A Recipe, A Bowl, A Cup and the Fireplace...

So I loveeeeee making homemade treats for my family and friends. So when that first chill makes its appearance I make the first of my homemade treats....Hot Chocolate. I love to find glass containers, fill them up, tie a ribbon around it and pass them on. There is nothing more relaxing then a cup of cocoa in front of the fireplace. Enjoy!!! This is a very old bowl that my grandmother used when I was a child. I rarely use it because I'm affraid of breaking it, but I love using glass bowls verses plastic and it brings back such sweet memories that make this time of year even sweeter.

A few simple ingredents and airtight containers are all you need to make this dry powder cocoa mix that is absolutely fabulous. Much better then store bought

And the finished product. You can use really expensive jars are just the inexpensive ones like I got from the Dollar Store. Tie a ribbon, attach a gift card and you're set to go.

Now of course you need the recipe and I must confess, its not mine. My dear friend Michelle shared it in a church cookbook. We make it every fall.

1-25oz box of powdered milk

1-13oz box of Neslte Quik

1-6oz jar of coffee cream

Mix everything together and store in airtight container. When ready to serve fill cup/mug 1/4 to 1/2 full depending on the richness you like. Add boiling water and stir. Makes 1 gallon