Have you been looking for a fun Christmas gift to give and that comes from your kitchen? I got a really cute gift today from a good friend and colleague at work, Jessica.
Hot Chocolate on a Stick. It is so cute. Inside the bag is some chocolate ganache and a homemade marshmallow.
Maybe you can see a little better here. And there is a really cute tag on the bag explaining it all.
Here are the instructions. I can't wait to try this. Looks really good! (Will bust my diet for this one. haha.)
I took one out to get a better look at it. I am going to drink it out of these great mugs from Germany that my grandmother gave me about 25 years ago. I still have all six mugs and not a chip on one of them. I love them so much. I always think of her when I get these out at Christmastime.
Jessica said she found the recipe at this website:
http://whipperberry.com/2010/12/hot-chocolate-on-a-stick-gift-idea.html#
There are even printable tags you can use on the website above. Nice!
I found a similar recipe and tutorial at this website:
http://www.makeandtakes.com/hot-chocolate-on-a-stick
Jessica said it was her first time making her own marshmallows and that that was interesting. She said she had white, sticky stuff everywhere when she was whipping it up. I have never made my own marshmallows. My friend, Melissa (of Baking for the Boys fame) gave me homemade marshmallows one year. My, they were good. I can't even imagine making my own. I'm going to enjoy sampling this hot chocolate! Thank you, Jessica!
UPDATE:
AFTER SWEET PEA'S BATH TONIGHT, WE MADE SOME.
SHE THOUGHT IT WAS FUN TO STIR IT INTO THE HOT MILK.
IT LOOKS MIGHTY GOOD. BUT HOW DOES IT TASTE?
I HAVE TO BE HONEST. THIS IS THE BEST HOT CHOCOLATE I HAVE EVER TASTED! WOW! AND SWEET PEA AGREES! VERY RICH, CREAMY, AND SWEET!
I hope this might inspire some others who are looking for a little crafty gift to give!
Until next time,
Mama Pea
Goodness, I woke up this morning and saw your post. Then tonight when I turned on the computer I saw your post at the top of my list and couldn't figure out why no one had posted anything all day. Then I realized you have posted twice today! You are making up for lost time! Love this post and will link to it. Can't wait to try it.
Posted by: carolld | December 14, 2011 at 08:35 PM
Sweet Pea is adorable! These look so yummy going to check out the links.
Hugs,
Donna
Posted by: Donna | December 14, 2011 at 09:24 PM
Holy Smokes! I LOVE this! Jessica did a fabulous job. I love homemade marshmallows and wanted to make some soon. This will be a must try!
Posted by: Melissa | December 14, 2011 at 11:28 PM
LOVE LOVE LOVE this idea - I'm going to try it! May I use your pic [4th up from the bottom] to link to? And which recipe did you use?
Posted by: Allie | December 15, 2011 at 03:54 AM
MMM! Hot chocolate must be drunk from festive cups!
Posted by: Maggie Szafranski | December 15, 2011 at 07:59 AM
Very cool! Seen similar ones on Pinterest and want to try. Love seeing your pictures during the taste testing ;-) I actually have one of those mugs....somewhere! Merry Christmas Stephanie!
Posted by: Rene' | December 15, 2011 at 09:36 AM
This is genius. Whay did I never think of that before, and do I still have time to make some?!?
Posted by: Doris | December 15, 2011 at 11:37 AM
What a neat idea! Not only are you creative but you have very creative friends!
Posted by: Deb | December 15, 2011 at 01:02 PM
Hi Stephanie,
It is wonderful being back in the land of the living!!!
Firstly, thanks for your lovely note on my blog.. I realize how busy you are... I need a rest after I read whay you have been doing!!VBG
and BTW You are wearing your new look beautifully.Congrats on your weight loss.
I love this hot chocolate idea....I am drooling thinking about it!
Gotta go try it..Thanks for sharing...
Meanwhile...Merry Christmas to you and your family
oxox
((((hugs))))
Maggie
Posted by: Maggie Robinson | December 15, 2011 at 01:49 PM
Yum, looks delicious! Thanks for sharing the link for the recipe! :)
Posted by: Candice | December 15, 2011 at 04:32 PM
That chocolate ganache recipe looks yummy!
I've made hot chocolate on a stick using a slightly different, possibly a little easier, recipe from Givers Log. http://www.giverslog.com/?p=3290
I like that this one incorporates the marshmallow, though! I've been trying to think how one could do that reasonably.
Posted by: Jen | December 15, 2011 at 04:52 PM
What a fun idea!
I have some of those mugs too. Mine have a different pattern, but I love to use them every year.
Posted by: Lynn | December 15, 2011 at 11:04 PM
That is the cutest picture of Sweet Pea! I just love it. Thanks for the link - I may try this. Depends on how time consuming it is.
Posted by: Linda in Calif. | December 16, 2011 at 11:19 AM