The essence of being your friend is experiencing delightful surprises infused with sweetness and magic. Your purpose is to perpetuate the kindness your mother instilled in you by going the extra mile to surprise people intentionally with warmth and sweetness. Your actions are not just about giving candy; it's about the effort and thought put into the gestures to bring joy and keep others going. Your approach of adding a bit of magic and sweetness to people's lives has become a successful business and enterprise, reflecting a dedication to spreading happiness and light.
When life gets tough, true friends ask for help.
Christina Tosi is that kind of friend. She's someone I can trust with anything and someone I can cry with. She also happens to be a world-class pastry chef, a genius dessert maker, and the founder and CEO of Milk Bar.
We reflect on the art of asking for help and how sometimes all we need from a true friend is 8 minutes of their time.
This...is A Bit of Optimism.
For more on Christina and her work, check out:
https://www.christinatosi.com/
https://milkbarstore.com/
For more on the power of an 8-minute phone call, check out this New York Times article.
And, by the way, I wanted to share Christina's recipe for making an Ice Cream Loaf. It's magic.
You will need:
2 cups (1 pint) of softened ice cream
1 cup of self-rising flour
1 egg
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a loaf pan and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix the melty ice cream, self-rising flour, and egg. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into loaf pan.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until toothpick clean.
Enjoy.
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