Whittards Hot Choc.

[Pippa]

The advert for this looks enticing, anyone tried it? I think it might be hot chocolate weather. How do you like yours? With cream, a flake or marshmallows?

[baab95]

No I haven't tried this one, but it might not be available here. I have however tried the new Lindt Hot Chocolate (which is essentially flakes/shavings of beautiful luscious chocolate) and it was divine. Oh, my other favourite is Green & Black's Hot Choc. drink, I drink this when I really should be having a cup of tea. As for accompaniments, I prefer my hot chocolate unadulterated.

[TIGGYWINKLE]

Baab, where did you get the Lindt hot chocolate? The are my favourite chocs, so I can imagine how good the hot chocolate is? Thanks

[jazzactivist]

Mmmm! Mmmm! Pippa, I agree with you that it looks like hot chocolate weather. I prefer mocha, which a bit of coffee in the hot choc to add a bit more depth to the flavour. I like G and B too, Baab, and the Lindt one sounds good. However, I just buy the Co-op Fair Trade one which is very nice. Ideally I like a good thick swirl of cream on top, a dusting of cinnamon, and a flake or thin crispy biscuit on the side. Gosh! Just off to make some now, in fact...

[sandybay]

This thread should be censored !!!! Chocolate cravings now in full swing...

[souter girl]

I agree! Is it right to have this thread before the watershed? As for swirls of cream and flakes and dustings of cinnamon..................!!

[baab95]

Tiggywinkle: I purchased the divine Lindt at my local supermarket. I'd ask about it at your local supermarket and see if they can get it in. It wasn't cheap, but it is a truly indulgent drink-I'm addicted!

[TIGGYWINKLE]

Thank you Baab. I'll have a search around, and then use it as a treat for really miserable nights.

[Rustic Pumpkin]

I love Whittards Hot Chocolate with Chilli added. Yummylicious!

As I do not like milk, I make all my hot chocolate drinks and cocoa (Green & Blacks) with soy milk (unsweetened). In the middle of winter, I always add a dash of some liquer, such as Cherry Brandy or Frangelico.

Sometimes, if I am using the sort that you just add water to, I add a mug of coffee instead of plain water for a delicous mocha drink.

Whipped cream, mini marsh mallows, sprinkles etc all find thier way in depending on my mood.

[Oola]

Never thought about adding liquer, now you've definitely got me thinking Rustic! Always wanted to try chilli and chocolate too - find it an intriguing combination.

[Rustic Pumpkin]

Never thought about adding liquer, now you've definitely got me thinking Rustic! Always wanted to try chilli and chocolate too - find it an intriguing combination.

They are a combination made in heaven! Try Lindt 70% with chilli, too! I bought a Lindt one that had a sort of jam in the middle, that wasn't good, but the plain chocolate with chilli is fab.

Try a square (no more) of dark chocolate next time you make chilli con carne (or chilli NON carne!) Just melt it in and it takes the dish to a new dimension.

[Shelli]

Ah the Mexican Way - Arriba!!

My lovely friend introduced me to chocolate in chilli con carne a few years ago - she had been in Mexico travelling & performing with the circus - I often feel very dull in comparison to this very interesting friend!!

Hot chocolate is wonderful with a splash of rum - cinnamon whisked in and also dusted on top of whipped cream and marshmallows - what time is it? damn, 12 hours until bedtime!!

Shelli X

[Clunkshift]

Thank goodness swmbo hasn't seen this thread!
she's an insulin dependant diabetic but it is amazing how often I find part bars of dark chocolate in the cooking ingredients cupboard. She has to hide it from our daughter who would be a chocoholic given half a chance.
I am not tempted at all, I'm strictly savoury in my tastes.

I bet your respective OH's don't realise the extent of your choc cravings ladies!

Clunk

[Crocus]

Oh Clunk, not even one teeny weeny little piece of chocolate? xx

[Rustic Pumpkin]

I bet your respective OH's don't realise the extent of your choc cravings ladies!

Clunk

Do I detect a hint of impending blackmail? :) ;)

[JacquiMcR]

Hot chocolate is one of those things that I always feel I should like, but I just don't. I don't know why, because I love chocolate and other sweet things but just not the drink. My hubby on the other hand is a big fan and he loves the Whittard christmas hot chocolate, which is white chocolate with lovely smelling bits (can't remember what). He always has this in his christmas stocking.

[Katelb]

Hi Rustic,you have really tempted me with two things,I love the idea of liquouer(sp?)
in hot chocolate ,very civilised! also the idea of putting a little dark chocolate into a chilli,I can feel a chilli coming on!!.
I don't have ordinary milk now (lactose intolerance) but recently,my friend and I went into Starbucks and had a hot chocolate with whipped cream on top,and they made it with soya milk which was really quite good .I must try Whittards hot chocolate next!

[Rustic Pumpkin]

Hi Rustic,you have really tempted me with two things,I love the idea of liquouer(sp?)
in hot chocolate ,very civilised! also the idea of putting a little dark chocolate into a chilli,I can feel a chilli coming on!!.
I don't have ordinary milk now (lactose intolerance) but recently,my friend and I went into Starbucks and had a hot chocolate with whipped cream on top,and they made it with soya milk which was really quite good .I must try Whittards hot chocolate next!

I am not lactose intolerant but simply prefer soy milk to cow's milk. I don't like cow's milk at all. In fact, I only like milk in 'solid' form, that is cheese, chocolate, cream etc!

[Crocus]

I haven't tasted Whittard's chocolate, so can't give any comment on it, but, I don't like white chocolate at all, it's to sweet. x

[sunflower]

When I make my Christmas cake I always buy some cheap Brandy to go in the cake and soak the cake every fortnight up until Christmas. I just love Hot chocolate with a touch of Brandy in it. It's really very very very nice!!