Chocolate, that is. I swear I’m addicted. Sure, everyone says they are, but *I* really mean it. When I consume chocolate, I honestly feel relaxed, soothed, and genuinely in a state of euphoria. It’s the smell. That wonderful, sweet, rich smell. Ooooooooh, and, the taste. Few things in life are better than the taste of a thick, dark hunk of chocolate melting in your mouth.
Soon. The weather isn’t cold enough yet, but it will be soon. Grey clouds will roll in. Snowflakes will fall. I will hibernate. And … here’s the good part … I’ll drink my first big, tall mug of Mexican Hot Chocolate out of my I *HEART* NY mug.
Ingredients:
- 4 oz. semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/8 of a vanilla bean (or vanilla extract)
- 2 cinnamon sticks (preferably Mexican canela)
- 1/3 tsp. almond extract
- 1 I *HEART* NY mug
- Pinch salt
Directions: Place chocolate in a mixing bowl. In a saucepan, combine all other ingredients (milk, cream, vanilla, salt, cinnamon, and almond extract). Bring to a very slow boil (approx. 10 minutes). Allow to cool for approximately 5 minutes. Pour heated mixture into bowl of chocolate. Stir until chocolate is completely melted and mixture has a smooth consistency. Pour mixture through strainer and into your I *HEART* NY mug. Drink immediately.
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It’s nice to know that you’re normal and not on some stupid fad diet (fad diets or diets of any kind are my pet peeve at the moment). What a coinkydink. I posted about chocolate (sort of) too.
God, that recipe started a drool fest in your mouth. Going to have to try that. Never actually thought of using vanilla in hot chocolate before.
*in my mouth not your
i gotta try that recipie..i just go cool down here in the dirty today.
I can’t wait for the temperature in NYC to drop 30 degrees so I can try this without guilt…it sound s fantastic!
sounds great, can’t wait to try it. have you already been to mexico to try the real deal? it’s phenomenal!
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Yummy Stolie, that sounds divine!
I need to get me some, too! But not chocolate! tee hee
…and the Stolie Nation (I just coined that–catchy, no?) continues to live parallel lives.
Here I am, at Panera, enjoying the wifi access. When I ordered the hot chocolate, I was told that the machine was broken. (I guess they couldn’t simply melt up some chocolate and pour hot milk over it…?)
Jonesin’ for a little hot chocolate over here.
Jenn: I’ve been bad about reading others’ blogs lately, but if I would have known that you posted about chocolate … Okay, wait … I’m going there now … Okay. I’m back. Read it. Loved it. Posted a comment. :)
Salian: It’s great. You have to try it!
Salian#2: “*in my mouth not yours” For a second there, I thought that you were trying to hypnotize me. “This recipe will start a drool fest in YOUR mouth! It will! You are generating saliva …”
rcknrobin: It’s really good anyway, but it’s expecially good to drink it when it’s cold outside.
missbhavens: Yeah, it’s on the top of my list of favorite beverages. Wait a minute, that was a lie. *MARGARITAS* are on the top of my favorite beverage list. So, a properly made “Mexican Hot Chocolate” ties “Soy Mocha with Whip” for spot #2.
miss: Aaaahh!! Don’t say the “M” word just yet. (I was supposed to go to Mexico last month and it didn’t work out.)
Tonito Bandito: “I need to get me some, too! But not chocolate!” My friend’s husband is a therapist and he told her that my love of chocolate is somehow related to the fact that I don’t have sex on a regular basis. He swears once I start dating again, the love of the choc will fade. But, I still love chocolate … even when I’m getting ass on a regular basis.
Andy: “Stolie Nation.” I love it! spread it throughout the masses … And, restaurant hot chocolate can be tricky. First, water-based hot cocoa mixes fucking suck!!! Second, when they actually *do* use 100% milk, they don’t really get the right composition; they usually use *too much* milk. I’m horrrible when I order choc in a restaurant …
ME: Is your hot chocolate milk or water based?
WAITER: I don’t know.
ME: Go check.
WAITER: Are you serious?
ME: As a heart attack. Go check.
WAITER: Hold on. (leaves)
WAITER: (returns) We use milk.
ME: Who makes it?
WAITER: What?
ME: Are YOU gonna make it?
WAITER: Uh, no. (pointing) That woman over there is going to make it.
ME: Does she give good chocolate?
WAITER: WHAT?!?!
ME: Does. She. Give. Good. Chocolate?
WAITER: I don’t know what you mean.
ME: Have you ever tasted a hot chocolate that she’s made?
WAITER: No.
ME: I’m just messing with you. But, I *am* really serious about my chocolate.
WAITER: I can tell.
I need one of those right now!
Oh God that sounds amazing.
If I could drink that every day I’d be one fat and happy chick…
Sid: But, trust me … it’s even nicer to drink it when it’s cold outside.
kelly: Yeah, I wish I could drink it everyday, too. :)
ever had a WHITE hot chocolate?… now that’s somethin’ else. very sweet and sugary, but oh so satisfying…
Ah, but can you make fish head curry with tamarind like my mom?
little a: I’m not really a fan of white chocolate. It’s probably mental because white chocolate is truly every bit as “chocolate-y” as dark chocolate. But, the light color kind of freaks me out, I guess.
Jay: Welcome back to the Land o’ the Internet. It seems that you’re up and running (and posting on your blog) again. Yay! … And, by the way … Details. What exactly is the recipe for fish head curry with tamarind? :)
MMMM! I’ll have to try that! It sounds great!
Do try it. It’s REALLY good.
Well written and very informative. I’m thankful you took the time to publish this since it was very useful.