Grown-up Hot Chocolate

It's been a while, but I'd like revive our Weekend Things series, just not this week. I whisked together quite an adult treat this morning. Certainly a mug of hot chocolate your kids wouldn't particularly enjoy. It's bright and, that word again, zesty. (If you didn't catch our Zesty Orange Ricotta Muffins, you're missing out!) And a pinch of cayenne pepper gives it a nice kick.

I'm sure you know by now that I like making cocoa at home!

• Pumpkin Hot Chocolate
• Vegan Microwave Hot Cocoa
• Maple-Peanut Butter Hot Cocoa
• Peppermint Hot Chocolate

ZESTY ORANGE HOT CHOCOLATE

What you'll need . . . 

• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• juice 1/2 large orange
• zest from that half orange
• 1-1/2 cups unsweetened almond or soy milk
• palmful dark chocolate chips (5-10)
• pinch cayenne pepper

Method . . .

1. Whisk together the cocoa powder, sugar, and orange juice until it forms a thick paste. You may need to add a couple teaspoons water.
2. Put this paste in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Pour your almond/soy milk over top and whisk to incorporate.
3. Add in zest, vanilla extract, and chocolate chips. If you like some spice, add the cayenne.
4. Enjoy immediately.

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So, like I said. Weekend Things will return next week, but that doesn't keep me from sharing a few of my favorites today.

Here's some fun stuff I read/saw/liked or felt inspired by recently.

• What City Should You Actually Live In? via BuzzFeed (Portlandia for me!)
• Introvert / Extravert Quiz via About.com (I'm in the middle)
• Strength + Agility Equipment would be awesome for our home gym
• Pretty sure THIS is Stephen in 35 years
• I bought LUSH Henna Hair Dye to try out. In red. More details soon.
• I'm a sucker for this Blooming Monogram -- might DIY it in the spring.
• Holy, holy, holy: Saveur's Pizza Margherita -- perfection!
• So, no surprise I absolutely adore this Simple + Gold Monogram Necklace
• Love this Daily Page Notepad plan to keep organized.

On Writing Chapter Three lately:

• Babywearing + 2 Year Old
• Upside Down Thinking, positives out of negatives
• The (New) Play Room
• Toddler Leggings That Won't Break the Bank
• Guiding Words for the New Year
• Working On Independent Play

HAPPY FRIDAY!

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