My youngest son is moving to New York City today so at 6 a.m. this morning I got up and prepared a special breakfast to send him off. The winds have been howling for the past two days here in Los Angeles, almost as if they too are sad to see him go. When he wakes up he will find a plate of sautéed tomatoes, mushrooms, and onions, all scrambled together with eggs, served with a side of veggie sausages and fresh guacamole. Of course I wanted to make something special to warm his insides before he deals with the realities of life in New York City and so I prepared a pot of hot chocolate, added some cinnamon, a little vanilla, and a touch of chili powder. Bittersweet. Bon Voyage and B’hatzlachah!
Mexican Hot Chocolate
4 Cups milk
1/2 Cup U-Bet Chocolate Syrup
1 tsp cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla
1/2 tsp ground chili powder
Simmer all the ingredients together and adjust sweetness to your taste. I would top it with fresh whipped cream and sprinkle with cinnamon. Serves two because it is always nicer to share a cup of cocoa with someone else.
Enjoy,
Irene
Lovely! Gail
Thank you Gail. It was SO nice to have the time to sit and catch up with you today.
Love,
Irene
I keep telling Shira that you and your husband should get a pied a terre now that all of your kids are in NYC! I hope to see you during your next trip, Love Heidi (p.s. Mexican hot chocolate is a great treat!)
Thanks Heidi! I think Shira needs to get one with lots of extra space for us.
Sorry that we didn’t get to visit but I will be back in the Spring and will definitely make dinner and hot chocolate for dessert!
Love,
Irene
sounds yummy,,thinking of you as he departs….just think of all the fun NY visits;
Thank you Lynn! I am planning my next visit, maybe in the Spring. At least they are all in one place.
irene
you can come and make breakfast for me anytime!
I may just start making Sunday morning rounds if I get too lonely!
1. You made me cry.
2. Micah (not to mention Shira, David and Norm) are so lucky!
3. I read it again and cried again
You’re not alone in LA — I would love to have you fix ME a breakfast like that — ANYTIME.
love you!!
I’m sorry that I made you cry. I am happy to make you breakfast anytime!! I love you too!!
Irene
Beautiful breakfast! And a wonderful way to send off your baby!
Love,
Norm