For Christmas, I received The Winnie-the-Pooh Cookbook by Virginia H. Ellison.  Those who know me well know how much I love Pooh Bear, especially in classic form, and I’m convinced no one can be a proper Adult without reading the original books.  I can’t wait to make a Cottleston Pie, though the jelly omelet sounds a bit dubious.

As it’s chilly out and rather windy, Pooh and I decided to warm ourselves up with some hot cocoa.  The recipe obviously isn’t mine!

When you go after honey with a balloon, the great thing is not to let the bees know you’re coming.

Honey Hot Chocolate for a Very Blusterous Day Outside
Makes one cup.

1/4 cup water
1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa
1 tbsp honey
3/4 cup milk
Pinch of salt

1.  Stir and simmer the water, cocoa, and salt over low heat for 2 minutes or until smooth.
2.  Add the honey and milk.
3.  When it is very hot and before it boils, remove from the heat and serve.