The Ultimate Hot Chocolate
September 4th, 2006
I’ve tried a lot of hot chocolate drinks. Cadburys, Green & Black’s, Galaxy, Charbonnel & Walker. They have their place but for the ultimate in luxury you can’t beat the real thing.
Simply melt squares of your favourite chocolate in a pan of warm milk. Add a dash of brandy or your favourite liquor for a grown-up version. Try whipped cream and grated chocolate for decadence, cinnamon for spice, honey or vanilla sugar for nursery sweetness, or even a dash of orange flower water for scent.
Sit back and enjoy.
September 4th, 2006 at 8:49 pm
Sounds yummy. Love that dark chocolate myself, nearly pure cocoa. It’s supposed to be good for you, too!
September 5th, 2006 at 1:37 pm
sound really nice. can.t wait to try it myself. well done for giving us some of your tips.
look forward to seeing some more
thanks-you
September 5th, 2006 at 2:08 pm
You are so right Julia, non of instant chocolates can compare to the real thing. When I was a child there was a place nearby selling ice cream during summer months and hot chocolate & donuts during winter… I still did not find chocolate that would taste like the one from this place… I will try your recipe, maybe that is how they were making it… !
September 5th, 2006 at 6:30 pm
Now that’s a mighty fine idea on a snowy day like today! I have some great 70% Amedei Toscano Black that would do – maybe some vanilla cream on top and I’m sure I have a bag of marshmallows at the back of the larder!
January 6th, 2010 at 6:30 pm
Now that's a mighty fine idea on a snowy day like today! I have some great 70% Amedei Toscano Black that would do – maybe some vanilla cream on top and I'm sure I have a bag of marshmallows at the back of the larder!
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