Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Necessity is the mother of invention,
or discovery. My kids were clamoring for some cocoa, but we were out. It hadn’t really been cold enough, but today has become rainy and raw. So, I found this lovely alternative on the Family Fun web site. It
’s easy, easy, easy, and my husband, who doesn’t love chocolate, really liked it.

Hot vanilla
1 cup of milk
2 teaspoons of sugar
½ teaspoon of vanilla extract
whipped cream, optional
chocolate syrup, optional
cinnamon, optional
For each hot vanilla, microwave 1 cup of milk and 2 teaspoons of sugar in a mug for 90 seconds. Stir in ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract. Top with a dollop of whipped cream, a drizzle of chocolate syrup, and a dash of cinnamon, if using.

And, welcome to the neighborhood baby Kate Alexandra Mellet! We’re so happy you’re here.

5 comments:

  1. Hot Vanilla - never heard of such a thing - have you tried it with Kaluha?

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  2. If you have chocolate syrup you could make hot chocolate:) I'd like to try it with Kahlua:)

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  3. I love it! So COOL!
    I really want to try it.
    Erin

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  4. OMG...my children LOVE it!!!!
    "supper yummy" say Nolan.
    "Can we have more?"asks Katie.
    "Sure" says mom, happy they are drinking milk.
    Thanks.

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  5. Another recipe to try:
    Almond Toasty
    For each serving of milk you need:
    1 mug of milk
    2 tablespoons sugar
    1 drop almond extract
    mini marshmallows
    Ask an adult to help you warm a mug of milk in th microwave for 55 seconds stir heat 50 seconds more. Add sugar and almond top with marshmallows, stir.
    We cut back the sugar to 2 teaspoons like the vanilla
    From American Girl - Coconut's cookbook

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