Hazelnut Hottie

I feel an obligation to my readers to post as early in the morning as possible. Needless to say, that does not always happen. :) I hope you find the following scenario amusing. (No, this did not happen to me.)

Random RSMA Scenario:

So, did you have an all-out panic attack this morning as you went through the line at Starbucks and realized they hired a new barista? You finally make it through the mile-long morning rush line, slightly irritable, but proud of yourself that you've made it ONE WHOLE DAY without succumbing to temptation. You stand there for what seems like an eternity, waiting expectantly, until it finally hits home that this glassy-eyed college student neither knows your name nor your usual beverage. It hasn't been that long since I've been here, you think, begrudgingly. 
"Don't you know who I am?" you mutter, incredulously, through caffeine-deprived clenched teeth. He looks around for help from one of his co-workers, but everyone's ignoring him. On purpose. You lean over the counter, grabbing the lapels of his coffee-stained white shirt and...

Remember those bad dreams I told you about? Oh, I didn't, did I. Another withdrawal symptom. No worries. If you haven't had harrowing nightmares such as these, you will at some point during the withdrawal process. Oopsie.

Here's a hot chocolate recipe, Moms, to get you going. It's chocked full of sugar and flavor and a little caffeine. Exactly what you need right about now, heh?? It's a lame apology I know, but I'm hoping you'll forgive me just the same. :)

Hazelnut Hottie

Hazelnut, cinnamon, chocolate...do the very mention of those names tantalize your greedy little taste buds?

For the hot chocolate, use the basic chocolate syrup recipe, except add two tablespoons of hazelnut flavored coffee syrup.

Maple Cinnamon whipped cream:
1. 1 cup of heavy whipping cream
2. 1 tbsp of granulated sugar
3. 1 tsp of vanilla
4. 1 tbsp of maple syrup
5. 1 tbsp of cinnamon

Beat the heavy whipping cream on high speed until it's start to thicken. Slowly add all other ingredients while still mixing. Beat until it's thick and fluffy, like one giant cloud. Heaven!! Throw some on your hot chocolate and invite all your friends over. They'll be glad you did.

Oh, and remember this small tidbit of advice if you do happen to succumb to temptation at some point during the day (which is rarely allowed at this point, ahemmmm....)...don't beat up any baristas. It would kind of defeat the purpose of the whole RSMA process if you're a convicted felon and in prison. :)