East Village tenements and snowy trees
vintage bikes
neighborhood ladies in Peruvian hats
cool signs
stylish dogs wearing shoes
bundled-up me
my much-used-this-year galoshes***
When I got back home, there was only one right and proper thing to do: make hot chocolate! So I whipped up a little spicy dark hot chocolate on the fly. This recipe is very forgiving, so feel free to improvise according to your preferences and what ingredients you have on hand, and chances are it will still be delicious.Spicy Dark Hot Chocolate for a Snowy Day
1 1/4 cups liquid (I used 1 cup water and 1/4 cup half & half; you could use all water, all milk, soy milk - whatever you prefer. Use less liquid if you like a really thick drink.)
2-3 oz dark chocolate, chopped
1 T cocoa powder
1/4 t cinnamon
1/4 t cardamom
generous pinch sea salt
generous pinch cayenne
1 T agave nectar (or any sweetener of your choice)
Mix it all up in a saucepan over medium heat till warm and steamy. Serves 1-2, depending on your mood.
I was too excited to drink this to focus the shot
9 comments:
This looks crazy good. Hot chocolate is one of my favorite things ever. And cinnamon rolls. And a great cocktail. Hmm, maybe I should just make a list.
oooh, I love seeing the pictures of the snow! New York is so pretty right after a big snow. I wish it could always stay that way!
I do have to admit, I'm missing my east coast snowstorms here in TX. :)
MMmmm! I LOVE spicy hot chocolate. I'll try this out soon, just need to go out and buy some dark chocolate! Thanks for the recipe.
Oh wow that sounds and looks delicious!
I like a good hot chocolate, with milk, just as much as anyone, but I've been looking for a recipe that doesn't require milk, or a milk substitute. I'll give this one a try. Thanks!
oh my stars and butterflies.
i am sitting on my couch, having just made your amazingly delicious hot chocolate recipe.
it is so, so, so good. my husband agrees. there is no snow, just rain, but it doesn't matter, because i am drinking heaven in a mug.
seriously. so good.
Seeing all those pictures really makes me miss home!
I just found your blog and just wanted to tell you that I just started knitting again after many years. I have only seen a few of your PBS shows and do enjoy them.
Hopefully, our PBS station will continue to show them.
Great read thank yyou
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