To bring out the kid in me on a cold winter’s day, there nothing like a cup of home-made hot chocolate to chase away the chill. Try this easy single serving singe recipe!
1 1/2 Tbsp. Ghiradelli Unsweetened Cocoa
1 1/2 Tbsp. sugar
1 cup milk
1/8 tsp. vanilla
dash of salt
Microwave: Mix cocoa and sugar, set aside. Pour milk into a 2-cup glass measuring cup. Heat milk on high power for 1 – 2 minutes. Add cocoa mixture, vanilla, & salt to hot milk and whisk well. Finish with your choice of toppings – marshmallows or whipped cream.
Hot Chocolate isn’t for everyone. That’s okay. How about some hot coffee? Save your money on over-priced lattes on the run and make your own homemade lattes. It’s really simple!
Brew a pot of dark roast coffee. I use either Italian or French roast. Add three-fourths to one ounce of your favorite Torani sugar-free syrup to a 12-ounce cup of coffee, then top with Reddi Wip. I like to garnish the top with some sprinkles of cinnamon or drizzle of chocolate syrup. Isn’t this lovely?
Not a coffee drinker, no worries! How about a cup of hot tea? Regardless, if I have hot chocolate or a hot cup of coffee in the mornings, I always have a cup of hot tea to start my morning. Here are some of my hot tea selections…
Homemade hot chocolate, hot fresh lattes, or hot tea are excellent hot beverages to wrap yourself in warmth on a cold winter’s day to put a happy smile on your face.
Visit Miss Jenny to read more letter “H” posts from her star pupils…
Now that I have turned in my “H” assignment, class is dismissed. Before I do my house chores, I want to play awhile with Miss Amanda. Join me, as I participate in…
1. How do you best enjoy your favorite hot beverage? Please paint a beautiful scene with words.
- What is favorite dish to prepare for cold winter days? If you have a recipe, feel free to share it with us!
1. I cherish the thoughts of nesting a steamy hot latte between my hands, as I snug on the sofa with my cozy fleece blanket draped across my legs while I watch a movie. This is one thing, we often did during the holidays. We sat in the living room in the warm ambiance of the soft glowing Christmas lights while sipping on festive lattes. It not only filled our bodies with warmth, but our spirits with a sweet peace.
2. One of my favorite meals to fix on cold winter days are soups or chili. My mother-in-law passed to me a delicious Corn beef, Cabbage, & Vegetable Soup recipe, I use to make often when our kiddos were small. It’s been years, since I made any.
The ingredient list is simple: 2 cans corn beef, 1 small head of cabbage, 1 bag frozen mixed vegetables, 1 can crushed tomatoes, 1 small onion, salt, & pepper. Throw everything in a large pot and cook until the cabbage is tender. It seems like I added water to the mix, if it appeared the liquids were too low. Also, I spiced my recipe up by dashing in some hot sauce or adding a bit of red pepper flakes (a little goes a long way!). I served this soup with hot, fresh corn bread and MMM, what a delicious meal!
Keep warm!