Make Hot Chocolate the Old Fashioned Way
"Would You Like a Cup of Cocoa This Morning?" ~ My Mom
How My Mother Made Hot Chocolate
Nothing Fancy, but so good!
Mom would put one cup of milk in a small saucepan on the stove on medium heat. Then she would take about two heaping teaspoons of Hershey's Cocoa (unsweetened) and an equal amount of sugar, and mix them in a cup with a few teaspoons of hot water to make a smooth syrup.Watching the milk to make sure it didn't burn on the bottom, she would gradually stir it into the cup with the chocolate mixture. It only took about two or three minutes to make hot chocolate this way. If she was making more than one cup, she poured the chocolate mixture (times how many cups, of course) into the pan on the stove rather than mix each cup separately.
The most important thing to remember. . .
Don't let the milk burn. If you can't watch it constantly, use a double boiler, or a pan with boiling water under the pan with the milk.
How Do You Like Your Hot Chocolate?
Plain
With Marshmallows
Whipped Cream
Cinnamon Sticks
Peppermint Sticks
Sprinkles
Hot Chocolate Gift Idea
Prepare homemade chocolate mix by blending equal parts unsweetened cocoa powder with granulated sugar. Add some cinnamon and peppermint sticks for stirers and choose some chocolate mugs and you have a very simple, but thoughtfully handmade (or at least hand assembled) gift. Spode Blue Room Sentiment Mug -- Chocolate a perfect substance in an imperfect world.
Spode Blue Room Sentiment Mug -- Chocolate a perfect substance in an imperfect world.
Amazon Price: (as of 07/05/2009)
* Each packed in a Blue Room window box
* Makes a great gift for family and friends
* Dishwasher and microwave safe
* Made of high quality Earthenware
* 4 inch tall, 16 ounce
French Hot Chocolate Powder in Canister with Scoop
French Hot Chocolate Powder in Canister with Scoop - 2.2 lbs.
Amazon Price: (as of 07/05/2009)
Only the finest cocoa beans have been selected to produce this traditional powdered Chocolate. Powerfully flavorful, the richness of its body yields undertones of fruitiness, which blend with the natural vanilla for a subtle and smooth finish. The careful roasting of the beans selected from renowned provenances brings out the excellence of the natural aroma ofthe cocoa beans ripened in the tropics. Directions: place 2 tablespoons in a cup or mug. Add hot milk. Stir briskly.
Hot Chocolate Mugs
Hot Chocolate Mugs by BIA Cordon Bleu - Set of 4
Amazon Price: (as of 07/05/2009)
These charming porcelain mugs will make hot or cold chocolate drinks even more delicious. This set comes with four mugs, each embossed with a different variation of chocolate drinks. Microwave and dishwasher safe. Check out our hot chocolate accessories and make a set. 4 inches h. - 12 oz.
Chocolat Ideal
Chocolat Ideal, Art Poster by Alphonse Marie Mucha
Amazon Price: $45.50 (as of 07/05/2009)
* Print Title: Chocolat Ideal
* Artist: Alphonse Marie Mucha
* $6.95 Flat Shipping Rate to Continental US. No Extra Charge for Additional Prints!
* Print size: 32.0 x 23.0
Cocoa Powder - Unsweetened
Cocoa Powder - Unsweetened
Amazon Price: (as of 07/05/2009)
Ghirardelli's rich signature baking cocoa is created by a precise blend of deep roasted cocoa beans and hand-selected ingredients. Ghirardelli's premium quality ingredients and recipes used in its baking cocoa ensure your desserts will redefine chocolate indulgence.
10 ounce/283 gram canister.
Good Hot, Cioccolata
Good Hot, Cioccolata by L. Morales poster print,15.8 in. x 15.8 in.
Amazon Price: (as of 07/05/2009)
* Artist: L. Morales
* Title: Good Hot, Cioccolata
* Frame: None
* Image Dimensions: 15.75 in. W x 15.75 in. H
Ghirardelli Hot Cocoa Squares and Chocolates Christmas Holiday Gift Set Sampler
Ghirardelli Hot Cocoa Squares and Chocolates Christmas Holiday Gift Set Sampler
Amazon Price: (as of 07/05/2009)
* Ghirardelli Hot Cocoa Squares and Chocolates Christmas Holiday Gift Set Sampler
* Each box comes with Four Beautiful gift mugs filled with delicious Ghirardelli items
* 1 Milk Chocolate set, 1 Dark chocolate set, 1 White Mint Set, and 1 60 percent Cacao Set
* Makes a great Holiday/Christmas gift
* Perfect for that special someone in your life
Back to Basics Stainless Coco Latte Hot Drink Maker
Back to Basics CM300BLSS Cocoa Latte Maker, Stainless
Amazon Price: $48.45 (as of 07/05/2009)
The Cocoa Latte Hot Drink Maker brings the caf experience home. Automatically heat whip and mix instant cocoa coffee and tea into frothy cafe-style drinks. The auto shut-off ensures that drinks won t be overheated. The 32-ounce container with a twist and lock lid and non-stick heating element is safe and easy to clean. Includes 35 delicious hot drink recipes. Available in White or Brushed Chrome with transparent Carafe.
Enlightened Chocolate: More Than 200 Decadently Light, Lowfat, and Inspired Recipes Using Dark Chocolate and Unsweetened Cocoa P
Enlightened Chocolate: More Than 200 Decadently Light, Lowfat, and Inspired Recipes Using Dark Chocolate and Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
Amazon Price: $17.21 (as of 07/05/2009)
Enlightened Chocolate is the first volume in the Enlightened Cooking cookbook series by Camilla Saulsbury. Each volume unites two major trends in contemporary home cooking. First, lighter cooking, specifically recipes and ideas for cooking at home that keep fat and calories in balance. Second, quick, convenient cooking.The result of the union? Inspired cookbooks offering real solutions for today's busy, health-conscious cooks.
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seedplanter wrote...
My mom made it this way too. I wish I had the deep pan she used for it. It was a classic! Nice memory, too. Thanks for nudging my memory bank! Your photo makes me long for a nice mug of the old-fashioned cocoa.
Posted November 15, 2008
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