tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-258431463372570480.post2385871503615605227..comments2023-12-13T04:08:28.957-06:00Comments on Halcyon Days: A Cup of Good Hot Chocolate for a Rainy Daysandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17355232032181406759noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-258431463372570480.post-37761884183535450542012-10-13T11:22:08.065-05:002012-10-13T11:22:08.065-05:00I'll take all the night caps I can get if they...I'll take all the night caps I can get if they include chocolate. In small doses, as they say. Hasn't it been scientifically proven that chocolate lifts our spirits? Gives us a sense of well being?sandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17355232032181406759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-258431463372570480.post-62776705401311463732012-10-13T11:20:42.549-05:002012-10-13T11:20:42.549-05:00Ovaltine! Now that's a blast from the past. Ha...Ovaltine! Now that's a blast from the past. Haven't drank that in years. Was such a part of childhood, though.sandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17355232032181406759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-258431463372570480.post-42744595973198706322012-10-13T11:19:55.988-05:002012-10-13T11:19:55.988-05:00Anna, I tried the link and it didn't work. Ple...Anna, I tried the link and it didn't work. Please consider sending the recipe or posting on your blog. I have seen recipes for chocolate using the chilis, the Mexican/Aztec method, and your recipe, with its potent dark chocolate taste would be a joy to try. Thanks!sandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17355232032181406759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-258431463372570480.post-91157087997090864702012-10-13T11:17:53.243-05:002012-10-13T11:17:53.243-05:00I am not familiar with the Fry's cocoa you men...I am not familiar with the Fry's cocoa you mention. Any chocolate is good chocolate! The next time I need to purchase, I will investigate that kind. Thanks for stopping by and have a beautiful autumn weekend, Helen!<br />sandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17355232032181406759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-258431463372570480.post-1741302606031983412012-10-13T11:16:30.682-05:002012-10-13T11:16:30.682-05:00The cup of chocolate did wonders to lift my spirit...The cup of chocolate did wonders to lift my spirits! I highly recommend it. Pray for a rainy day!sandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17355232032181406759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-258431463372570480.post-77202235253595880012012-10-13T11:15:49.389-05:002012-10-13T11:15:49.389-05:00I suppose I was in a playful mood when I posted th...I suppose I was in a playful mood when I posted this! Bring on more rainy days if that means another cup of hot chocolate. By the time I'm writing this, Saturday morning, the sky is clear, the sun is out and it's a beautiful, but windy, autumn day. Happy weekend to you and the cat boys!sandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17355232032181406759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-258431463372570480.post-67143471987036263032012-10-13T08:13:39.903-05:002012-10-13T08:13:39.903-05:00I am not used to hot chocolate, never had it in my...I am not used to hot chocolate, never had it in my childhood, but chocolate during the winter months as such or with tea ( herbal too ) in the evening is a good " night cap ".<br />Healthy, no way, but psychologically - yes!mettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13732534795009852825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-258431463372570480.post-19972982247234640882012-10-13T00:29:56.613-05:002012-10-13T00:29:56.613-05:00I love the Hot Chocolate made in the Godiva stores...I love the Hot Chocolate made in the Godiva stores, but at home I usually make Ovaltine.Berylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08386043271411304736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-258431463372570480.post-86839675581134566512012-10-12T21:27:21.679-05:002012-10-12T21:27:21.679-05:00I wasn't a big fan of hot chocolade until I fo...I wasn't a big fan of hot chocolade until I found this one: http://www.whittard.co.uk/hot_chocolate/chilli_hot_chocolate.htm<br />it's not gooey like pudding but has the substance similar to cocoa with a potent dark chocolate taste. The hint of chilli added spices it up a bit and is perfect for dreary foogy evenings.coffeeaddicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08719243899202995984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-258431463372570480.post-18188391795289941642012-10-12T21:10:08.021-05:002012-10-12T21:10:08.021-05:00Hello Sanda
This looks delicious. I used have a ...Hello Sanda<br /><br />This looks delicious. I used have a box of Fry's Cocoa in my pantry and must replace it, as it was a good for those times when one needs comfort, such as a thunderstorm or heavy rain<br /><br />Have a lovely weekend<br /><br />Helen xxhelen tilstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02791882664528962799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-258431463372570480.post-63746515986750202852012-10-12T19:23:12.077-05:002012-10-12T19:23:12.077-05:00Well, yum! Haven't had a cup of hot chocolate...Well, yum! Haven't had a cup of hot chocolate in ages. I'm going to keep it in mind for our first rainy day.<br /><br />DarlaDarlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02729017606957829830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-258431463372570480.post-52717497685254540362012-10-12T14:52:22.083-05:002012-10-12T14:52:22.083-05:00Ha ha, so cute. I don't do hot chocolate in g...Ha ha, so cute. I don't do hot chocolate in general but in a bind I run through the cupboards and look for chocolate to mix with hot milk. : )<br /><br />We too had pouring rain and now it looks delightful. Happy weekend Sanda!MrsLittleJeanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08261467265044347736noreply@blogger.com