my blog, I am holding a giveaway which include some yummy goodies that I have been working on lately.

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Delicious, rich, creamy chocolate fudge soap! Would you believe I ran out of coconut oil? I know, it's embarrassing. Thankfully, I still had some palm kernel oil left over.

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Ingredients: Olive oil, Palm kernel oil, Castor oil, Cocoa powder, Fragrance, Tussah silk.

Next on the menu, we have Strawberry Cream Bubble Rolls!! This was an experiment on bubble bars and the mixture was a little crumbly at the end. It didn't hold together very well and was supposed to come together like dough. However, I am still pleased with the end result. I ran a few bits and pieces under the tap and there were instant bubbles! It smells really yummy as well.

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Ingredients: Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate, Tartaric Acid, Glyceryl Cocoate, PBS Base (Aussiesoapsupplies blend), Cocamidropropyl Betaine, Fragrance, Food Colouring, Candy Sprinkles.

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To enter the giveaway, all you have to do is leave a comment on this post and you will be in the running to win 1 chocolate fudge soap and 2 strawberry rolls! The last day to enter will be next Friday. Have fun!

6 comments:

Michelle said...

I'm so happy to see you blogging again, I missed ya!! Your creations look yummy :) I love the pink and sprinkles on top of your bubble roll.

I'm keeping you in my thoughts and sending positive thoughts and energy your way in hopes of great things to come on your job hunt. I'm so sorry that the economy in your country isn't doing well :(

egassner said...

YYYYYAAAAYYYYY! You're back! Sorry things are not going too well for you right now! I know the feeling (well, a few good friends of mine are in the same situation). Hope things start looking up!

Oh, and I love the sprinkles too! I attempted bubblebars once...just once. Lol. It was powdered bubbles. LOL!

kellistarr said...

Hey, Michelle!

Read your blog before, love your tutorials. Love, love, love the bubble bars! Look fantastic! Maybe you'll do a tutorial. Keep your blog going. I love it!!!

Suds to Love said...

What beauties! I'm so glad that you are back!

Patrice-The Soap Seduction said...

Well hello stranger! I've been "stalking" your blog for months in hopes of an update! I'm glad you're remaining positive during these troubled times.

Things will get better. Your soap looks good enough to eat...YUM!

Michelle said...

Michelle: Hello! I have missed you too :( Thank you for your sweet thoughts and if I have any good news in the near future I will be sure to share it with you.

Elizabeth: Thank you, yes I'm still trying to remain upbeat! Powdered bubbles? Well, the link to the recipe I listed on my recent post looks like a good one! If you decide to try it, let me know how it goes!

Kellistarr: Thanks for your sweet comments. I have posted the tutorial to the bubble bars :)

Trisha: Hi!! I'll be off to visit your blog soon!

Patrice: Thank you, Patrice! I'm glad you didn't give up on me! I'll be back more often from now :)