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Hot Mexican Cocoa with Stone-Ground Chocolate

Posted Nov 20th 2009 1:00PM by Jennifer Iserloh
Filed under: Chocolate, Recipes, How To, Mexico, The Skinny Chef

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What makes chocolate so addictive?

Chocolate contains a variety of substances, which definitely have an effect on the mind or body chemistry. These include compounds like theobromine, the primary alkaloid in cocoa and chocolate also stimulates the heart and has many therapeutic uses.

People associate the "chocolate high" with the theobromine content, which oddly enough has a stronger biochemical effect for horses and is normally banned in horse racing since it's considered to give them a competitive edge.

Tryptophane, an essential amino acid and precursor to serotonin, that most people associate with turkey, can also be found in chocolate. Tryptophane can help to calm and relax the body, but I like chocolate simply for the fact that it's an easy way to spoil yourself! Get my recipe for Mexican hot chocolate after the jump.

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Remarkable Hot Chocolates - Slashfood Ate (8)

Posted Feb 3rd 2009 10:00AM by Max Shrem
Filed under: Recipes, On the Blogs, How To, Slashfood Ate, America, France, Hot chocolate, Mexico

Hot Chocolate for TwoI grew up on Swiss Miss hot chocolate - cocoa powder and hot water, as simple as that. While living in Paris, I tried rich thick hot chocolates that made my Swiss Miss alternative seem overly watery and lacking in flavor and texture. So, when I returned to NY, I became intrigued by the many different ways to make this simple drink more exquisite. Mexican hot chocolate is probably my favorite.

If you're looking to spice up your hot chocolate, you don't necessarily have to add anything to the combination besides water, milk, and chocolate. Think about using different kinds of chocolates. For example, a Mexican hot chocolate is made from chocolate that has often been blended with sugar, vanilla and spices, like cinnamon. Taza Chocolate in Somerville, Massachusetts produces a particularly delicious Mexican chocolate that you can purchase online. It's amazing what cinnamon does for hot chocolate.

Of course, you can also create different hot chocolates by adding some rum and a variety of creams. Check out these 8 remarkable hot chocolate recipes below and let us know which ones are your favorite:

  1. Mexican Hot Chocolate
  2. Belgian Hot Chocolate
  3. Hot Chocolate from The Barefoot Contessa
  4. Hot Chocolate Agasajo-Style
  5. Hot Chocolate with Rum
  6. Superrich Hot Chocolate with Coconut Cream
  7. Hot Chocolate Passion
  8. Martha Stewart's White Hot Chocolate
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