 Top 10 Illusen Approved Treats
by togepwi
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With her longtime habit of popping out of the woods to bestow vast sums of wealth upon unsuspecting Neopians and the endless kindness she shows to those brave enough to attempt her quests, it goes without saying that Illusen is one of the most kind and helpful people in all of Neopia! This Earth Faerie's beauty is only matched by her warm and genuine personality, and one of the many ways that she shows her generosity is with food! Since we are here to celebrate Illusen Day, we thought we would help you out by sharing some of Illusen’s favourite treats and snacks to honour the occasion by sharing a meal with your friends, family, loved ones, or just yourself! Illusens Cream Cookie  Yummy cream cookies that are great after any meal or for a special treat. These are one of Illusens favourite treats. This beloved and classic treat is well known to those who visit Illusen’s Glade in Meridell as the thoughtful and generous Illusen hands them out to any Neopian who completes the very first quest she gives. You can’t go wrong with this staple of the inventory, user shop, and safety deposit box whose very visual serves as a core memory to almost every pet in Neopia. Topped with a decadent and fluffy mint cream, these sweet cookies will delight your eyes as well as your taste buds! Illusen Waffle  A leaf-shaped waffle smothered in rare dark syrup. This is hard to pass up. Illusen certainly wouldn’t want you to go out to fulfill her quests on an empty stomach, would she? This earthy leaf-shaped waffle is coated in a rich acorn syrup and makes an enchanting and hearty breakfast before the adrenaline rush of trying to find a nearly impossible to find item in a mere sixteen minutes. Once the pressure of finding that quest item wears off, you’ll find yourself thinking back to how utterly delectable that brown and green waffle was and trying to place some of those flavours... was that a bit of borovan you tasted? No, it couldn’t be... Illusen Tea  Warms you up with the tantalizing aroma of the forest. After a long hard day of having wayward Neopians barging into your glade and demanding that you send them on quests, you would need to find a way to relax too! A warm and soothing cup of Illusen Tea is the perfect thing to unwind, especially if you find memories of past arguments and issues with that other faerie crossing your mind a little bit too often... Illusen Day Matcha Cheesecake Brownies  A scrumptious tray of Matcha Cheesecake Brownies to celebrate Illusen day! Some may say that ingredients such as matcha and cheesecake are a little too trendy for someone so down to earth as Illusen, but they would be wrong! The earthy flavour of the matcha green tea powder blending with the soft tang of the cheesecake are a perfect match, and combined with the brownies is absolutely scrumptious. With a whole tray, these brownies are perfect for sharing with your fellow faeries or friends! Illusen Ice Cream  This ice cream tastes a bit odd as it is acorn flavoured... This mouthwatering treat is a must have after a long day in the Meridell sun, especially if you’ve been searching for berries at Pick Your Own! Although some find the acorn flavour a bit off putting, Illusen made an excellent choice to swirl it with pistachio ice cream to create a brilliant nutty yet earthy flavour. Illusen Day Cupcake  A delicious chocolate and mint cupcake bakes in Illusens honour. Sweet treat alert! This mint and chocolate cupcake is nearly as sweet as the earth faerie herself – hey, I said NEARLY! With the classic Illusen colours of brown and green earth tones, it’s impossible to not think of the benevolent Meridellian when you gaze upon it. Perhaps this would be a lovely gift for the sweetest person you know? Illusens Green Goddess Potato Salad  If Jhudoras Purple Potato Aperitif didnt strike your fancy, perhaps Illusens potato salad will! Made from Meridell’s famous potatoes, this tangy potato salad makes a sublime light lunch. Additionally, it gives those two feuding faeries one more thing to compete over – but we all know that Illusen’s potatoes are far better! Illusen Day Sandwich  What better thing to munch on when celebrating Illusen Day? A sandwich is such a quintessential lunch item and Illusen is certain to have one of the most beautiful and delicious ones made to celebrate her day! Pack yourself a yummy lunch for a long day at the Faerieland Employment Agency by tucking this sandwich in your bag and you will be all set to be nourished and satiated. Illusen Classic Combo  It is sort of like the equivalent of peanut butter and jelly. Sometimes an elaborate meal or snack feels a bit too overwhelming and you want to go back to basics. That’s where the Illusen Classic Combo comes in! This lovely snack of leaf paste and honey on a piece of simple toasted bread brings to mind easier days of being a young earth faerie. Illusens Family Recipe Cake  A tasty and treasured treat from the family of Meridells most popular faerie - Illusen! If you can manage to snag a bite of this rare and elusive cake, you absolutely must try it! This luscious almond cake coated with vanilla buttercream and decorated with delightful mushrooms, acorns, and leaves conjures up memories of visiting the forest as you eat it! Don’t bother asking for the recipe of this ultimate treat though - it’s a closely guarded family secret! However, these delicious treats aren’t just limited to Illusen Day and can be enjoyed year-round! Similarly, you can keep Illusen’s benevolent and generous spirit in your heart and seek to emulate her ways - remember, food is meant to be shared with others!
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