Hot Cocoa.

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What can bring more comfort and cheer than hot cocoa? 

When I think of the warm stuff...

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I think of sipping it

-after a cold night of caroling
 -around the fireplace

 -watching a Christmas movie

 -at a Christmas brunch

-around a campfire

-while gazing at the Christmas tree 
-at a Christmas party

What is your favorite time for hot cocoa?

We had a hot cocoa bar at our Christmas party last year.  Huge hit.  Someone just mentioned it again the other day.  Whenever your guests can remember the food/drink at your party a year later, call it a success.

A variety of toppings made it fun.

The secret to the best cocoa  is to top it with fresh whipped cream.

basic whipped cream recipe

Last Christmas, my family had brunch instead of lunch.  We loved it!  It's probably our new tradition. I repeated the hot cocoa bar.  We like our cocoa creamy so I kept a crock pot of milk set on low.  You could easily use water instead.

And no, this is not our brunch.  It's a wanna be a.k.a. inspiration.

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Hot Cocoa even makes a great gift.
Who wouldn't like receiving this treat?

Best Hot Coca Mix Recipe

If you were here, I'd pour you a cup. 

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 And you know, one thing calls for another.

May you have warm and delicious memories this Christmas season!

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