The Perfect Hot Chocolate!

What better way to snuggle up in front of the tele with a film than with a lovely warm mug of hot chocolate! We have found a great recipe for a better than average hot chocolate that will definitely make it a firm favourite in the evening!

Ingredients:

50g dark drinking chocolate
40ml whipping cream
120ml semi skimmed milk
Pinch of salt
65g dark chocolate, broken into small pieces!

This great recipe is easy to follow and it won't take long before you have a lovely mug of hot chocolate in your hands!

1. Put 350g of cold tap water and the drinking chocolate into a saucepan and bring to a simmer over a medium heat.

2. When simmering, add the whipping cream, semi skimmed milk and salt, and stir to combine.

3. Pour over the chopped chocolate pieces and whisk to dissolve.

4. Using a hand blender, aerate the chocolate before pouring it into big mugs to serve and enjoy!

Why not add some mini marshmallows on top! Go on, we know you want too!

Find this gorgeous recipe here> Hot Chocolate Recipe

Ellie Ellie Wears - Lets get our wellies on

It's always great getting wrapped up warm for a country walk and some fresh air! Keeping warm and dry is essential as the weather turns from summer to autumn. Ellie Ellie wears this week is all about outdoor inspiration and getting your wellies out from the cupboard.

This jumper from Bibico is absolutely perfect at keeping you nice and warm! Wellies are a must if rain is threatening and Joules have a great selection of wellies at the moment with great designs and prints! These spotty patterned ones will look great and keep you dry. Team your wellies with a skinny jean like these from topshop and add big cosy socks to keep our feet warm! Add an Ellie Ellie personalised map pendant to keep your memories with you, or create new ones!

Jumper: Bibico
Wellies: Joules
Jeans: Topshop
Personalised Map Pendant Necklace: Ellie Ellie