Mahone Posted October 8, 2009 Report Share Posted October 8, 2009 Why do some people think hot chocolate should be made with water? They are... umm, wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenRaines Posted October 8, 2009 Report Share Posted October 8, 2009 I have always made Swiss Miss chocolate with water. It has powdered milk in it so all the water does is reconstitute the powdered milk. Have camped and hiked with Swiss Miss for over 40 years. Ben Raines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just_A_Guy Posted October 8, 2009 Report Share Posted October 8, 2009 Because part of the "hot chocolate" experience is putting the water on the stove and then waiting for the teakettle to whistle. Don't the instructions for both Stephen's and Swiss Miss call for water? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miztrniceguy Posted October 8, 2009 Report Share Posted October 8, 2009 Ben, does Mrs Raines know you've been camping with a Swiss Miss? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bini Posted October 8, 2009 Report Share Posted October 8, 2009 Because part of the "hot chocolate" experience is putting the water on the stove and then waiting for the teakettle to whistle.Don't the instructions for both Stephen's and Swiss Miss call for water?I believe they do. I actually think some hot chocolate mix taste better with water instead of milk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celica Posted October 8, 2009 Report Share Posted October 8, 2009 Umm that's how we make it. We use the powder stuff and add a bit of milk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Generally_Me Posted October 8, 2009 Report Share Posted October 8, 2009 I was shocked in my senior year of high school when my Spanish teacher insisted chocolate milk and hot chocolate were the same thing. I had never heard of making hot chocolate with milk before that. The directions on my packages of H.C. said "water." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Churchmouse Posted October 8, 2009 Report Share Posted October 8, 2009 I agree with Mahone and think it's remarkable that people will go to McDonald's and pay a buck or more for a cup of lukewarm chocolate WATER. These are probably the same folks that pay a dollar for a bottle of water that was drawn from a tap somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Alana Posted October 8, 2009 Report Share Posted October 8, 2009 Making it from scratch at home I'll make it with milk and sugar and cocoa. But those little packets that you stir are overkill with milk, it's too much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maureen Posted October 8, 2009 Report Share Posted October 8, 2009 Mahone is correct. The only true, good hot chocolate is made with milk. I can see the only exception to that would be when camping. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
not_ashamed Posted October 9, 2009 Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 i make mine with water cuz its 120 calories less :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RipplecutBuddha Posted October 9, 2009 Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 I prefer water most of the time simply because I go through milk like crazy already. However, there are the cold winter nights when only milk will do, and then it's off to the store for whole milk because anything less is pointless in my opinion. If you're gonna go thick and rich, go all the way, baby!! (suddenly craving hot chocolate) bbl!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miztrniceguy Posted October 9, 2009 Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 If the mix has powdered milk in it, it would make sense that you would be adding water. The directions are the suggestions made by the maker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwen Posted October 9, 2009 Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 i use the packets, they say make it with water..... my favorite is to make it with water (a bit hotter than i can drink it) and then put a big spoonful of mint chocolate chip ice cream in it. mmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annamaureen Posted October 9, 2009 Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 People often make things with water - hot chocolate, canned soup, macaroni - but it's gross! Milk all the way! It tastes much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will227457 Posted October 9, 2009 Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 I agree with the OP the stuff that they sell in packets is not hot chocolate it is a cheap substitute undrinkable.... real hot chocalate is made with real chocolate and real milk it does not come in a little packet that you mix with water...trust me if you go to south america or europe they will laugh your american butt out of town if you ask for that junk.. jeez people that instant stuff is gross next thing you know I'll hear that potatos from a box are just fine and gravey from a can or lil packet is cool GROSS!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemidakota Posted October 9, 2009 Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 Hmm...it is like eating cereal without milk. oooooooeeeeee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
talisyn Posted October 9, 2009 Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 I make hot chocolate with the little pouches because the kidlings don't have the restraint for the good stuff yet. Seeing a $0.99 box of cocoa packets slaughtered is better than seeing a $9 container empty in a day. I would have to say though that the marshmallows in the Swiss Miss packets are far superior than any others I've tasted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rameumptom Posted October 9, 2009 Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 Why do you think it is called hot chocolate and not hot chocolate milk? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mahone Posted October 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 Why do you think it is called hot chocolate and not hot chocolate milk?They don't call it hot chocolate water either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pam Posted October 9, 2009 Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 When I was a kid growing up...we always made hot chocolate on the stove with milk and cocoa. Now a days it's more common that the hot chocolate you drink is powdered and just add water. If you go into a convenience store, the hot chocolate you get is not anything more than powdered mix and water. But I usually add one of the creamers available in the coffee section..Like the caramel one or the french vanilla. Yummmm...adds just the right touch of flavoring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 9, 2009 Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 You guys need a lesson in hot chocolate making... Ingredients: 1.) whole milk 2.) hershey's chocolate syrup Stove top directions: Pour a cup of whole milk in a kettle over medium heat. Heat until almost boiling (boiling is very not good!). Pour into a cup. Squirt 1 tablespoons of hershey's chocolate syrup. Stir and enjoy. Microwave directions: Pour milk into microwaveable cup. Heat for 1 minute 30 seconds. Take out of microwave (be careful, it's hot!), and squirt 1 tablespoon of hershey's chocolate syrup. Stir and enjoy. For richer hot chocolate, squirt more syrup. Variations: Hot strawberry. Use the hershey's strawberry syrup instead of chocolate. Marshmallow chocolate. Add a generous amount of mini-marshmallows. Vanilla chocolate. Add 1 to 2 drops of vanilla extract. Nut chocolate. Add 1 to 2 drops of almond extract. If you notice, there's nothing that says WATER in there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pam Posted October 9, 2009 Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 One of the best things...hot chocolate and dipping hot buttered toast into it. That was a treat at our house when I was a kid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just_A_Guy Posted October 10, 2009 Report Share Posted October 10, 2009 When I was a kid growing up...we always made hot chocolate on the stove with milk and cocoa.I call bull.When Pam was a kid, western civilization hadn't been introduced to chocolate yet. One of the best things...hot chocolate and dipping hot buttered toast into it. That was a treat at our house when I was a kid.Used to do the same thing in Brazil, but with cevada (a barley-based hot drink analogous to Postum). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pam Posted October 10, 2009 Report Share Posted October 10, 2009 (edited) I call bull.When Pam was a kid, western civilization hadn't been introduced to chocolate yet. Used to do the same thing in Brazil, but with cevada (a barley-based hot drink analogous to Postum). *gasps* When did you become a member of the "pam is old club?"You should be mighty thankful I like you. haha Edited October 10, 2009 by pam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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