Happy National Hot Chocolate Day!

Be Still Hot Chocolate midweststoryteller.com

I’ll be honest. If the super bowl failed to take place, I probably wouldn’t know it until I got out and about and some grief-stricken fan informed me and even at that, I’d give it a shrug, try my best to register sympathy and concern and force myself to say, “Really? Oh, my!”

But they had better not cancel National Hot Chocolate Day! I’m into this one – big time! I can hear your shouts of “Amen!” to that. It gives us all permission to stop, smell the cocoa and just be still for a bit while we enjoy that mug (or, in my case, tankard, says Smuffy) of smooth chocolate wonderfulness.

But what about those of us who are watching the waistline or those who have come to the realization that, if we care about our health, sugar has got to go?

Celebrate with me! Follow this link to my original post entitled, “Did Someone Say Chocolate” for a healthy version of Not Apologizin’ Hot Chocolate that those of us who love that deep, dark chocolate flavor will fall in love with.

Speaking of love, within that post is a great recipe for Eat ‘Em All Chocolate Covered Strawberries – another way to indulge without the sugar and without sacrificing yummy flavor. This recipe will carry you through Valentine’s Day without the guilt.

Chocolate Covered Strawberries and a Cup of Tea www.midweststoryteller.com

Click on the FREE PRINTABLE banner at the bottom of the original post and you’ll be able to easily print those out to add to your recipe collection.

I’m off now to find my tankard and indulge. In case you’re a little foggy on where to begin, let me show you the ingredients that will help you get the most out of National Hot Chocolate Day –

Hot Chocolate and Kitten Time www.midweststoryteller.com

That’s right! All you need to make your day complete:

  1. Cozy Chair
  2. Furry Throw
  3. One Tankard (or maybe two) Not Apologizin’ Hot Chocolate
  4. One Sleepy Kitten

Gather your supplies and enjoy!

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