This is a favorite of mine from the artist Leigh Standley of Curly Girl Design. https://www.curlygirldesign.com
Her cards are creatively delightful and her words are always on point.
With the New Year here and so many, including myself, feeling less than optimistic amidst the talk of yet another new variant and the unsettled feeling that prevails, the words on the card : “rejoice in the joy of the small things” is a necessity and good advice. It’s important to find our joys where we can and even in the most simple pleasures.
In January, cozying up with a mug of hot chocolate is indeed a simple, but joyful pleasure. It is one for sure to bring a smile and comfort .
And the best hot chocolate I have ever had was in Paris at Les Deux Magots. For decades Les Deux Magots was the gathering spot for artists, writers, and creative luminaries. Their sweetened concoction of melted chocolate is thick and decadent and delicious. Their recipe is surely a secret , but this comes close. Enjoy and indulge!
Parisian Inspired Hot Chocolate
4 servings
2 cups whole milk
4 ounces 60% cacao chocolate, finely chopped
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- In a small saucepan, bring milk to a boil over medium heat.
- Whisk in chocolate and sugar until blended.
- Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until completely smooth and heated through and thick. (Do not allow to boil).
- Stir in vanilla extract. Divide among cups and serve immediately.
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