Purists do it from scratch, in a simmering pot of milk, sugar, cocoa powder and a pinch of salt.
Most people pick up hot chocolate packets at the store, which brings us to this Chef-Tested, a monthly feature in which a food professional blind taste tests and rates brands commonly available at the supermarket.
We put five national brands of hot chocolate to the test. Most of them were labeled as "milk chocolate" or "milk chocolate flavored" with the exception of Land O Lakes, which was called "Chocolate Supreme."
They were all prepared using hot water, according to package directions. (Most brands say you can use milk for a richer version of cocoa.)
Our judge was Joe Suhrada, owner of Uncle Sam's All-American Chocolate Factory in Schenectady, a man who admittedly has "tasted a lot of chocolate."
Before I read the whole article I was wondering if he would try Cold Stone, sure enough it won, that my friends is a good hot chocolate mix
"In the beginning of a change, the Patriot is a scarce man, brave, hated and scorned. When his cause succeeds, however, the timid join him, for then it costs nothing to be a Patriot."
I never had one from cold stone. but we certainly will now!!!
When the INSANE are running the ASYLUM In individuals, insanity is rare; but in groups, parties, nations and epochs, it is the rule. -- Friedrich Nietzsche
“How fortunate for those in power that people never think.” Adolph Hitler
When the INSANE are running the ASYLUM In individuals, insanity is rare; but in groups, parties, nations and epochs, it is the rule. -- Friedrich Nietzsche
“How fortunate for those in power that people never think.” Adolph Hitler
1. Dip rims of cups into melted chocolate and finely chopped pecans. 2. Let cups cool upside down on parchment or waxed paper until chocolate is set. 3. Prepare Cold Stone Creamery® Dark Chocolate Cocoa as directed. 4. Pour cocoa into chocolate rimmed cups. Top with coconut whipped cream.
For Coconut Whipped Cream: 1. Place 1 cup whipping cream, 2 tablespoons coconut milk and 1 tablespoon sugar in mixing bowl. 2. Using an electric mixer, beat on high speed until stiff peaks form.
When the INSANE are running the ASYLUM In individuals, insanity is rare; but in groups, parties, nations and epochs, it is the rule. -- Friedrich Nietzsche
“How fortunate for those in power that people never think.” Adolph Hitler
1. Prepare Cold Stone Creamery® Dark Chocolate Cocoa as directed. 2. Top with Maraschino cherry whipped cream, hot fudge sauce and a cherry.
For Maraschino Cherry Whipped Cream: 1. Place 1 cup whipping cream and 4 teaspoons Maraschino cherry syrup in mixing bowl. 2. Using an electric mixer, beat on high speed until stiff peaks form.
When the INSANE are running the ASYLUM In individuals, insanity is rare; but in groups, parties, nations and epochs, it is the rule. -- Friedrich Nietzsche
“How fortunate for those in power that people never think.” Adolph Hitler
Picked some up at Wally WOrld tonight and tried it....RIGHT ON with Joe's opinionn. Best I've tated (got the Dark Chocolate one). They also have Milk Chocolate adn Milk Chocolate w/little marshmellows
JUST BECAUSE SISSY SAYS SO DOESN'T MAKE IT SO...BUT HE THINKS IT DOES!!!!! JUST BECAUSE MC1 SAYS SO DOESN'T MAKE IT SO!!!!!
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