re: Happy Front Day: November 4, 2023

Two weeks ago, I began preparing for Front Day by practicing several recipes on the Max Brenner hot chocolates. I found an essential part to making a good cup of his chocolate is fresh homemade whipped cream. All you need for it is cream and some powdered sugar. Use a mixer for a couple of minutes until it thickens and you will have a great, creamy treat.





To make two cups, weigh out four ounces of chocolate pieces. Set aside while you heat an equal mix 8 ounces of 50% cream and 50% 2% milk.



Mix the chocolate with the warmed dairy fluid to create a chocolate slurry.



Meanwhile heat 4 ounces of 2% milk and then mix it with the chocolate slurry and you have hot chocolate.



Pour carefully into a Hug Mug and then top with the fresh whipped cream and chocolate shavings for appearance.





A late edition to the chocolate offerings will be the trio from Kakawa in Sante Fe, thanks to Coater. We will warn guests of this chocolate’s spiciness.



My favorite pairing with hot chocolate is an order of cheese fries. Cheese fries bring out chocolate’s sweetness and warm the soul. I will be making several versions of my guest favorite cheese fries with bacon and homemade ranch.



And of course, Mother’s world famous homemade chocolate will be free flowing. The recipe remains a secret, but your Lennox mugs will be filled to overflowing.



May each of you have a beautiful and blessed Front Day, November 4, 2023!

Faith, Hope, and Love,
TulaneLSU