Happy Tuesday!

I make adult milkshakes, so I am totally on board with this.

Hot Chocolate Part 2

I got to thinking about all the ways you can modify hot chocolate and personalize it. I decided to list all the different add in ideas that I have come across.


Grown Up Versions: Add in Kahlua, Vanilla Vodka, or Irish Cream


Top it: Roasted marshmallow, flavored whip cream, any type of sprinkles

Add extracts: ½ teaspoon of maple, orange, or almond after you remove the cocoa from the heat

Spice it up: with 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, chili powder or pumpkin pie spice to the cocoa powder

Add in some coffee to make a lovely mocha!
 
Mix ins:

Marshmallows

Butterscotch Chips

Caramel

Chocolate shavings

Creamy Peanut Butter or Nutella

Mix in crushed candy: peanut butter cups, Butterfinger, toffee, Red hots, peppermints

Marshmallow Creme

Ice cream

Flavored syrups

Fun Stir Sticks:

Candy Cane

Cinnamon Stick

Chocolate coated spoons

How do you do your hot chocolate? I'm a sucker for all things chocolate and peppermint. You could make this for a holiday party and have a hot chocolate bar.
 

If you like Pina Coladas...

Happy Labor Day! In the spirit of pretending summer isn’t over, I bring you PINA COLADAS! I discovered this creamy pina colada recipe a few years ago. Yummy deliciousness ensued. I have made it so many times that I have it memorized. It’s my go to recipe for any celebration. Try it, you’ll like it. (or LUB it)

1/2 bottle rum
1 can cream of coconut
1 pint half and half
1 quart of pineapple juice
1 can pineapple chunks
4 tsp honey

Blend all ingredients in a blender. OR leave out ice and serve over ice. ENJOY!

As always, adding whip cream, little umbrella, wedge of pineapple, cherry, shredded coconut or other garnishment is recommended.