Drinking mocha hot chocolate. The cup warming my left hand as the steam from the mug excites my senses. Hot drinking-chocolate; a 2,500 year old tradition, nectar of the Gods, symbol of wealth and power. Today, it’s just as alluring. Made with full-bodied coconut milk, it is rich, aromatic, and heavily satisfying. The crisp, inky feel of a newspaper in my right hand, seems sadly, like a tradition of the past. Catching up on a Rick Nichols article on Cassoulets that I missed while in Spain. Cassoulet… Mmmmm. Another rich, full-bodied, traditional form of comfort. France, why are you so far away? Bistrot La Minette you are thankfully just around the corner- see you soon! Mornings are perfect for indulgent thoughts.
Filed under: Bites, Food Thoughts, Sips Tagged: | Cassoulets, Food Thoughts, Hot Drinking Chocolate, Rick Nichols
