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Hot Cocoa Comfort: 50 Recipes for Comforting Cups of Chocolate
Hot Cocoa Comfort: 50 Recipes for Comforting Cups of Chocolate | Michael Turback
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Make cocoa an everyday, year-round treat with these body- and soul-warming new takes! The everyday comfort of true hot cocoa is grounded in memories of grandma's kitchen, where slow food was a practice, not a movement. And now, rediscovery is in the air--what once was old is new again, with high-end chocolate producers creating pure cocoa powders, and these quality ingredients now compete with coffee in progressive coffeehouses and cafs. Convivial and resourceful, Cocoa Comfort invites the reader to reconsider the gentle but deep, complex flavor and amazing versatility of made-from-scratch cocoa as a simple pleasure during any moment in daily life, as well as for life's special occasions. The book recalls cocoa's ancient origins, offers instructions on tools and techniques for preparation, then stretches palate perspectives with fifty home kitchen-friendly drinks and paired small plates. These delightfully nuanced recipes include: Malted Hot Cocoa with Toasted Marshmallows Corn Flakes "Cereal Milk" Hot Cocoa After-School S'mores Hot Cocoa Peanut Butter Hot Cocoa "Good Morning" Hot Cocoa Muffins Cocoa Dunking Biscuits Red Wine Hot Cocoa Cocoa Popcorn Mexican Hot Cocoa with Chili, Cinnamon, and Mezcal Lavender Nightcap Hot Cocoa Consider Cocoa Comfort a re-introduction to an old favorite--with imaginative and original, yet accessible recipes that open the door to new possibilities.
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@julieclair @Avanders @maich @Chrissyreadit @JessieKB @Captivatedbybooks @Kshakal @TheBookHippie @LapReader @KadaGul @Ke633
Thank you to everybody who has posted that they have sent/received so far! A gentle prod to anyone who has forgotten to post for sending be sure to tag #autumncomfortswap whether or not you also tag me. #swaps #litsy #solstice

Kshakal @TheBookHippie @thebacklistbook I have received both of my packages! 🤓 2mo
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@julieclair @Avanders @maich @Chrissyreadit @JessieKB @Captivatedbybooks @Kshakal @TheBookHippie @LapReader @KadaGul @Ke633
So far I have heard from some but not all. Reminder to use #autumncomfortswap and tag me in required posts! To those I have already heard from or seen posts, thank you. To those I haven't how is it going. 😁

Kshakal @thebacklistbook mine is ready to go and will be sent out on Tuesday… I will let you know the expected arrival date! 😊 3mo
TheBookHippie I‘ve been offline but yes should go out this week. 3mo
KadaGul @thebacklistbook I already sent mine📤 📫📮and got confirmation that they were received 📪📥📦. I was going to be tied up from Labor Day weekend until mid-September, so I sent my packages early. 3mo
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thebacklistbook @KadaGul yes i did see your post 3mo
Chrissyreadit mine will be sent this week. 3mo
Captivatedbybooks Mine will be out this week. I finally got the last of it this weekend 3mo
julieclair I have sent one of mine, and the other is going out in tomorrow‘s mail. 3mo
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@julieclair @Avanders @maich @Chrissyreadit @JessieKB @Captivatedbybooks @Kshakal @TheBookHippie @LapReader @KadaGul @Ke633
Alright! August has just about flown by! Just a reminder to post when your packages are sent, when you get yours, and of course to show off your haul on the 22nd of September. #autumncomfortswap #solstice #swaps #litsy
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Kshakal Just waiting on a couple of things to be shipped and then will send mine out 😊 3mo
Captivatedbybooks Hopefully mine‘s should be mailed this weekend 3mo
julieclair Mine will be mailed sometime next week when I get back home. 3mo
Avanders Packaged up and ready to go! 3mo
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#autumncomfortswap check in. Reminder to check what items can be sent through mail to your recipient before finalizing! Packages should be in the mail to their destinations by no later than end of the month. Opening day is September 22nd. #solstice #swaps #litsy

Kshakal I am on track to send out by the end of the month! 4mo
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Captivatedbybooks Going shopping this weekend!!! 4mo
julieclair My shopping is almost complete! 4mo
Avanders On track ☺️☕️🧦🧣📖 3mo
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How's everyone's shopping going?
Just a reminder to post a photo when your package is on the way, one when you receive yours, and one for opening on september 22. #autumncomfortswap #swaps #solstice

TheBookHippie Good! It‘s fun to think of cozy fall! 4mo
julieclair Fall is my favorite season, so this swap is so fun! 🍂🍁🍂 4mo
Captivatedbybooks I will start this weekend shopping 4mo
maich Didn't started yet. But I'm stalking my match. 4mo
Avanders Same for me as @TheBookHippie and @julieclair 🤩🍁🍂🌾 4mo
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If you meant to sign up but time got away from you, you can still sneak it in. #autumncomfortswap I'll close the form around 10 am PDT https://forms.gle/z2SdXkMhoDsAbzb17 . #swaps #solstice #litsy

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thebacklistbook 6 days left!!! 5mo
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Repost for @thebacklistbook

The #AutumnComfortSwap low stakes choose your own adventure style. Choose how many people you want to send to and what level of swapping suits your budget. Sign ups are now open until end of June. Opening day will be September 22 (the autumn equinox) https://forms.gle/z2SdXkMhoDsAbzb17

The swap is open internationally. Sign ups will close down June 30 midnight Pacific daylight time.

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Just a little over two weeks left to sign up for #autumncomfortswap.
For anyone just coming out of litsy hibernation here is the link once more. Open internationally. please include your country in addresses.
#swaps #litsy #solstice
https://forms.gle/z2SdXkMhoDsAbzb17

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One month left to sign up for #autumncomfortswap see tag for link.
#solstice #swaps #litsy

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@thebacklistbook is hosting an #autumncomfortswap with signups until June 30. Open Internationally. original post:
https://www.litsy.com/web/post/2736756

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Hey all, So I'm doing a thing! The #AutumnComfortSwap. low stakes choose your own adventure style. choose how many people you want to send to and what level of swapping suits your budget. Sign ups are now open until end of June. opening day will be September 22 (the autumn equinox) https://forms.gle/z2SdXkMhoDsAbzb17
@LitsyEvents #swaps #solstice #litsy @AllDebooks

julieclair Love this! Just signed up. 😀 6mo
thebacklistbook The form for sign ups remains open until June 30th 11:59 pm. 5mo
AllDebooks ❤️ thanks for the tag x 4mo
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Had a major dental procedure this morning. I am to rest the next three days to heal. Im all set up. 🥰📖☕️ #booksheal

AmyG Feel better! 2y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks I hope you feel better soon ❤️ 2y
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ElizaMarie I hope you feel better soon. It looks like you are set up really nicely :) Also, love those beautiful nails! 2y
Bklover Oh! Dental stuff! My least favorite- hope you heal quickly! 🦷 ❤️ 2y
SheReadsAndWrites It is my least favorite as well! @BkLover Thank you! 2y
wanderinglynn Oh my. I hope you feel better soon. 💚 2y
LeslieO Ugh! Feel better soon! Love the nails!💙 2y
SheReadsAndWrites Thank you! And Thank you 💅🏻 @LeslieO 2y
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Last night I attended my first adult library program. They have Tuesday Tastings once a month. Last night was hot chocolates from around the world (Spanish,Mexican,French, & Italian). I forgot to take a picture so featured here is dark chocolate hot chocolate from The Chocolate Bar in Buffalo, Mexican Hot Chocolate from Mindy‘s Hot Chocolate Bakery at Revival Food Hall in Chicago, & drinking chocolates from around the world at The Hershey Story.

rather_be_reading omg yum!! tht sounds like fun! 6y
Lauram Was this at The Chocolate Bar? It‘s such a beautiful Cle spot. 6y
megnews @Lauram the one on the bottom left is at The Chocolate Bar in Buffalo though I have been to the one in Cleveland several times. (I live outside Cleveland.) It‘s location in the old arcade is beautiful! The other photos were from Chicago and Hershey PA. 6y
Lauram Goodness. I think I was just distracted by the photos and had a lapse in comprehension. I knew from some of your earlier posts that you were from the area (I am too) and was curious if this was at the Old Arcade location. Now that I‘ve fully read your post, I have my answer. 😉 6y
megnews @Lauram 😂it‘s no problem. I am easily distracted by chocolate too! 6y
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It's one of my favorite days of the year: National Hot Cocoa Day 😍😍 Now I know that I'm not the only one who enjoys chocolate in any form so I would LOVE to know how everyone else enjoys their hot cocoa.

I enjoy mine with crushed candy canes and mini marshmallows.

#nationalhotcocoaday

booklover984 Mini marshmallows and whipped cream topping, like reddi whip or something. Makes it so much smoother. 6y
cassareada @booklover984 I'll have to try that. That could really step up my cocoa game 😊 6y
night_shift I had some grinch hot cocoa today! 6y
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cassareada @UnidragonFrag oh that sounds amazing. I'll have to try that one too! 6y
MaleficentBookDragon I sometimes throw a little rumchata in mine. I also love whipped cream in in. 6y
night_shift It was just minty hot chocolate with green whipped green on top lol .. it was good! I usually put a little vanilla creamer in mine! 6y
cassareada @UnidragonFrag I must be thinking of the one you make with white chocolate. No matter what both sound great. 6y
cassareada @MaleficentBookDragon I haven't had it with rumchata yet, but I hear nothing but good things about it. Have you tried hot cocoa it with red wine? I'm going to attempt to make it for my next wine night. 6y
MaleficentBookDragon @cassiopia I haven't. I keep meaning to try it though. 6y
cassareada @MaleficentBookDragon I'm going to make it for Christmas Eve. I'll let you know how it turns. out. 6y
ShananigansReads With a sprinkle of cinnamon. 😋 6y
Maria514626 Oh no! I missed it! I like the type made with cinnamon. Mmmmm. 6y
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