"Winter Is Coming!!!" Remember that phrase y'all from "Games of Throne" ...did you liked that epic ending? Comment below, I want to hear your thoughts on that show and what part of the world did you watch it?
Anyways let's get right to the point here, New York City is still in the high 50's and 60's, I think it's the first warmest Autumn that I have ever felt in New York especially for a December. And yes, I said AUTUMN because officially Winter starts on December 21st. One thing for sure is that it's never to early for a "Yummy Hot Chocolate" my foodies friends!!!
Here's my traditional recipe for making a delicious velvety homemade hot #chocolate #drink for those cold days and cozy nights. Are you ready food-lovers ? Let's get right to the point with this amazing quick recipe below: And tell me if you make it!!!
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Don't forget to grab that cozy blanket that my friend makes on Etsy for the holiday while sipping this delicious homemade hot chocolate y'all.
Prep Time 5 Minutes
Cook Time 10-15 Minutes
Total Time 20 Min
Servings 2-3 Portions
Calories 183-275 per serving *Depends on the ingredients that you use.
OPTION 1 : YUM+ TRADITIONAL HOT CHOCOLATE
"We can trace the history of chocolate back thousands of years to the Olmec, Mayan and Aztec cultures of present-day Mexico and Central America." -Institute of Culinary Education
This is one of my favorite treats!!! Although, I can confess that I'm a sucker for CHOCOLATE !!! Hot Chocolate can be altered in so many ways. Check my tips below...
TIPS: You can add hot chili-powder, make it differently either with water or coconut milk/cream, add ground clove powder, or even espresso coffee powder, and for a little *ADULT TREAT...spike-it-up with a little boost of liquor like bourbon, whiskey or even rum.
OPTION 2 : YUM+ QUICK HOT CHOCOLATE
Ingredients:
2 1/2 cups of Milk
1/3 - 1/4 cup of Chocolate Chips or Chopped Chocolate Chunks
(Use a premium and/or organic brands -PLEASE READ YOUR LABELS-)
1/2 Tsp of Nutmeg or Cinnamon
Directions:
1. In a small sauce pan, pour milk, simmer for a while and then pour the chocolate chips or chunks until it melts. You can either use spoon, whisk and/or frother to mix.
2. Let the mixture boil until it looks and feels thicker and velvety but pay attention...closely you don't want it to spill-over. At the end, this is totally optional, add the spices for a nice punch!!!!
Enjoy this quick delicious and simple method that I use when I don't want too do much in the kitchen especially after a busy day! #YumIsoYum
“My mama always said, life was like a box a chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get.” -Forrest Gump