Goodbye Winter, Come On Spring!


After an exhausting day working on three computers I decided to take a moment to relax in the brilliant sunshine that we are enjoying around North Georgia!

I headed out to the pool with a Hot Salted Chocolate topped with a buttery caramel and proceeded to soak up some sun.
Zena, usually content to play by herself at the pool was happy to have a little company! With great anticipation she and I wait for our Atlanta weather to warm into the mid to high 60's this week! Come on Spring!

Easy Hot Chocolate with Fresh Whipped Cream and Caramel Sauce

Serves 2

1 heaping tbsp chocolate morsels
2 tbsp hot cocoa mix
2 cups skim or low fat milk
pinch of salt

Whisk mixture until chocolate is completely melted and milk is hot but not boiling. Pour into pretty mugs, top with whipped cream and drizzle of caramel topping from you know where!
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Comments

Lindsay Eryn said…
Ohmygoodness, that looks so indulgent! I will have to try it!

I just stumbled across your blog from here: http://www.americantowns.com/ga/newnan/blogs Does that mean you're a Newnanite, too?!

Have a lovely day!

<3 Lindsay
February 12, 2011 at 6:28 PM
Home At Last said…
I am! this recipe is easy-can be adjusted to taste!
February 12, 2011 at 8:49 PM
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