A shot of this elixir is probably all we need before we go to bed.
Something warm for the spirit. A dash of spice to cool the nerves and calm us down. Lately things have been pretty hectic here, and I simply forgot all about my routine for years, I did not even have time to pour the milk to the pan and boil it for minutes! Yes, it only takes minutes but lately I found myself drifting asleep before I even noticed it. Many a time, I fell asleep whilst trying to put Couscous to bed and she would still be up whereas I am already in my la-la land.
But today, I decided to make a pot of cocoa for the three of us. A little cup for Couscous, an introduction for her already chocoholic palette. So she feels a wee bit grown-up, though I wish at times oh I so want to be her age again, spending hours of playtime, nap and mommy's cuddles.
She waited patiently, all huddled up on my hip, staring at the pot of milk until it bubbles, and the whole kitchen smells of cinnamon. Forget the television noise in the background, we were both immersed in stirring the milk and concentrating on the moments.
Moments of togetherness. A bonding time.
Something that she and I have been missing for months ever since my maternity leave is over. Those moments are precious, and if I could steal those minutes in the kitchen, so be it, I shall frame it in my memory keepsake to remember as she gets older. And whilst we do that, our drink was ready.
Such a simple drink, yet so satisfying. And whilst I am typing this and sipping my remaining cocoa, Couscous is already asleep, drifted into sweet oblivion after a small mug of cocoa. Her new found elixir of love, chocolate and everything cinnamon-y. I wish those moments would last forever, and there will be plenty more mugs of cocoa in future. And I shall enjoy these rare moments of solitude, leaving you with random excerpts of Desiderata..
Hot cinnamon cocoa
serves 2
3 tbsp dutch processed cocoa powder ( I use Valrhona for a bit of luxury)
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp sugar (more or less depending on personal taste)
1 tsp honey
2 cups fresh milk
In a milk pan, simmer the milk and all the ingredients on medium heat.
Whisk gently whilst simmering so the cocoa is well combined.
When the milk has reached boiling point, remove from heat and serve warm in individual mugs.
But today, I decided to make a pot of cocoa for the three of us. A little cup for Couscous, an introduction for her already chocoholic palette. So she feels a wee bit grown-up, though I wish at times oh I so want to be her age again, spending hours of playtime, nap and mommy's cuddles.
She waited patiently, all huddled up on my hip, staring at the pot of milk until it bubbles, and the whole kitchen smells of cinnamon. Forget the television noise in the background, we were both immersed in stirring the milk and concentrating on the moments.
Moments of togetherness. A bonding time.
Something that she and I have been missing for months ever since my maternity leave is over. Those moments are precious, and if I could steal those minutes in the kitchen, so be it, I shall frame it in my memory keepsake to remember as she gets older. And whilst we do that, our drink was ready.
Such a simple drink, yet so satisfying. And whilst I am typing this and sipping my remaining cocoa, Couscous is already asleep, drifted into sweet oblivion after a small mug of cocoa. Her new found elixir of love, chocolate and everything cinnamon-y. I wish those moments would last forever, and there will be plenty more mugs of cocoa in future. And I shall enjoy these rare moments of solitude, leaving you with random excerpts of Desiderata..
Go placidly amid the noise and the haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. Whatever your labours and aspirations in the noisy confusion of life, keep peace in your soul.With all its sham drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world.
Hot cinnamon cocoa
serves 2
3 tbsp dutch processed cocoa powder ( I use Valrhona for a bit of luxury)
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp sugar (more or less depending on personal taste)
1 tsp honey
2 cups fresh milk
In a milk pan, simmer the milk and all the ingredients on medium heat.
Whisk gently whilst simmering so the cocoa is well combined.
When the milk has reached boiling point, remove from heat and serve warm in individual mugs.
this looks wonderful
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Lovely flavorful drink... :)
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