Recipe: Caramel Sauce

• 2 C. heavy whipping cream
• 1 C. brown sugar, packed
• 1/4 C. (1/2 stick) butter

1. Bring all ingredients to a boil in a sauce pan over medium-high heat, stirring frequently.
2. Reduce to medium-low heat and simmer sauce until reduced to ~1 3/4 cups, stirring occasionally. (I simmered for about an hour and it still wasn't at at the suggested 1 3/4 cups so I just stopped there and used it the way it was, and it was still really awesome.)

Great for cupcakes, ice cream, cheesecakes, etc.

Make-Your-Own: Shamrock Shake

Back in March, I was really obsessed with the Shamrock Shakes from McDonald's but there was no way I could afford buying one (or two or five) every day so I took to the internet!  As it turns out, you can make your own and it's really easy!  This way, I can have my beloved Shamrock Shakes all year 'round AND I don't have to sell everything I own to afford them!

• 3 C. vanilla ice cream
• 1-3/4 C. milk
• 1 tsp mint or peppermint extract
• green food coloring

1. Blend.
2. Top with whipped cream and a cherry.
3. Consume!