Posts by Eleni Louca
Luxury Waxing & Skincare at Haus of Wax NY in Astoria
Haus of Wax NY is beyond thrilled to welcome clients, both new and familiar, to its brand-new location at 28-07 Ditmars Blvd. This stunning self-care beauty studio brings you their signature blend of cozy-luxury and expert care, just a short walk from Ditmars Avenue subway. The grand reopening celebrations (complete with pastries and bubbly on…
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Ralph’s Famous Italian Ices Sour Cherry? Sour Blue? Say Whaaat?! Let us tell you more! You can enjoy these cool new flavors in Scoops, Twisters, mixed into Shakes, or however else possible and just in time for Mother’s Day! Ralph’s has also become very popular with our furry friends and family lately and this is what they had to…
Read MoreAuntie Eli’s Tuesday Treat: Cheesecake Brownies!
Cheesecake Brownies This recipe makes approximately 30 brownies. First, preheat the oven to 350ºF. Ingredients 460 gr. butter 4 cups sugar 8 eggs 2 cups cocoa 2 cups flour 2 tsp. salt 1 tsp. baking powder Ingredients For Cheesecake Topping 375 gr. cream cheese 2 eggs 1/2 cup sugar Method Make the topping first. Beat…
Read MoreAuntie Eli’s Tuesday Treat: Homemade Carrot Cake Cupcakes!
Carrot Cake This recipe makes an 8-inch cake or 12 cupcakes. First, preheat the oven to 350ºF. Ingredients For Cake 1 cup flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. nutmeg 1/4 tsp. salt 2 eggs 1/3 cup oil 1/3 cup sugar 1/3 cup brown sugar 1/2 tsp. vanilla…
Read MoreAuntie Eli’s Tuesday Treat: Red Velvet Cupcakes!
Red Velvet Cupcakes This recipe makes an 8-inch cake or 12 cupcakes! To start, preheat the oven to 350ºF. Ingredients For Cupcakes 1 1/4 cup flour 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. dark cocoa 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 cup buttermilk 2 eggs 3/4 cup oil 1/2 tsp. vinegar 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract…
Read MoreAuntie Eli’s Tuesday Treat: Oatmeal Cookies!
This recipe makes about 30 cookies. To begin, be sure to preheat the oven to 350ºF. Ingredients 250 gr. butter 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 tbsp. vanilla extract 2 eggs 2 1/2 cups flour 1 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 2 tbsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. nutmeg 2 cups raisin 2 cups…
Read MoreAuntie Eli’s Tuesday Treat: Cinnamon Buns!
Cinnamon Buns This recipe makes 12 large buns. Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Ingredients Dough 1 cup milk 50 gr. butter 3 1/2 cups flour 1/2 cup sugar 1 egg 15 gr. fresh yeast or 5 gr. instant yeast 1/2 tsp. salt Filling 100 gr. butter softened 2 cups soft brown sugar 5 tbsp. cinnamon…
Read MoreAuntie Eli’s Tuesday Treat: No-Bake Chocolate Biscuit Cake (Doukissa)
No-Bake Chocolate Biscuit Cake (Doukissa) The perfect chocolate treat for a hot day. No bake, no mess. This quick and easy log will surely become a staple in your home. This sweet treat is best made as a log! Ingredients 400 gr. biscuits 200 gr. butter 1 1/2 cup cocoa 1/2 cup milk Method In…
Read MoreAuntie Eli’s Tuesday Treat: Meals in a Jar!
Breakfast, lunch & dinner in a jar for under 1000 calories! I’m sure you’ve seen these around! They seem to be the new craze. If you’re anything like me, and you put on a few pounds these past few months, this “food in a jar” idea is a fabulous way of getting those jeans back…
Read MoreAuntie Eli’s Tuesday Treat: Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Cookies!
Gluten Free Peanut Butter Cookies This recipe makes approximately 2 dozen cookies! First, be sure to preheat your oven to 350ºF. Ingredients 1 egg 1 jar natural peanut butter 1 cup sugar Method In a small bowl, combine the ingredients until well combined. Roll small balls of dough, placing them spaced out on a prepared…
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