The cocoa recipe was surprisingly complex, calling for a whole bar of deluxe chocolate, whipped cream, and a even homemade marshmallows. She followed it to the letter and had the grocery bill and the sink full of dirty dishes to prove it.
It was a luxurious, decadent, ultimate cocoa that she had made herself. She poured the concoction into her favorite mug and took photographs for her social media, feeling pride in a job well done.
She took a sip.
The drink was delicious, but it was missing something. The hot chocolate of her childhood was still an instant powder.

“Hot Chocolate Love” by Theo Crazzolara is licensed under CC BY 2.0.

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