Happy New Year: Double Hot Chocolate

"A walk in the woods provides the perfect opportunity for kicking around some random thoughts along with leaves. Celebrate the moment with a mug of hot chocolate and something sticky and sweet"

A quote from a new cookbook Donna Hay Seasons, which happens to be one of the most beautiful cookbooks I own. 

Here are some inspiring photos I have come across, along with a "real" hot chocolate recipe. I hope you enjoy! 

Double Hot Chocolate: Serves 4 (Recipe from Donna Hay Seasons cookbook)

7 oz good quality dark chocolate, chopped

7 oz good quality milk chocolate, chopped

4 vanilla beans, split and seed scraped

1 1/3 cup heavy cream

1 cup milk

Divide the chocolate, vanilla beans and seeds between 4 mugs or glasses. Place the cream and milk over low heat and simmer for 2-3 minutes or until warmed through. Pour over chocolate, stirring until dissolved. 

"A walk in the woods provides the perfect opportunity for kicking around some random thoughts along with leaves. Celebrate the moment with a mug of hot chocolate and something sticky and sweet"

A quote from a new cookbook Donna Hay Seasons, which happens to be one of the most beautiful cookbooks I own. 

Here are some inspiring photos I have come across, along with a "real" hot chocolate recipe. I hope you enjoy! 

Double Hot Chocolate: Serves 4 (Recipe from Donna Hay Seasons cookbook)

7 oz good quality dark chocolate, chopped

7 oz good quality milk chocolate, chopped

4 vanilla beans, split and seed scraped

1 1/3 cup heavy cream

1 cup milk

Divide the chocolate, vanilla beans and seeds between 4 mugs or glasses. Place the cream and milk over low heat and simmer for 2-3 minutes or until warmed through. Pour over chocolate, stirring until dissolved.