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    • Mexican Hot Chocolate Mix

      Posted at 10:54 am by NativeNM, on December 29, 2020

      Around the holidays one of the things I enjoy most is a cup of hot chocolate.  Just holding a cup of hot cocoa brings a warmth and serenity especially during the cold winter days and nights.  I’ve made my own cocoa mix many times but this year I varied just a bit and made some Mexican blend with a hint of red chili and cinnamon.  It tastes so decadent and creamy.  On the weekends I enjoy some quiet time with a good book and a cup of cocoa. If you like this pretty cup you can find it at Persephone Bakery Cafe in Jackson Hole, WY.   I hear the pastries, sandwiches and coffee are to die for.  It’s where Josh calls home now and is a barista by day at both Persephone Bakery and Picnic.  With Covid 19 this past year we cancelled our plans to visit but fingers crossed we will make it up to Jackson Hole next summer and let Josh be our guide around the Tetons and beyond.
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      Posted in Breakfast, Favorite Drinks, Recipes | 3 Comments | Tagged Cinnamon, Dark Chocolate Bars with infused Chili, Hot Chocolate, Hot Chocolate Mix, Hot Cocoa Mix, Mexican Hot Chocolate Mix, Mexican Hot Cocoa
    • Vanilla Sugar Glazed Walnuts

      Posted at 8:01 am by NativeNM, on June 27, 2014

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      I know that candied nuts are usually thought of as a winter treat but they can be a great snack anytime.  I was looking for something crunchy and sweet to put in a salad when I remembered an old recipe for candied pecans.  The recipe called for sugar, cinnamon and a splash of vanilla but an inspiration hit me when I started gathering the ingredients and found my jar of Vanilla Sugar in the pantry.  Vanilla sugar would pack a lot more flavor than a splash of vanilla and I could only imagine how it would smell and taste.  If you’ve ever made vanilla sugar with split and scraped vanilla beans then you know how aromatic it can be.  And as the walnuts begin to roast in the oven you might be reminded of the cinnamon roasted nuts you’d find at a farmer’s market or a fall festival.  These turned out to be an irresistible treat.  They provided a sweet crunch to our salad as well as a dessert topper for a scoop of ice cream.  Next time I will have to hide any leftovers as no one could resist grabbing a couple every time they walked by.
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      Posted in Dessert, Recipes, Snack | 0 Comments | Tagged Candied Walnuts with Vanilla Sugar, Cinnamon, Sugar, Vanilla, Vanilla Sugar, Vanilla Sugar Glazed Walnuts, Walnuts
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