I Need to Get Some
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.
November 16th, 2005 at 9:53 am
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.
November 16th, 2005 at 9:55 am
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.
November 16th, 2005 at 9:55 am
*in my mouth not your
November 16th, 2005 at 1:37 pm
i gotta try that recipie..i just go cool down here in the dirty today.
November 16th, 2005 at 2:16 pm
I can’t wait for the temperature in NYC to drop 30 degrees so I can try this without guilt…it sound s fantastic!
November 16th, 2005 at 4:37 pm
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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November 16th, 2005 at 5:47 pm
Yummy Stolie, that sounds divine!
I need to get me some, too! But not chocolate! tee hee
November 16th, 2005 at 6:38 pm
…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.
November 16th, 2005 at 8:36 pm
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.
November 16th, 2005 at 9:52 pm
I need one of those right now!
November 16th, 2005 at 10:28 pm
Oh God that sounds amazing.
If I could drink that every day I’d be one fat and happy chick…
November 16th, 2005 at 10:34 pm
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. :)
November 17th, 2005 at 1:09 am
ever had a WHITE hot chocolate?… now that’s somethin’ else. very sweet and sugary, but oh so satisfying…
November 17th, 2005 at 7:05 am
Ah, but can you make fish head curry with tamarind like my mom?
November 17th, 2005 at 7:37 am
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? :)
November 17th, 2005 at 1:47 pm
MMMM! I’ll have to try that! It sounds great!
November 17th, 2005 at 8:09 pm
Do try it. It’s REALLY good.