It is truly striking how much of one's happiness rests on one's perspective. What occupies your thoughts, how you feed your art, what you do to lift your spirits, how you interpret a situation, how you handle reality, your standards for yourself and others, how you treat others and yourself, how well you balance self-confidence and modesty, what fills your heart...
Take joy in the simple things. Milkshakes seem to be the best way (I dare say the right way) to toast happy simplicity.
salted caramel pecan milkshake
2 tbsp caramel sauce, plus more for glass
4 scoops premium organic vanilla ice cream1/4 c organic whole milk
2 tbsp toasted pecans, plus more finely chopped for garnish
pinch of sea salt, plus more for garnish
splash of brandy (optional)
for caramel sauce
1 c sugar
3/4 c heavy cream
1 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1. (makes 1c of caramel) Combine sugar and 1/4 c water in a small saucepan over med-high heat. Bring to a boil without stirring. Wipe down sides of pan with a pastry brush dipped in water to prevent sugar crystals from forming. Just as liquid begins to brown, swirl pan to color evenly. Remove from heat when liquid is dark amber. Slowly add cream, stirring with a wooden spoon. Add butter and vanilla; stir to combine. Let cool slightly.
2. Drizzle inside of two glasses with caramel sauce; set aside. Place ice cream, milk, pecans, caramel, and sea salt in blender; blend until smooth. Pour into glasses; garnish with pecans and sea salt. Serve immediately.
(serves 2, because it's always more fun to have enough to share or have seconds)
l i v e e x u b e r a n t l y™
quote image by natalie @calliope based on think happy be happy quote via whatsmineisours; milkshake recipe via marthastewart
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