I have a few memories of good hot chocolate. The first was in Bournemouth in the 1970s after watching The Three Musketeers at the cinema. Tall glasses with fresh whipped cream - dreamy. The second is with my own family whenever we went to the seaside. Armed with a flask of hot chocolate, a bag of marshmallows and a can of whipped cream it was the perfect way to warm up sea-swimming shivery children. There are many happy occasions when I have sipped the dark stuff; too many to mention here. However, a cup of melted chocolate on the coast in Tuscany last year was the best by far.
Whilst often thought of as a junk-food, it is actually a powerful elixir combating anxiety and stress and boosting mood and vitality. It is thought to be an aphrodisiac. Napoleon carried chocolate during his military campaigns knowing it would give him energy. Harry Potter was told it would help fight off the depressive feeling left by the dementors. I know chocolate always makes me feel happy!
If there are more snow days ahead this week, get an extra comfort fix by watching The Polar Express. The tap dancing waiters serving hot chocolate add another feel good factor.
Just to clarify; cocoa is made with cocoa powder and hot chocolate is made with small pieces of solid chocolate. Both are delicious.
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