HOT CHOCOLATE MADNESS

As much as I should heed my own advice, and grab an orange or a cup of green tea or something of the sort, I just want to swim in a giant puddle of hot chocolate.  So does D.  We are obviously, slowly, surely, going winter-stir-crazy in our abode.  Oh Spring, where are you now?  Save us from ourselves!  For now, we must sally-forth with many cups of potent beverages.

Best hot cocoa tips other than using highest quality cocoa powder (and plenty of it) -- have a big bowl of freshly whipped cream on hand, better to 'cut' the richness of the hot chocolate.  Did I just suggest 'cutting the richness' with heavy whipping cream?  I've got some things to work on.  

And, throw in a little chunk of a nice chocolate bar -- this adds yet another layer of flavor, character and body to the final product. 

Finally, a cup of serious hot cocoa is very nice the next day, cold, straight from the fridge.  It's a breakfast pudding!