Guys, this weather is nutty. It’s officially 21 degrees outside. I’m huddled up in my bed, with a beanie, scarf, and hoodie on. Obviously, us Californians aren’t used to this kind of weather, and while most of you deal with this bitter cold on a daily basis, my poor little bones can’t take it. I love winter, but this is too much. I mean, it hasn’t snowed in Sacramento in 5 or 6 years, but on Sunday, snow lightly fell upon our foothills.
While I long to stay inside all day, with a good book and movie, I’m a working girl and my bills must be paid.
But, to kick off the holiday season, I’ve started treating myself to a nightly cocktail. I’ve been making hot cocoa with a generous helping of Bailey’s and a dollop of peppermint whipped cream. At the end of my 12-hour-day, nothing tastes as delightful as that rich, silky hot drink. The next time you are feeling a little exhausted or drained, grab a bottle of Baileys and some hot cocoa and enjoy. Trust me, it works wonders…
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VeggieGirl - Same weather here – so cold!
Lindsey - I live in New England, so I won’t even comment on the weather part. You just don’t want to know.
But I agree with the nightly cocktail, I got a Costco sized bottle of Kahlua, and my drink of choice is currently the white russian.
whitneyinchicago - It might get down to 8 with -15 windchills tonight in Chicago. I’m not sure I am ready for full on winter yet.
Is it bad that I could go for a mug of that right now and its only 10AM??
Lily - This weather is totally crazy. It’s 18 degrees here in Seattle. I moved to the Pacific Northwest to get away from this kind of weather, but with the summer heatwave and this cold front, I think I might have brought the weather with me!
I’m going to have to take a leaf out of your book tonight. Yummy.
katie - Did I hear/read peppermint whipped cream!? How do you make this?
carolyn - yum. I had a peppermint white chocolate mocha this weekend and it was amazing. Now it’s time to try it with liquor ;)
and I live in Vermont. I wouldn’t mind the cold, but I hate the snow!!
Libby - Boston weather was pure evil yesterday! Hot chocolate is my saving grace…I may or may not have had three consecutive cups last night haha. The Bailey’s addition sounds wonderful!