Tuesday, December 10, 2013

A little hot cocoa

 

Sometimes it's the little things that you don't normally do everyday that can make you happy!  I don't remember the last time I had hot cocoa with whipped cream on it but for some reason last Saturday morning I just had a craving for it!  Occasionally at work I will have the instant hot chocolate in the packets that you add hot water to but I much prefer to make it with unsweetened cocoa and add my own sugar and real milk and real vanilla!  I also sprinkle some cinnamon in the dry mixture before I stir int he milk! It's so yummy!

I'm usually a coffee drinker but it's been so cold here I think that must be the reason I had a craving for hot cocoa! I hope you are all staying warm!
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16 comments:

  1. UnknownDecember 10, 2013 7:02 PM

    That sounds and looks delicious! Love the tree in the background.

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  2. lynneDecember 10, 2013 7:42 PM

    I haven't done that but I have been making decaf cappuccinos at night. Same goodies...milk, sugar, vanilla!

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  3. MONSIEUR LE CHAT ET MOIDecember 10, 2013 9:46 PM

    Last time I drunk a hot chocolate was in Venice Piazza San Marco in Caffe Florian ! the best one in the world ! Thank you Cindy to remind me that sweet moment ! Your mug is dreamy

    xoxo from PARIS

    Joëlle

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  4. MONSIEUR LE CHAT ET MOIDecember 10, 2013 10:27 PM

    Your Christmas tree looks so gorgeous !!!

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    … …….. *♥•♦♫••♥*
    ……… *♥☺♥☺♥☺♥*
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  5. Kasia PiekarzDecember 10, 2013 11:37 PM

    Mniam!! Pięknie podane kakao:)
    Zapraszam do siebie, u mnie, w sam raz do napoju, słodkie pierniki
    Pozdrawiam serdecznie
    Kasia
    Rustykalny Dom

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  6. PeggyDecember 11, 2013 4:52 AM

    I love the sprinkles on hop of the whipped cream...how festive. Peggy from PA

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  7. Kathy December 11, 2013 5:00 AM

    Cindy- a perfect warm up to a cold day. The cup is very pretty. Is it old? What pattern??

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  8. UnknownDecember 11, 2013 7:07 AM

    I love the idea of adding vanilla, and the sprinkles on top are GREAT! I'm going to give it a try. I LOVE hot chocolate.
    Happy Holidays!
    Heather

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  9. Curtains in My TreeDecember 11, 2013 1:48 PM

    Honey you living in California you don't know what Cold is LOL
    It has been 5 degrees here and wind chill below zero
    enjoy your hot chocolate sounds good

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  10. CindyDecember 11, 2013 2:08 PM

    It was 28 degrees here yesterday morning! That is REALLY cold for us! lol There was even frozen ice on the sidewalk and streets! You don't see that very often here!

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  11. This N ThatDecember 11, 2013 3:34 PM

    Sounds yummy..Love the tree..

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  12. Danielle's Heartfelt Home December 11, 2013 4:53 PM

    Hot cocoa is so comforting this time of year. Next time I make I'm going to use your tip and put some cinnamon in the mix : )
    Love your mug too ♥

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  13. nonie everythingsewingDecember 11, 2013 5:08 PM

    I love cocoa, the real stuff. Yours looks so good and with the Christmas tree it looks like a Christmas card.

    Nonie

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  14. AnonymousDecember 12, 2013 9:40 AM

    Cindy,

    This photo of the tree and cocoa is so colorful and gorgeous. I pinned it right away. It made me warm up just to look at it.
    Natalie

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  15. awal.nyDecember 12, 2013 7:30 PM

    I am glad that you decided to decorate for Christmas, let it brighten your spirits at this time. I wish you luck on finding your new home. Alaina

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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave me a comment! ~Cindy