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Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Wintry Warmth



We got a dusting of snow last night and the wind is howling in the mountains today.  


Janice Keeler shawl

What better way to warm up than cuddle in front of your fireplace with a snuggled under a wool shawl by Janice Keeler  sipping hot cocoa from a hand made mug by J J Jucick.

J J Jucick mug


For a different twist on the usual hot cocoa try this recipe with white chocolate - you can use up those extra candy canes from the holidays!


Recipe for Snowflake Cocoa (from allrecipes.com)

Ingredients:
2 cups whipping cream                                      
6 cups milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 12 ounce package white chocolate chips
Garnish - whipped cream, candy canes

Directions:
Stir together the whipping cream, milk, vanilla and white chocolate chips in a slow cooker.
Cover and cook on low for 2 to 2 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally, until mixture is hot and chocolate chips are melted.  Stir again before serving.  Garnish with whipped cream and candy canes.

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