...with peppermint cocoa.
I'm on "winter break". Yesterday it snowed, so I was completely grateful that I didn't have to drive home in that white monstrosity. If you had to, I don't envy you...and I hope you got home safely.
So on my second day of non-work, I had every intention of getting half of my wrapping done. And then I ran out of boxes. So I have four presents in boxes. Wrapping paper has not been cut yet. I suppose I could knock out a couple before I go to bed. Instead, I opted for some hot cocoa. Peppermint cocoa to be exact.
After I had the taste of peppermint in my mind, I realized that I left my stash of candy canes in my desk at school. Next best thing? Andes peppermint baking chips of course! And in my attempt to be quick and somewhat healthy, I like my Ovaltine. Perhaps this is just another sign that I'm getting old. Besides, I save my cocoa powder for baking. :p
Impromptu Peppermint Cocoa
8 oz. milk
4 tbs. Ovaltine
1/2 tsp. Andes peppermint crunch baking chips
Whipped cream (optional)
Directions: Warm milk in the microwave about 1 1/2 minutes. Add Ovaltine. Add peppermint chips. (Once you stop stirring and let the cocoa rest, red flecks from the chips float on top -- Weird or festive? You decide!) Top with whipped cream. Yum.
On a side note, I've been wanting my own whipped cream aerosol can. On my several visits to Amazon these past few weeks, I've been looking at them, questioning if it's truly worth the (rather small) investment. I'm torn.
I'm going to curl up on the couch now, and watch
