Sunshine in the sickness.

Everybody hates having the dreaded yearly cold. It progresses from the sniffles and sneezes, to body aches, chills and maybe even a fever. I am on my second round.
Yes, round two of this cold. I vanquished the first cold after a week and a half of fighting. But to have it return with a vengeance?
There is no wrath like a mutated cold virus!
However threatening colds are, they will still not keep me from my creativity. While napping and movie watching have mainly been my ventures, I took the time and effort today to make this....

Coconut Hot Chocolate.

2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

1 15-ounce can coconut milk

1/4 cup dark brown sugar

Pinch kosher salt

1 ounce bittersweet chocolate, chopped (about 1/4 cup)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract.

I, of course, altered the recipe. In stead of brown sugar I used two soaked dates, maple syrup, and vanilla stevia (to taste). I also added soaked raw cashews. Then slopped everything into my vita mix (best blender ever). Amazing! Rich, creamy, decadent. Just perfect.
i recommend you try it.

cheers.