You can set the table perfectly, buy a beautiful dessert, open a fantastic bottle of wine and still not celebrate. Celebrations come from the heart. It is gratitude during the tango. It is a Jack-in-the-box-of-joy. It is unabashed exultation in the delight of connecting with a friend. Better fried chicken in the company of your closest companions than chateau-briand in the mansion of an enemy. Real celebration cannot be manufactured, nor would you ever want it to be. it is authentic, spontaneous, and deeply spiritual. It is a smile that begins in your soul. Give yourself permission to celebrate your friendships. Let go. Make a big deal over them. Go ahead, fuss a little. You can always go back to humdrum tomorrow. It will still be there. Today, make the most of your fresh new life, and celebrate.
Recipe:
I bought a recipe book years ago while living in New England. Many of the recipes I have made for friends have come from the book. This particular dessert is one of my favorites. I have used every flavor combination of ice cream and frozen yogurt you can imagine, as well as chocolate crusts and graham crusts, and it is always a success. You can't mess this on up!
Toffee Ice Cream Torte
1 cup almond macaroon crumbs
2 tablespoons melted butter
1 quart chocolate ice cream, slightly softened
1 cup fudge sauce
1 quart coffee ice cream, slightly softened
4 Heath toffee bars, coarsely chopped
Combine macaroon crumbs and butter, and press on bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake at 350 for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden. Cool. Spread chocolate ice cream evenly on crust; drizzle with half of fudge sauce, and freeze until firm. Spread with coffee ice cream, and sprinkle with chopped toffee bars. Drizzle with remaining fudge sauce. Cover and freeze until firm.
To serve, remove from freezer several minutes before slicing. Cut into wedges with a hot, wet knife. Serves 8-12 (or two good friends for three days).
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