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TWISTED HOT CHOCOLATE Writer & Photographer / Angela Cornell
Most people have a favorite hot drink. For many people, it’s black coffee. Others would also say coffee but with cream and sugar. A lot of people would say that tea is a staple for life. Then again, some prefer something harder, like hot toddies or mulled wine. And then there’s hot chocolate. Sweet, rich, delicious hot chocolate.
Here at New Kitchen Store, we have Silly Cow Farms’ hot cocoa mix, which is a fantastic way to make a quick cup of afternoon cheer. However, you can also make it from scratch. And that’s the beauty of this drink — there are so many different ways to make it. Hot chocolate can be extra sweet or strong and dark, depending on how you make it.
You could add a shot of coffee to make the chocolate flavor more intense or a couple of shots to make it a mocha. But really, it’s the seasonings that really develop the character of the beverage. Like pumpkin spice, for instance. A ¼ teaspoon of our pumpkin spice blend frothed into your hot cocoa will transport you to the crisp days of autumn with every sip.
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