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Submitted by Aniki-Moderator on Thu, 11/08/2018 - 8:10am

Happy Thursday, STalkers! We're one day closer to the weekend. We're expecting a "snow squall" tomorrow and I am SO looking forward to it! Temps ranging from the teens to 32 means Aniki is a happy Finn!

Playing outside in the cold definitely means I'll need a hot beverage. If we're going to be out for awhile, we take a thermos. Otherwise, we tromp back into the house, strip off our wet clothes, put on something warm and fuzzy, and brew up some warmth.

When I was a kid, there was nothing like a big ol' mug hot chocolate to warm up my insides. Mom made it from scratch (no mixes for her!) in a copper-bottom pot on the stove. Oh my, the SMELL of that chocolatey goodness wafting around the kitchen while she wielded that wooden spoon 'round and 'round the pot. FINALLY, it was ready and she poured it into mugs (how she managed to NEVER spill a drop is beyond me!) and topped it with mini marshmallows.

I always pushed my marshmallows down into that steaming deliciousness, get them all wet, then sip around them while they got all melty and oozy. Mmmmmmm......

Hey, Hot Chocolate lovers!

  • Milk chocolate or dark
  • Plain or flavored (cinnamon, peppermint, vanilla, raspberry)
  • Marshmallows (mini or regular) or marshmallow creme

I'm a dark chocolate, mini marshmallow kind of gal. On rare occasion, I will spike it with some Rumple Minze (peppermint liquor).

Comments

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Submitted by Siemprematahari on Thu, 11/08/2018 - 8:21am

Hola Aniki!

Como estas? I absolutely love hot chocolate and hope you enjoy your "snow squall". I'm not a fan of cold weather but I'll make the best of it. In addition to hot chocolate what other hot beverages do you like? I enjoy hot apple cider and vanilla chia latte Biggrin

Also your mom sounds amazing, she rocks!

Keep warm amiga and enjoy!

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Submitted by Aniki-Moderator on Thu, 11/08/2018 - 8:27am

Hola, Seimpre! Estoy bien. Y tu?

Hot beverages besides my life's blood, coffee? Dirol

Hot apple cider, mulled cider, mulled wine, flavored green teas (strawberry, peach, mango, blueberry), and a medicinal Hot Toddy (whiskey, honey, lemon, and hot water).

My Mom was a domestic goddess. I miss her something fierce!

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Submitted by momjeans on Thu, 11/08/2018 - 8:54am

Dark chocolate, preferably with almond milk or the like. I don’t do cow’s milk.

Cinnamon or peppermint, as I’m vehemently against fruit + chocolate combos. 

No marshmallows. 

Rimple Minze - yes please! 

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Submitted by Aniki-Moderator on Thu, 11/08/2018 - 9:14am

I have never tried it with almond milk. Hmmmm....

I can do chocolate with and raspberry or strawberry. Chocolate and orange...~shudder~

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Submitted by Myss.Tique D'Off on Thu, 11/08/2018 - 8:57am

I love hot chocolate! But it has to be real chocolate and hot full fat milk! I have a great instant hot chocolate that contains pieces of chocolate... I sometimes eat the darn stuff before the milk has boiled! Otherwise I love good filter coffee! No instant brick dust or decaf nonsense!!

I like winter but I really detest the snow. (Sorry Aniki.) I live in a region where we hardly used get snow but this past winter (Feb) we had the heaviest snow storm in 40 years. Now we tend to get snow occassionally and the worst thing is that most of the drivers to do not know how to cope with snow conditions, so traffic is  a nightmare!! (I used to live in a city where it did turn into a winter wonderland... I don't miss those days or the freezing cold or snow.)

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Submitted by Aniki-Moderator on Thu, 11/08/2018 - 9:18am

Myss, as a Finn, coffee is my life's blood! Real chocolate and it must be GOOD chocolate. That Palmer's caca....  Bad

No apologies! I realize not everyone likes snow (weirdos...lol). My oldest brother moved to Florida! (I think he's in-freakin-sane.)
I detest Summer, hot weather, and mosquitos. IMO, the only GOOD thing about Summer is the fresh produce selection. Biggrin

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Submitted by Myss.Tique D'Off on Thu, 11/08/2018 - 9:35am

Winter is also my favourite time of year: rain, grey, wind. Snow?  No thank you. I am not a Finn... Air kiss

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Submitted by Aniki-Moderator on Thu, 11/08/2018 - 11:08am

I luuuuuuuurrrrvvvv snow! I miss my darling Mr. P, who also loved the snow. I think he was a reincarnated malamute or husky!

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Submitted by Letti.R on Thu, 11/08/2018 - 10:10am

Yes to hot chocolate and hot apple cidar!
I love the winter.

It does play havoc with my very long wavy hair though!

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Submitted by Aniki-Moderator on Thu, 11/08/2018 - 11:44am

Gads, I was looking at an OLD forecast. It was updated to expect 8-14 inches! Woo hoo!!!!!!!!!

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Submitted by CLove on Thu, 11/08/2018 - 12:40pm

Mom would always make us the real deal. With little marshmallows, during Christmas opening of gifts and tree decorating time.

While down in San Diego I used to make hot chocolate using the Ibarra Mexican chocolate bar. I think it might have some chocolate in it, but also cinnamon. It is reccomended to also add cayenne pepper.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ibarra_(chocolate)

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Submitted by Aniki-Moderator on Thu, 11/08/2018 - 1:39pm

Oooooo, me gusta Ibarra!!

I have a recipe somewhere for Mexican Chocolate Tarts. They are positively scrumptious and the heat is muy delicioso!!