Martha Stewart's milkshake brings Manolo Blahnik to the yard

Sugar and shoes. Who knew Martha Stewart and Manolo Blahnik were such kindred spirits?

The celebrated shoe designer stopped by Stewart's show on Friday (Oct. 15) to make milkshakes (his culinary weakness) and talk about footwear. While there he whipped out a canvas and paintbrush to demonstrate his sketching process for Martha, saying his inspiration for the sketch was her, "and the show and food."

Returning the favor, Martha showed Manolo how to make two shakes: a coconut-chocolate one and a salted caramel-pecan one.

Seems like a fair trade.


Ingredients for Caramel Sauce (Makes 1 Cup)

    * 1 cup sugar
    * 3/4 cup heavy cream
    * 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
    * 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Directions for Caramel Sauce

    Combine sugar and 1/4 cup water in a small saucepan over medium-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. Store up to 1 week in the refrigerator, and bring to room temperature before serving.

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Ingredients for Shake (Serves 2)

    * 2 tablespoons Caramel Sauce plus more for glass
    * 4 scoops premium vanilla ice cream
    * 1/4 cup whole milk
    * 2 tablespoons toasted pecans, plus more finely chopped for garnish
    * Pinch of sea salt, preferably Maldon, plus more for garnish

Directions for Shake

    Drizzle inside of two glasses with caramel sauce; set aside. Place ice cream, milk, pecans, caramel, and sea salt in the jar of a blender; blend until smooth. Pour into prepared glasses; garnish with pecans and sea salt. Serve immediately.

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Photo Credit: David Steele/The Martha Stewart Show