Cocoa time!

One of my favorite warm drinks of all time is hot chocolate. Velvety, smooth, rich, hot chocolate is so damn good. Yes, I’ve given you a pretty good indication that my palate favors sweet rather than salty/savory bites. I’ll be the first to admit that I have a dangerous sweet tooth. Dark chocolate is my absolute favorite and just a small piece adds an extra bit of happiness to my day! Hey, I find pleasure in the small things.

There’s a lot of media hoopla about Valentine’s Day and I couldn’t help but notice since I’m pretty much glued to my desk each and every day surfing the Web. Not only did I find lots of unwanted love advice, you know, the do and don’t articles, but in an ironic sort of way I found my perfect Valentine, a Hot Chocolate Festival right here in New York City. I won’t lie. I was a bit disappointed to discover this month-long festival mid-month, but I’ll take what I can get. It’s better for my waist line to be fashionably late to this party anyway.

City Bakery (18th between 5th and 6th) features a different cocoa flavor every day. When it comes to cocoa, I’m more traditional and favor the classics. After reviewing the list, I know I’ll be hitting up dark chocolate day. However, I’m willing to venture and try a few new ones too. I’m intrigued by Love Potion, oooh and Spicy hot chocolate (hoping its like Mexican) and the last day’s mystery chocolate concoction might be delish. But, beer hot chocolate? No, sir not for me. www.hot-chocolate-festival.com