Hot Chocolate… MMmmmmm!
November 11, 2008
Autumn is here, and the cold days, and long dark evenings are upon us. What better comfort drink than a steaming mug of hot chocolate?!
It is believed that the first chocolate drink was created by the Mayan people about 2000 years ago. The original hot chocolate drink was made without sugar, and was bitter to taste. It has been adapted over the years, and today is consumed all over the world in an array of variations.
Strictly speaking, “Hot Chocolate” is made from a bar of chocolate melted into milk or water, and “Hot Cocoa” is made from cocoa powder, but the terms are generally used interchangeably today.
There are many flavours and variations of chocolate drinks today – from the thick dessert like drink in Italy, to white hot chocolate, to drinks flavoured with chili, cinnamon, orange, Rum or Baileys. Why not try making your own hot chocolate, experimenting with some different flavours? Then try topping it with whipped cream, marshmallow or flakes of dark chocolate.
I found this recipe for a delicious and decadent sounding homemade hot chocolate. Try it out and let us know what you think.
Post a comment below with your favourite receipe or flavouring!
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