The Long Winter {and white hot cocoa}

Yesterday morning we woke up to this beautiful sight. In the moment it seemed wondrous- even beautiful. Then, as I braved the cold crisp air yesterday evening to walk the dog, I encountered a neighbor and babbled on about how much I enjoy walking in the snow.

"You're in luck," he responded "We're due for 12-24 inches this weekend."

This statement quickly changed my state of mind. Suddenly I was ready for warm spring weather. I mean, isn't March almost here?

You see, we just had a record breaking snow fall a few weeks ago. The 16 inches of accumulation seemed like a novelty, given that the DC area historically gets very little snow. 

Now I feel like I might as well be living in South Bend, Indiana again- where 12-24 inches of snow is a regular occurrence.

If you find yourself bracing to be snowed in this weekend, I recommend adding some white chocolate to your grocery list. This recipe for white hot cocoa will warm you up, head to toe {and it tastes delicious}.

White Hot Chocolate {serves 2}

• 1 1/2 Cups whole milk
• 1 Cup heavy cream
• 8 ounces of white chocolate discs (or chopped white chocolate)
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla
• fresh nutmeg, grated 

Combine the milk and heavy cream in a medium sauce pan. Heat until almost boiling (the milk will be steaming). Turn off the heat, and slowly whisk in the white chocolate pieces. Once the white chocolate is completely incorporated, add the vanilla.

Ladle into mugs. Grate fresh nutmeg directly atop.