tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32492687.post7311395489897811361..comments2024-03-18T23:25:18.130-07:00Comments on Vegan Eats and Treats!: VeganMoFo: Hot Cocoa Reviews!Ameyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00291071425858947632noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32492687.post-49638620292283351452012-01-20T12:52:22.483-08:002012-01-20T12:52:22.483-08:00I got all excited about your review and I purchase...I got all excited about your review and I purchased Dagoba organic chocolate from the store - got home, looked at the ingredients and it says *milk(less than 0.1%) :( not vegan..... <br />It is in a dark brown can not a light one like in your photo. Maybe they are different, but you may want to double check your label on the Dagoba...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32492687.post-70339920049122886762009-05-12T11:29:00.000-07:002009-05-12T11:29:00.000-07:00Hi Amey,
I finally got around to trying the Xocol...Hi Amey, <br />I finally got around to trying the Xocolatl that you talk about here. It is actually turning out to be one of my favorites. But it has taken some experimentation to get it right. First of all the package suggests 4 Tbsp. of mix, but I use 4 tsp. Not sure whether this was a labeling mistake, but in any case, the amt. suggested left tons of cocoa in the bottom.<br /><br />Second, the milk temperature really is key. You have to whisk in the powder just as steam is starting to come up but before (obviously) it gets scalding hot. If I did it too soon, again there was clumpy cocoa or cocoa left in the bottom.<br /><br />So less cocoa & the right temp makes a great cup. I love the spiciness; it was really nice this winter on cold days.<br /><br />Also the chocolate bar version of this is quite good as well.<br /><br />--jen e.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32492687.post-87449368061436614812008-11-30T11:14:00.000-08:002008-11-30T11:14:00.000-08:00I have this little frother http://www.ikea.com/us/...I have this little frother http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/10076320 that I use for making lattes but after reading your post I'm now wondering if it might help to mix up the hot cocoa mixes better. It's only $2 - can't beat that! Although, if you do get one, be forewarned that the battery size is weird. My husband did manage to fit a standard AA or AAA (can't remember which now) battery in there (but it took a lot of wrangling) and it works just fine.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32492687.post-44784582802981736532008-11-11T05:14:00.000-08:002008-11-11T05:14:00.000-08:00Hi! I don't know how I missed this! I work for Lak...Hi! I don't know how I missed this! I work for Lake Champlain Chocolates and usually I run across posts that mention us and somehow, I only just found yours. Well, it may be a little delayed but thank you for the really nice inclusion. <BR/><BR/>I'm glad you like the Organic Hot Chocolate. We've had a really good response to it. In fact, Martha Stewart's Body + Soul is supposed to be picking it up in their "Winter" issue in January. <BR/>It's just a nice traditional option for those looking for Organic and/or vegan. <BR/><BR/>If you should find yourself in the Pine Street area of Burlington, VT, please stop in and say hi. I'm here all the time and would love to give you a tour. <BR/><BR/>Again, thanks for the great mention. Happy Holidays!<BR/><BR/>Sincerely,<BR/> LeannAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32492687.post-91073885800704849932008-11-09T20:33:00.000-08:002008-11-09T20:33:00.000-08:00I'm not sure how I ever missed this post...Great r...I'm not sure how I ever missed this post...<BR/>Great reviews! I'm a big hot chocolate fan, but I usually just end up mixing some Equal Exchange baking cocoa with a bit of maple syrup into some almond milk. It's a bittersweet chocolate drink that I love right before bed. I'm curious to try the new Equal Exchange drinking chocolate. I imagine it's richer than their usual cocoa mix- and it's vegan!Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13349114493228966220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32492687.post-79126978632388866612008-11-09T13:59:00.000-08:002008-11-09T13:59:00.000-08:00Mmmm, now that it's getting cooler outside, I've b...Mmmm, now that it's getting cooler outside, I've been craving a good mug of hot cocoa! Thanks for the reviews!Katyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10638165272107560928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32492687.post-38371365451181388932008-11-02T23:37:00.000-08:002008-11-02T23:37:00.000-08:00Ooh yes! I've been wanting a good hot cocoa mix. I...Ooh yes! I've been wanting a good hot cocoa mix. It sounds like I need to get to Whole Foods!Melisser; the Urban Housewifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05375267938564345961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32492687.post-25826922988471221692008-10-30T20:26:00.000-07:002008-10-30T20:26:00.000-07:00This is by far the most comprehensive post I've ev...This is by far the most comprehensive post I've ever seen on hot cocoa!! I haven't had it in a long time and you've inspired me to go buy some. Now I just have to pick one...<BR/><BR/>you said y'all :-)Vegan_Noodlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15946796454115691643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32492687.post-62917453601507002422008-10-28T15:34:00.000-07:002008-10-28T15:34:00.000-07:00Love your mug collection. Especially the kitty mu...Love your mug collection. Especially the kitty mug :)<BR/><BR/>I used to work at lake champlain chocolates in college. I still buy their chocolate from time to time.<BR/><BR/>did you do this testing in the same day?Bethanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12542415639866249330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32492687.post-74544704626904082582008-10-28T08:46:00.000-07:002008-10-28T08:46:00.000-07:00This may be my second favorite post ever on your b...This may be my second favorite post ever on your blog (nothing will ever beat the "everyone likes corn" post). I want your mug collection! I had been wondering about that Allegro cocoa - will give it a try & also love the idea of Inka/hot cocoa mix. My absolute favorite cocoas so far are the Green & Black's bittersweet dark hot chocolate and the G&B Maya Gold hot chocolate with orange/spices.<BR/><BR/>Jen E.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32492687.post-52035993191800964612008-10-28T08:10:00.000-07:002008-10-28T08:10:00.000-07:00i haven't had hot cocoa since be'n vegan - i think...i haven't had hot cocoa since be'n vegan - i think it's about time i have some! thanks for taking the time to create this awesome review! your mugs really are the best! i love the rooster one and the first kitty one the mostest! yay!jessyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01239751125232117374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32492687.post-3617790356449683812008-10-28T04:13:00.000-07:002008-10-28T04:13:00.000-07:00Woohoo, I have been craving hot cocoa all week, no...Woohoo, I have been craving hot cocoa all week, now I will have to indgulge!Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341350399360381771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32492687.post-27141903972602812812008-10-27T20:31:00.000-07:002008-10-27T20:31:00.000-07:00I love your kitty mug! Last time we made hot choco...I love your kitty mug! Last time we made hot chocolate we bought the Nestle Abuelita. I'm looking forward to trying the Allegro brand!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32492687.post-84219153070483987642008-10-27T19:47:00.000-07:002008-10-27T19:47:00.000-07:00The only one of these I have tried is the xocolatl...The only one of these I have tried is the xocolatl. The instructions on the tin are very strange, but I followed them, and I don't remember having a lot of undisolved cocoa at the bottom.<BR/><BR/>Great reviews!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32492687.post-43116524136030407222008-10-27T17:56:00.000-07:002008-10-27T17:56:00.000-07:00Mmmm, I love hot cocoa! I really enjoyed the TJ's...Mmmm, I love hot cocoa! I really enjoyed the TJ's chocolate mint one last winter and I will look for the WF one this year. Thanks for the reviews!Jenni (aka Vegyogini)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04248320434337952085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32492687.post-85542987984865695242008-10-27T17:17:00.000-07:002008-10-27T17:17:00.000-07:00FABULOUS reviews!! And I love all of your mugs :0)...FABULOUS reviews!! And I love all of your mugs :0)LizNoVeggieGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785142908687097216noreply@blogger.com