Alright, so it’s not actually Winter yet and it’s 52 degrees tonight, but it’s supposed to be in the low 30s tomorrow and to this southern California pansy that’s winter enough. Therefore, I will indulge in my favorite cold weather food.
What’s the best way to get through cold days?
Yes, cuddling with the cat works. So does hugging the radiator. The latter, though, is not suggested- the radiator bites.
The Answer Is: Hot Chocolate.
Absolutely the BEST for cold winter days. I promise. Swiss Miss will work in a pinch, but you can’t beat making your own. Yeah, I said it. Make Your Own.
That’s what this blog is about right? Music and Food?
So, here we go.
First, turn on your favorite Winter music, be it the soundtrack to A Year Without A Santa Claus (my favorite), Carol of the Bells, the Killers
or whatever you wish. Dance in your kitchen.
Then get down to business
Anne-Charlotte’s Simple Cocoa Mix
1 part cocoa (Hershey’s unsweetened cocoa powder or, if you’re fancy, Dutch cocoa)
2 parts sugar
tiny bit salt
optional: cinnamon, nutmeg, peppermint stick
For a single serving:
1 spoonful cocoa
2 spoonfuls sugar
pinch salt
dash cinnamon
1 cup milk
Heat up milk on the stove or in the microwave. Stir occasionally until bubbles start to form at the edges and turn heat off. Add the cocoa, sugar, salt, cinnamon to your favorite mug. Add a splash of heated milk to the mixture in the mug and stir to create a paste. This makes it easier to incorporate the heated milk sans those icky lumps. Add milk to the mug and stir. Add your favorite topping. (My favorite is tiny marshmallows)
Now, go enjoy that holiday season. I’m going to sit here and hope for some snow.
Tags: chocolate, cocoa, drink, hot chocolate, winter
