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Hot Chocolate With Coconut Milk
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A Lovin' Cup of Hot Cocoa-Nut

I pretty much adore anything coconut, so when a lactose-intolerant friend introduced me to her version of hot cocoa, made with powdered coconut milk, I became obsessed.
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I pretty much adore anything coconut, so when a lactose-intolerant friend introduced me to her version of hot cocoa, made with powdered coconut milk, I became obsessed.

Believe it or not, I'm usually lukewarm on hot chocolate, but I've fallen in love with this "cocoa-nut" recipe. The basic makeup comes from Alton Brown, just swapping powdered coconut milk for powdered milk and subtracting the cayenne, since I think it would clash with the coconut.

Even if you only fill your mug a quarter of the way with the mix and just add water instead of hot milk, this cocoa is creamy, rich, and irresistible. Serve up a couple of cups for a Valentine's night in, and even add a nip of liquor if that's your thing.

Here's how to make it.

Shopping For Artsy, Handpainted Coffee Mugs
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Artsy Mug Love

With snow flurries and rain-filled clouds, nothing warms you up this Winter like a steaming cup of your favorite beverage.
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With snow flurries and rain-filled clouds, nothing warms you up this Winter like a steaming cup of your favorite beverage. Whether you're sipping on a maple latte, spruced-up hot cocoa, or Earl Grey, I've found some artsy mugs with painterly designs for your toasty drink (or soup!) of choice. You could even use one of these pretties for serving chocolate cake. I especially love Etsy artist Yevgenia's botanical ceramic travel mugs, like this daisy one ($45), which has me dreaming of springtime flowers. To shop the rest of these handheld works of art, click on the images above!

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Hot Chocolate Recipes
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10 Ways to Spruce Up Your Hot Chocolate

Chilly Winter weather means lots of warm-you-up liquids — be it creamy soups, steaming coffee, or rich hot cocoa for a sweet treat.
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Hot Chocolate Recipes

Chilly Winter weather means lots of warm-you-up liquids — be it creamy soups, steaming coffee, or rich hot cocoa for a sweet treat. If you're looking for some ways to keep hot chocolate from being ho-hum, I've gathered together recipes that will add a kick to your cup of cocoa. From liqueur to spices, here are 10 ways to jazz up your hot chocolate.

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New Hot Cocoa and Marshmallow Holiday Beauty Products
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Scents of the Season: Hot Cocoa With Marshmallows

Hot cocoa with marshmallows is one of those things that can sound appealing even on a hot August night, but it's downright irresistible once the first flurries start falling.
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Hot cocoa with marshmallows is one of those things that can sound appealing even on a hot August night, but it's downright irresistible once the first flurries start falling. If you can't get enough of cocoa flavor, try Kiehl's Lip Gloss in Warm Milk Chocolate ($25) or Yes To Carrots Lip Gloss in Cocoa Loco ($6). If you'd rather smell like pure deliciousness, there's also Urban Decay Sparkling Edible Body Powder in Marshmallow ($29) and Victoria's Secret Cocoa Butter Sensuous Escape Body Lotion ($30), both guaranteed to make you good enough to eat. And if you love cocoa's great moisturizing and cleansing properties, this Cococare Cocoa Butter Complexion Bar ($2) is a sweet bargain.

Urban Decay Sparkling Lickable Body Powder, Marshmallow Secret Garden Collection Cocoa Butter Sensuous Escape Deep-nourishing Body Lotion Yes To Carrots C Me Shine Lip Gloss - Cocoa Loco Cococare Cocoa Butter Complexion Bar KIEHL'S East Village Vibe Lip Gloss
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10 Pages of Hot Cocoa and Marshmallow Beauty Products

When the weather outside is frightful, there are few things more comforting than a big mug of hot cocoa with tons of marshmallows on top.
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Hot Cocoa and Marshmallow Beauty Products

When the weather outside is frightful, there are few things more comforting than a big mug of hot cocoa with tons of marshmallows on top. I find the smell of hot chocolate alone enough to make me calmer, warmer, and happier, so I set out to find some beauty products that can put a smile on my face no matter how gray and cold it gets outside. I found a ton of chocolaty goodness, and few (sometimes edible) marshmallow things to top them off with. Just click through to get warm and cozy.

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Hot Chocolate Pot: Love It or Hate It?
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Hot Chocolate Pot: Love It or Hate It?

Usually I try and stay away from uni-tasking kitchen gadgets but when I saw this hot chocolate pot in an email from Williams Sonoma, I suddenly found myself lusting for one.
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Usually I try and stay away from uni-tasking kitchen gadgets but when I saw this hot chocolate pot in an email from Williams Sonoma, I suddenly found myself lusting for one. The pot promises an alluring aroma and a delicious homemade treat in minutes. It has an automatic frother that whips hot milk and is microwave and dishwasher safe.

What do you guys think of it? Have I gone Christmas crazy or is this hot chocolate pot a valid purchase?

TV Dinners: Chocolat - Mayan Hot Chocolate
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TV Dinners: Chocolat - Mayan Hot Chocolate

I'll be honest with you, I'm actually not really into romantic movies.
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I'll be honest with you, I'm actually not really into romantic movies. So when I set out to find the perfect "TV Dinner" for Valentine's Day, I hit a wall immediately. Then suddenly, in a moment of clarity, I remembered the film Chocolat. After all, what could possibly say romance better than a film starring Johnny Depp, Juliette Binoche, and a whole lot of chocolate?! My only problem is that thanks to all the chocolate, I had a hard time coming up with one scene that summed it all up.

However, I did recall that the shop was called Chocolaterie Maya and that the hot cocoa (you know, that one that melts even Judi Dench's old heart) contained a bit of a kick. To learn the secret recipe that is as close to the movie as possible, read more

It's a Red and White Celebration
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It's a Red and White Celebration

Sometimes the day after Christmas can be such a letdown.
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Sometimes the day after Christmas can be such a letdown. After all the hype, it's a little sad to think that you have to wait another 365 days before you can go crazy making cookies in the kitchen or silly spending money shopping.

Well, here's something that will cheer you up, today is National Candy Cane day. I know you have a whole bunch of tiny red and white hook candies lying around the house leftover from yesterday. So go find one right now and enjoy it while you can, otherwise you'll have to wait another 365 days before National Candy Cane day rolls around again. And if you hate the holidays and woke up today with relieved energy, put it to good use by making Hot Chocolate with Peppermint Whipped Cream.