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Mexicocoa - cooking videos online. Caramel Hot Chocolate. Share on Pinterest Have you ever wondered, why do we call it hot cocoa half of the time and hot chocolate the other half of the time?

Caramel Hot Chocolate

The answer is very simple really and makes complete sense. Hot cocoa is made from cocoa powder, therefor it doesn’t have the cocoa butter in it and hot chocolate is made from chocolate (which contains both the cocoa and cocoa butter). It seems pretty obvious and I had never really thought about why there are two names, until I went to post this recipe and was wondering what to call it. You may have noticed my set today is dun duh duh dah – snow!

As you see because of that I will always love hot cocoa and not just because of it’s silky smooth, warm chocolaty decadence. Share on Pinterest Share on Pinterest I don’t usually show the set (and don’t you love how I call it a “set” like I’m some pro photographer – I wish =), but this my view, peering out the window after I nearly froze my hands off getting the above pics. Share on Pinterest. Ultimate hot chocolate with honeycomb cookies Recipe. Raspberry Hot Chocolate. Hot Cocoa. See Ya, Starbucks! 9 Festive Coffee Drinks to Make at Home. When Jack Frost starts nipping at our noses, nothing gets us roasty-toasty from the inside out like a festive coffee drink.

See Ya, Starbucks! 9 Festive Coffee Drinks to Make at Home

But ho-ho-hold up just a minute. Those tasty, peppermint-sprinkled, mocha-infused, chocolate-laced beverages tend to be high in calories, fat, and sugar. A Venti-sized Starbucks White Chocolate Mocha with whipped cream, for example, weighs in at 580 calories—the same amount as 6 tablespoons of mayo! Even if you don’t intentionally choose an extra-large, extra-sugary drink, whipped cream, sweeteners, flavored syrups, and half-and-half come standard.

All the extras can pack on the calories and sugar, turning your afternoon pick-me-up into the equivalent of a warmed-up ice cream sundae. Instead of skipping the daily dose of caffeine altogether—or sipping on austere black coffee—try your hand at making these popular coffee drinks at home. Note: All calorie counts are based on a 12 ounce Starbucks drink made with whole milk and without whipped cream. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Mrs Bishop's Bakes and Banter: Griddle Pan Waffles and EPIC Hot Chocolate Recipe. For those of you who, like me, watch every festive cookery programme going, you've probably already discovered this amazing hot chocolate and waffles combo - the recipes were featured on Jamie Oliver's festive food programme this Christmas, and as soon as I saw it I knew I just HAD to make them.

Mrs Bishop's Bakes and Banter: Griddle Pan Waffles and EPIC Hot Chocolate Recipe

Jamie's recipe means you can make delicious waffles at home without a waffle iron - you just need a griddle pan or frying pan - hooray! The waffles can be served with maple or golden syrup, fruits, or the classic bacon/syrup combo! Alternatively, you can make his awesome "epic" hot chocolate, slice up the waffle and dunk the waffle soldiers into the thick choccie mix! *heaven* I really loved the idea of making your own hot chocolate powder - I've now made a giant jar full of the lovely stuff. I hope you enjoy the recipe - and do have a go - it makes an amazingly luxurious weekend brunch, and most of us are likely to have the majority of the ingredients in the store cupboard. :-) ingredients method. The Best Hot Chocolate.

Calories are simply a unit of energy.

The Best Hot Chocolate

If you eat more than you use up, you might gain weight, or lose it if you don't eat enough. The amount you need depends on your age, gender and how physically active you are, but the average person needs around 2,000 calories a day. Video: Creamy Hot Cocoa. Creamy Hot Cocoa Recipe. Peppermint hot chocolate recipe. Peppermint Hot Chocolate Recipe : Mint Hot Chocolate. Hey there, darlin!

Mint Hot Chocolate

I see you're new here. Check out my monthly newsletter, where I send out free recipes and giveaway lots of cookbooks and fun kitchen gadgets. I've also got a new book out, which I wrote to celebrate my favorite things ever: pasta and CHEESE. For Melt I've developed 75 inspired flavor combinations, ranging from fresh, cheesy salads to hearty casseroles to creamy stovetop macs. Love cheese? I am completely and utterly in love with mint hot chocolate. If you’re making hot cocoa for adults, feel free to substitute peppermint schnapps for the mint extract — or drop in a shot of espresso for an extra jolt. Hot Chocolate Mint recipe. Fresh Mint Hot Chocolate. Intro Our days are filled this time of year.

Fresh Mint Hot Chocolate

So much extra activity and traditions to cross off the list I’m finding myself more than ever longing for days that extend to 36 hours rather than 24. I’m not complaining one bit. When the activities include; Eating, Christmas tree acquiring, cookie decorating, eating, hot chocolate drinking, Christmas light seeing, party go-ing, eating, marshmallow making, etc., there really is nothing to complain about. But in the back of my mind amid the chaos of the holiday planning I feel the mounting of a fresh start. A friend recently said to me that her favorite holiday is New Years.

Fresh Mint Hot Cocoa. Choc-mint Hot Chocolate Recipe. Mint Hot Chocolate. Peppermint Hot Mocha Recipe. Copycat Recipes: Starbucks Peppermint Mocha. Peppermint Hot Chocolate.