Have you read the label on store-bought chocolate syrup?  I did and it convinced me to start making my own homemade chocolate syrup.  Now that I have, I’ll never go back to store-bought again.  For one reason, they say a little pure cocoa is good for you, and the recipe calls for good old fashioned cocoa.  The other reason is the taste.  Of course, you can adjust the sugar to suit your individual taste.  I like my chocolate a little more dark or bitter than my kids and husband like their chocolate.  So, I mix up two batches and we’re all happy.

Having a nice hot cup of cocoa at night has been a tradition in our household since I can remember.  Finding a really good recipe for hot chocolate has been a challenge, but I’ve found some inexpensive beverage recipes that solved my dilemma.  Homemade hot chocolate gives the whole family a chance to develop their very own specialty drink.  This may even spark a bit of creativity in the kitchen and you may end up with a chef in the family.

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