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How to Throw an Après Snow Hot Chocolate Party
More than 70 percent of the US is currently covered in snow! The weekend is upon us and that means lots of tots spending time outside sledding, building snowmen, and making angels in the snow. When all of the cold, outdoor fun is done, warm up your lil ones and their friends with a hot chocolate party that will get them toasty in no time. Using Smita Bhakta's Winter Warmer Party as our guide, Read more
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. 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. Read more
Bring Mindy Segal's Hot Chocolate Home
Talk to any Chicago foodie about desserts, and Mindy Segal's name will inevitably pop up. The pastry chef (and four-time James Beard Award nominee) opened her restaurant, Hot Chocolate, in 2004. And with a name like that, your signature dessert had better be pretty damn good. Fortunately, it is that and much more: rich, thick, and delicious. If you can't make it to the Windy City any time soon, Read more
Jamba Juice Turns to Hot Blended Drinks
Most of you aren't taken by the idea of a hot smoothie, but maybe the concept isn't too far off. This week, Jamba Juice introduced Hot Blends, a new line of organic hot blended beverages. The drinks, which are $2.95 for 12 ounces, come in four flavors: Heavenly Green Tea, Perfectly Chocolate Chai Tea, Original Spiced Chai Tea, and Classic Hot Chocolate. All are blended hot with nonfat, two Read more
Come Party With Me: Winter Weekend — Drinks
When I imagine a Winter weekend getaway, it always involves a warm cocktail like a hot-buttered rum or Irish coffee. There's something so magical about sitting by a fire watching the snow fall, while sipping on a soothing potent drink. This Saturday, I plan on stirring up a coffee and chocolate concoction. It's spiked with brandy and sweetened with cream, sugar, and vanilla. It's important to Read more
Would You Rather Drink Hot Chocolate or Apple Cider?
Source: Flick users Charles Haynes and thedabble Would You Rather Drink Hot Chocolate or Apple Cider? Hot chocolate Apple cider Neither — I'll tell you my favorite hot drink below. Read more
Yum's January Must Haves
Happy New Year! After the excitement of the holidays, January is a tough month for me — instead of partying, everyone is detoxing. That's why I'm going to focus on becoming a better home cook. Here you'll find six must-have items to maximize time in the kitchen. Read more
Hot Chocolate Topping: Whipped Cream or Marshmallows?
Source Hot Chocolate Topping: Whipped Cream or Marshmallows? Whipped cream Marshmallows Both I prefer my hot chocolate with no topping. I don't drink hot chocolate. Read more
12 Days of Edible Gifts: Vanilla Hot Chocolate Mix
During Winter, nothing epitomizes warmth more than a steaming cup of rich hot chocolate. This holiday, why not package that feeling for your loved ones by making inexpensive and thoughtful homemade hot cocoa? Unlike store-bought mix, which often tastes chalky and watered-down, this edible gift is velvety in texture and pure chocolate in flavor. This year, I'm making a large batch and distributing Read more
