Hot Chocolate!
Nov 23, 2012 | 7:28 pm
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I either posted that, or PM'd you when you first asked. If anyone needs to snif out a decent French pâtisserie (or Bavarian bakery) around the world, I keep a list. 
Of course, I did find the prices at Thierry rather shocking compared to France but at least the quality is quite good.
For great German baking visit Thomas Haas, and if you want good Bavarian Laugengebäck take a road trip to visit Ralf in Bellingham (he has reduced his hours however as I believe that his wholesale business continues to increase, so he's only keeping the shop open on Saturdays)
Of course, I did find the prices at Thierry rather shocking compared to France but at least the quality is quite good.For great German baking visit Thomas Haas, and if you want good Bavarian Laugengebäck take a road trip to visit Ralf in Bellingham (he has reduced his hours however as I believe that his wholesale business continues to increase, so he's only keeping the shop open on Saturdays)
Nov 24, 2012 | 6:51 pm
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I recently had Hot Chocolate with some Knob Creek Bourbon mixed in. Now THAT was an after dinner drink!
Jan 19, 2013 | 11:06 pm
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We have a Hot Chocolate festival in Vancouver! So far, Bella Gelateria is the winner. They use Michel Cluizel to make the tasty drink 
it's not as thick as the one at Thierry but still yummy.
it's not as thick as the one at Thierry but still yummy.
Jan 20, 2013 | 11:37 am
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Hot Chocolate!
I have become quite the marshmallow maker in the last few years. Now I just make hot chocolate using cocoa, milk, a touch of salt and float a marshmallow on top. Favorite flavors are vanilla, vanilla coated in 72% with Vanilla sea salt, framboise and mint. so freaking good.
Jan 23, 2013 | 11:05 am
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I had a very plesant and quiet New Year's Day. I went to Starbucks, ordered up a Hot Chocolate with lots of whipped cream and then read The New York Times for several hours. Good memories, especially now that I'm back at work.
Much better go for the mix instead.
Jan 24, 2013 | 4:35 pm
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Jan 24, 2013 | 5:22 pm
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Hey ILP, being a fellow Chicagoan, perhaps you & I could try the hot chocolate at Katherine Ann Confections: 2745 W. ARMITAGE, CHICAGO, IL 60647, it was rated one of the 100 Best Things Time Out Chicago Mag ate (drank) in 2012.
Jan 24, 2013 | 5:24 pm
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Jan 28, 2013 | 6:04 pm
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I have. It's crazy - 3/4 cup of water and SEVEN tablespoons of cocoa mix for one serving! It's tasty, but not the rich thick stuff you get at Angelina's in Paris. For the amount you get (I'm thinking it was 20 Euros - maybe 15), 5.30 servings, it's not a wise investment.
Jan 28, 2013 | 6:23 pm
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Jan 31, 2013 | 2:24 pm
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Really? I think part of the "thickness" is that they have some high fat content going on. I wouldn't be surprised to find out that they were making theirs with half and half.
Jan 31, 2013 | 2:28 pm
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