Scribble Picnic. . . . . . Hot Chocolate

My photo edited to a sketch via PicMonkey - watercolor pencils.

HOT CHOCOLATE:  Also called hot cocoa, drinking chocolate or just cocoa,

 is a heated beverage consisting of shaved chocolate, melted chocolate, cocoa powder,

 with heated milk or water and perhaps a little added sweetener. . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . .and so delicious, especially on a cold winter day.

Believed to have been created by the Mayans 2,500-3,000 years ago as an

essential part of Aztec culture, this beverage became popular much later in

 Europe after being introduced from Mexico.

The history of drinking chocolate is quite amazing so, if interested, be sure
 to go HERE for the entire story.

My SCRIBBLE PICNIC offering today for Michael's theme of Hot Chocolate

is the latest version I've seen for preparing a warming mug of this delicious drink,
HOT CHOCOLATE MIX ON A STICK! 
Believe me this is the way to go but, sadly, these little gems from Germany

 discovered at our brand new LIDL store before Christmas, sold out so quickly. . . . 
I'm kicking myself for not buying a case! They have not reappeared on the shelves
 and, being a seasonal item, most likely will not return until next Christmas.

Coming two to a packet - with a choice of dark or milk chocolate - one for you

 and one for someone dear who likes to share a beverage break, perfect!

All that's necessary is to plop your stick of chocolate into your favorite mug, pour

 on hot milk and wait until it melts into a deep, dark mug of chocolatey heaven.

I'm calling these. . . . . . . 'grown up Popsicles/lollipops!"

Looking forward to seeing what chocolatey drinks our group comes up with

this week HERE - with another cold snap here I'm all for new hot chocolate drink ideas.

P.S. Don't forget, if you haven't entered my guessing game
 as to where I'm traveling to in March, there's still time.
Go HERE and leave a comment with your guess - two countries.
 There will be a little prize for the winner later!