This week we have received some happy mail! First up, we finally received our pincushions from Darlene of Quilting Daze as part of Linda – All Stitched Up – pincushion swap. The pincushions got delayed in Melbourne by Australian customs, but have now arrived safely. They are made of gorgeous fabric, and are a great shape and weight. Darlene also sent us some matching journals and cute pins, which will all be put to good use!
Check out Darlene’s blog Quilting Daze – she is a fabulous quilter and does lots of lovely stitchery too.
We also won a giveaway from Sarah at Pink Petal Designs. We got a gorgeous knitted house pincushion and some cute Japanese fabric with lots of candy bars on it!
Sarah makes some gorgeous knitted mug warmers; knitted tea bag holders; passport covers; and notebook covers. Check out her blog and shop for inspiration!
This week I have also made some Chocolate Caramel Slice and would like to share this recipe with you.
1 cup (125 g/4 oz) self raising flour
1 cup (90 g / 3 oz) coconut
I/2 cup (125 g/4 oz) caster sugar
125 g (4 oz) butter, melted
Filling:
400g (13 oz) condensed milk
20 g (3/4 oz butter)
2 tablespoons golden syrup
Chocolate Topping:
150 g (5 oz) dark chocolate, chopped
20 g (3/4 oz) copha (white vegetable shortening)
Preheat oven to moderate 180 degrees C. Line a lightly greased shallow tin with baking paper.
Sift the flour into a bowl. Mix in the coconut and sugar, stir through the melted butter, then press into the tin. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly coloured. Cool.
Place ingredients for caramel filling in a small pan. Slowly bring the boil, stirring constantly, then boil gently, stirring for 4-5 minutes, or until lightly caramelised. Quickly pour over the base, spreading evenly. Bake for 10 minutes, set aside to cool.
To make the topping, stir the chocolate and the copha in a heatproof bowl over a pan of simmering water until melted. Spread over the caramel filling, Refrigerate for 20 minutes or until set. Cut into pieces with a hot, dry knife. (Makes 20 pieces).
Mum and I were also interviewed this week by Sarah at Sewing Business. They have lots of sewing tips and techniques; and advice for setting up a sewing related business. http://sewingbusiness.com/
Posted by Sarah
I’m so pleased to see that Darlene’s lovely parcel finally cleared customs. I’m also over the moon that I have a nice big jar of golden syrup here with me…..lol… your caramel slice looks soooo good.
Wow, all your mailbox goodies look wonderful! Those pincushions were worth the wait 🙂 The receipe looks yummy! Thanks for sharing.f
What treasures in the mail. I love the pincushins. Lucky you, winning a giveaway. The chocolate carmel slice look delish!
This post is so pretty and helpful and lovely and…..
Well, it’s great!
great stuff and oh those treats are calling to me (make me make me!) looks delicious!
You certainly received some great goodies in the mail this week! I’m going to have to try that caramel slice recipe!
Lucky, lucky girls!!!
And Sarah, your Chocolate Caramel Slice looks…hummmmm very gooood!
aaaaaaaak! Those slice look delicious!!
You are going to do seríous damage to my training 🙂 LOL!
Great mail!
That is happy mail! Anytime goodies arrive in the mail and don’t come with a bill it’s happy mail! The recipe sounds yummy!
Lots of great mail. That slice does look delicious!
Loving all the swap stuff! Thanks for sharing the recipe…sounds yummy. Oh, come on over to my blog….I’ve got an award for you two.
Better late than never! They are lovely pincushions. You sure got some great mail. The recipe sounds yummy indeed!
Hi Sarah!
That slice is just perfect. Caramel AND chocolate. Yummmmmmmm. I’m loving that recipe!
Those pincushions are adorable. I love them. And that dessert looks yummy!
Lots of lovely things and some yummy slice! Who could ask for more?
What lovely surprises you received in the mail!
Thank you for the wonderful recipe, it looks delicious.
Nice treats…great recipe..
cute pin cushions! and your chocolate caramel slices is making me want to go off my diet. Yumm!!
This is definitely happy mail with chocolate thrown in…how yummy
sharon
My daughter loves caramel slice. So I’m making it for her. Thanks for the receipe.
Ooohhhhh Yum!!!! That recipe looks delicious — thanks for posting it. I LUVVVV chocolate and carmel together.
Wonderful gifties in the mail for you girls!!! And thanks for that very yummy looking recipe.
Congratulations on all of your goodies! The pincushions were worth the wait!
Your carmel slices look too good to eat!
Thanks for sharing~
Also thank you for letting me know where you got your labels!
I like them because they are bright and easy to find in a pile of stuff!
That is such nice mail to receive, love the pincushions and journals. Thanks for the caramel slice receipe, I have tried making this with little success.
Lots of lovely things in the mail; the pincushions are gorgeous. Thanks for the recipe too!
i love the journals how cute are they.
nice mail is always so much fun.
the slice looks yummy,my grandmother use to make one like that but i lost the receipe years ago.thanks for posting yours up..
Chocolate caramel slice is my absolute favourite – that looks delicious. I’ll have to write down your recipe and give it a go.
What a great article on Sewing Business. It was a very intersting to read more about you both, especially what a talented inventor you are Sarah!
oh, those bars look so good!
Lisa and Sara – I’ve given you an award! Go to my blog for the information.
Erin
This recipe looks so delicious!
what a tempting recipe…I might have to give it a try! Thanks for the link on sewing businesses too!
Boy, those look delicious! What nice goodies you’ve posted!
Wow. Pincushions are so much fun…they bring me back to when I was a little girl. I used to sew lots of pin cushions; my grandmother was a seamstress and always had scraps around her house. That slice looks wonderful…I love anything with carmel.
Egg free? As a family with egg allergies this is spectacular. I keep thinking maybe I missed the eggs. We will try this.
You really take great shots of your food btw. I just tried it, and found it to be difficult!
OMGOSH! THOSE LOOK “TO DIE FOR!”
Want to join another swap?
I’m running a camper van swap on my blog.
We don’t have anybody from overseas signed up yet.
Go on…
You know you want to!
I like all the bits and pieces you got in the mail. The pin cushion house is so sweet. Off to check out those new blogs, even though there’s a million things needing attention here.
Lovely blogging goodness I love those pin cushions They make great pressies. You must stop posting yummy food I am always tempted to visit the fridge after reading your posts.
Wow, I just found your blog and I love it! The covered tape measure tutorial is fabulous. I’ll be linking to it in the Weekend DIY Roundup, not to mention adding you so I don’t miss a thing!
lovely goodies and thanks for the recipe too
lisa x
Your little presents are so sweet just like your caramel slice recipe!! Evonne xx
What fun treats you got for the swap and giveaway! Thanks for sharing the recipe-I’ll have to give it a try!
The recipe sounds yummy. You can send me some if you have leftovers.LOL.
That is the best kind of mail–happy mail! So many goodies…Blog friends are so generous :o) LOVE choc-caramel treats…must make! Happy Days ((HUGS))
Love Happy Mail, and thanks for sharing that slice – I think I’ll try it!!
Yummy looking Caramel Slice!! Might be inspired to make some myself now!! Cathyxx