Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Drinking Chocolate

There are very few things that make you want to cozy up with a blanket and a book than a nice cup of hot chocolate. I got inspired for this blog by the multiple winter images I got to see over the weekend from so many of you.


I have all the candy cane left over from my Advent Calendar and when I came across this recipes I was delighted to know I could put them to good use... {Recipe 1 and Recipe 2}.


Adding to the comforting and even healthy effects of dark chocolate, chiles or cayenne pepper can give this delicious beverage an extra warming kick... great for those who have a hard time warming up during winter! {Recipe 1 and Recipe 2}.


Chocolate is the by product of the cacao bean and has been part of the diet of the indigenous populations of what is today Latin America... the most famous of them being Mexican chocolate which is richer and less refined than the one we buy at the super market {Recipes 1 and Recipe 2}.


Finally, there are other alternatives to the typical hot chocolate like those infused with tea or white chocolate, which is a great alternative for those who are allergic or intolerant to the dark kind {Recipe 1 and Recipe 2}.


Have a delicious day!
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41 comments:

  1. AkikoJanuary 31, 2012 at 3:06 AM

    Hot chocolate is my favorite!! Looks so delicious.. Beautiful photos and great post :) xo akiko
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  2. UnknownJanuary 31, 2012 at 3:32 AM

    I'm going to have to indulge in some hot cocoa tomorrow for sure! Yum!

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  3. tinajoJanuary 31, 2012 at 4:09 AM

    Now I´m craving hot chocolate BIG time, haha! :-)

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  4. SeleneJanuary 31, 2012 at 4:30 AM

    thank you!! this afternoon i'm drinking a delicious hot chocolate! <3

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  5. UnknownJanuary 31, 2012 at 4:59 AM

    Yum, I can never have enough chocolate! Peppermint and chocolate are the best!

    xo Mary Jo

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  6. Kristin HJanuary 31, 2012 at 6:13 AM

    MMMM nam, you are having me drooling here!!
    Have a nice day!

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  7. Tulips & TulleJanuary 31, 2012 at 6:28 AM

    Looks amazing!

    I'd appreciate if you stopped by Tulips&Tulle soon!

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  8. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2012 at 8:13 AM

    Mm, I have been in one of those moods lately, to pick up a book with a warm hot chocolate coco resting on my lap.

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  9. JillianJanuary 31, 2012 at 8:23 AM

    I've been dying to try Mexican chocolate! I have a feeling I'd fall in love with it. Then again, it's chocolate, so that's pretty easy to say. Great post. I know what I'll be having tonight before bed.

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  10. hope in high heelsJanuary 31, 2012 at 9:14 AM

    They ALL look amazing. Now if you'll excuse me, I have a sudden chocolate craving I need to address!

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  11. Casa Très ChicJanuary 31, 2012 at 9:22 AM

    I love hot chocolate, but now, here in Brasil, someone could melt, literally.
    Beautiful post, I miss winter so much.
    Hugs
    Tereza

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  12. Priscilla JoyJanuary 31, 2012 at 10:25 AM

    Looks absolutely delicious.
    Enjoy every little bit of it.
    xx

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  13. B. in the KnowJanuary 31, 2012 at 10:27 AM

    THose all look so delicious! I love drinking the real hot chocolate - like the French style. It is so rich and amazing.
    Much love,
    B

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  14. Jaime @ laviejaimeJanuary 31, 2012 at 10:36 AM

    yummy- i like the idea of cayenne & chocolate.

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  15. {The Perfect Palette}January 31, 2012 at 10:41 AM

    i love drinking chocolate.

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  16. Tiffany KadaniJanuary 31, 2012 at 10:52 AM

    I could use a few cups of that right now. With a toasted marshmallow? Yum!

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  17. SvevaJanuary 31, 2012 at 1:10 PM

    so delicious!

    http://rueoh.blogspot.com/

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  18. UnknownJanuary 31, 2012 at 1:31 PM

    I love hot chocolate! I have not tried white hot chocolate or with chile or cayenne pepper but I really want to!

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  19. A Crimson KissJanuary 31, 2012 at 1:37 PM

    Mmmm, hot chocolate...I love mine with plenty of chili!

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  20. Hilliary MeisnerJanuary 31, 2012 at 1:56 PM

    They all look delicious!

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  21. AlexaJanuary 31, 2012 at 2:09 PM

    Oh they all look so incredibly yummy. I'm in the mood for some right now! :)

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    1. OJanuary 31, 2012 at 2:19 PM

      This looks really good and super comfy after being outside in the cold!

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  22. StephanieJanuary 31, 2012 at 2:24 PM

    I am trying to be good and you're making me want chocolate now! Hmm ... so so yummy!

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  23. A Very Sweet BlogJanuary 31, 2012 at 2:24 PM

    I am such a fan of hot chocolate. You've given me some ideas! Thanks! :D
    http://www.averysweetblog.com/

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  24. MosaMuseJanuary 31, 2012 at 2:54 PM

    its too warm for hot chocolate today (thankfully!)
    loving the first pic
    xo
    MosaMuse

    MosaMuse.blogspot.com

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  25. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2012 at 2:56 PM

    Consider this post bookmarked!
    I'm always looking for tasty chocolate recipes and I'm a big fan of the chocolate chilli combo ;-)

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  26. DeborahJanuary 31, 2012 at 3:19 PM

    I love hot chocolate and now it snows here! Perfect!

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  27. Life Through Preppy GlassesJanuary 31, 2012 at 3:36 PM

    completely agree with you! Love a good cup of hot chocolate, especially mexican hot chocolate.

    http://lifethroughpreppyglasses.blogspot.com

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  28. Yelena StarikovaJanuary 31, 2012 at 3:54 PM

    Mmmm...Yamm, In Spain it's really popular to have hot chocolate! Great Images!

    Yelena,
    Glamthings.com

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  29. Gawgus things...January 31, 2012 at 4:05 PM

    Oh wow! These are amazing - anything that says chocolate has my interest!

    Emma xx

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  30. NedaJanuary 31, 2012 at 4:05 PM

    I love hot chocolate...especially made the European way! Love these images! xx

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  31. - mariiJanuary 31, 2012 at 6:09 PM

    i love hot chocolate *.*

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  32. UnknownJanuary 31, 2012 at 6:21 PM

    I want to drink all these lovely looking items!!! Aimee
    www.new-yorkdoll.blogspot.com
    xxx

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  33. SamJanuary 31, 2012 at 7:05 PM

    Even though its so hot here, your yum looking pictures have tempted me into having a cup of hot choc!

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  34. BrandiJanuary 31, 2012 at 7:06 PM

    I love a good hot chocolate -- especially when it's snowy -- but right now I'm kicking myself for leaving my pizzelle maker at my parents' home over the holidays!

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  35. Closet FashionistaJanuary 31, 2012 at 10:28 PM

    Mmmmmm, oh how I LOVE hot chocolate, perfect for those cold winter days :D
    http://www.closet-fashionista.com/

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  36. TanJanuary 31, 2012 at 10:55 PM

    YUM! I'm (surprisingly/disappointingly) not a hot chocolate fan but this post is making me want to steam up a mug of cocoa!

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  37. Style, She WroteJanuary 31, 2012 at 11:10 PM

    Wow, Elie! These chocolate drinks look AMAZING. Certainly better than the instant stuff I get at work... xo style, she wrote

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  38. ClaireFebruary 1, 2012 at 1:00 AM

    mmm, i love hot chocolate so much. i love the moroccan mint tea lattes from coffee bean cuz they're chocolate and mint!

    http://spinning-threads.blogspot.com

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  39. kristinaFebruary 1, 2012 at 1:12 AM

    all of this looks DELICIOUS!! and i love your new blog look, very pretty!!
    xoxo, kristina

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  40. honey my heartFebruary 1, 2012 at 4:17 AM

    i must drink chocolate... now!! the nights are really chilly and some hot chocolate would be perfect.

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