Snow drifts softly down from the heavens, alighting itself on the frozen ground, building up into a blanket of white that covers all the unattractive brown. It fills my home with a gentle, white light. All is quiet outside. None but a few brave souls are willing to venture out and for a moment peace and calm reign on a busy street in the city.
My firstborn is upstairs getting a bath. I can hear his little baby talk and squeals of laughter when the water splashes up into his sweet face. My second child is snug as a bug in my belly, not inclined at all to come and join us in this beautiful world.
It's a good moment to sit and watch the weather float by, a mug of homemade hot chocolate steaming my face, a little peace before our world is overturned by the coming of a little baby girl.
Hot Cocoa
Serves 2
Total Time: 5 - 10 minutes
1/4 cup sugar
2 T. unsweetened cocoa
Pinch of salt
2 T. water
2 cups milk
Whisk together the sugar, cocoa and salt.
Add water and bring to a boil over medium high heat.
Boil for 2 minutes, whisking often so it doesn't burn.
Pour in the milk.
Heat until warmed through but do not boil.
Top with marshmallows if you wish.
Recipe may be doubled.
Recipe from the side of the Hershey's Unsweetened Cocoa can.
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